Recent elections in New York’s Westchester County have revealed a significant disparity in voter engagement: while Black communities experience alarmingly low turnout, other groups are increasing their political participation. This difference could have substantial implications for Black political power and representation at local, state, and federal levels.
Kenya Ponder Williams officially assumed the role of Gadsden County’s Supervisor of Elections, marking a significant moment in the county’s leadership. Williams succeeds Shirley Knight, a trailblazer who...
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History was made as Nicole Roberts was sworn in as the first African American woman to serve as mayor in Pennsauken Township. "I'm feeling really excited," Roberts shared...
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Concerns over the disappearance of Black boys in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) took center stage during a virtual town hall organized by Brampton’s Black Empowerment Unit. The...
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Systemic racism and discriminatory practices might be obstructing the path of Black barristers aspiring to become judges, according to the Bar Council's newly appointed chair. This concern comes...
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Former Representative Barbara Lee has officially declared her candidacy for mayor of Oakland. Lee, a prominent Democrat and progressive leader, seeks to address the city’s significant budget deficit...
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