Stacey Abrams is among the nominees for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize according to Reuters. She’s being recognized for her long standing activism work particular with voters rights. Her dedication to getting thousands of people registered to vote in Georgia was especially impactful during the state’s senate runoffs race last month where Raphael Warnock (D) […]
We’re well into this year and we’ve witnessed so much already. From insurrection to inauguration it’s crazy to think we have more than half of the year left until 2022. However, despite this we as Black people have to continue wanting to seek and create change. So here are 10 areas of societal improvement that […]
Last night, president-elect Joe Biden revealed his Rescue and Recovery plan to the public. Biden calls for ‘unity’ and togetherness, urging politicians and Americans to come together and “take action” to beat the Coronvarious Pandemic. As the wealth gap increases, millions of Americans are either unemployed or have been tragically affected by the pandemic. “The […]
We’re exactly one week away from Inauguration Day and there are many uncertainties surrounding the ceremonious occasion. From Covid-19 to security detail, here are some measures that’ll be put in place to ensure a peaceful transfer of power on January 20th. Covid-19 Protocols The National Mall in D.C. would normally be filled with thousands of […]
What is going on in America? Besides the Trump-coup fiasco and Covid-19? Job loss a.k.a. unemployment. According to the ADP private payroll report, U.S. employers cut 123,000 non-government jobs in December. What makes things worse, researchers project “dark days” are ahead in 2021. This means more Americans without jobs while bills skyrocket. In return, due […]
A mob of Trump supporters broke into the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. this afternoon. Both chambers of Congress were set to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s win before they had to recess and suspend the voting process for a few hours. They were able to confirm Biden’s victory early Thursday morning with 306 electoral votes. Chaos […]
The stress and uncertainty of the 2020 presidential election will forever be etched in the minds of many Americans. However despite that some very historical strides were made by Black women who not only showed up to the polls but now occupy office in the White House and Congress. These victories come decades after Shirley Chisholm […]
What we currently know and think about independent voters is meshed with many myths and half-truths. Independent voters have been mischaracterized by the media and disenfranchised by the political system. They are neither retired republicans nor ‘undecided’ voters like we are led to believe. As everyday Americans, they carry their own set of beliefs and […]
The first presidential debate two weeks ago left quite an impression on many citizens, celebrities and public figures. And although the second debate is cancelled some people have decided to use their platforms to endorse Joe Biden and encourage everyone who can to vote on November 3rd. Here are 10 people who have endorsed the […]
The Vice Presidential debate was what the American people wanted and hoped for (that the people running for president could not deliver). Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence, for the most part, delivered with poise. But like any other political debate there were holes, deflected answers, personal attacks, inflated facts, and questions that […]