Patrick Braxton, claiming to be Newbern, Alabama’s inaugural Black mayor, faced disappointment as his plea for a November special election was rejected in a lawsuit concerning allegations of exclusion by white town leaders.
Resident of Newbern, a tiny town in Hale County, Braxton filed a federal lawsuit in Selma, accusing his white predecessor and the city council of orchestrating a special election to undermine his authority, a move he deems unconstitutional and a violation of voting rights.
Over a month after Election Day, the race for a seat on North Carolina’s Supreme Court remains unresolved as Republican Jefferson Griffin disputes the validity of over 60,000...
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Outgoing Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Steven Horsford (D-NV) joined the newly elected leadership team at the Capitol for a news conference to outline the caucus's legislative agenda....
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As President-elect Donald Trump finalizes his Cabinet and advisers before Inauguration Day, many African American leaders are questioning why more Black individuals have not been chosen for key...
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Virginia’s gubernatorial race in 2025 is set to make history, as two women are poised to lead their respective party tickets. Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears (R) and Representative...
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The 2024 General Election is shaped by four key demographic groups that highlight American polarization, as indicated by decades of election and polling data. At the 2024 Elections...
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