State/Local Politics

Hampton, Va.’s Republican Party called David Dietrich’s comments about a public lynching, “abhorrent and unacceptable.” David Dietrich, who served on the Hampton, Va. electoral board… Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections NAACP:

  Census Day is April 1.   Census 2020: Stand Up and Be Counted Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said, “The money that pays… Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections NAACP:

  Many have labeled the inhumane conditions at some prisons unconstitutional.      Mississippi Governor to Shut Down Prison Unit After Nine Inmates Die Mississippi… Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections NAACP:

    Seeking police help to stop Black people from barbecuing, sleeping or waiting on a meeting may soon result in a $500 fine in… Magazine Topics: Stolen Election in North Carolina; Restitution Required State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should

Many escaped slaves had to swim through treacherous water to reach freedom (Photo Credit: Jeremy Sadoff/Charisma).   Runaway Negro Creek in Georgia Renamed to Freedom… Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections NAACP:

  North Carolina will hold another election for a House race after voter fraud discovered.     Election Do Over in North Carolina North Carolina… Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections NAACP:

  The evangelical Christian community has become more involved in politics as a result of super PACs.   Black Church PAC Makes First Political Endorsements… Magazine Topics: Stolen Election in North Carolina; Restitution Required State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should

  Comedian and Chicago native Lil Rel thinks former First Lady Michelle Obama would make a great mayor for his hometown.     Should Michelle… Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections NAACP:

  Gentrification is defined as the buying of cheap properties, raising the property value and forcing poorer residents out because of higher taxes.   S.O.S.… Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections NAACP:

  United States Senator-elect Kamala Harris greets supporters at an election night rally on Nov. 9 in Los Angeles (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Chris Carlson).  … Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections NAACP: