Informed Voter: Why this election is important

Wakanda News Details

Informed Voter: Why this election is important

It’s a big deal for many reasons, other than just the fact it’s the first midterm under President Donald Trump.

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee and Wisconsin breaking news and investigations

You may also like

April Ryan: Trump Can't Handle 'Strong Black Women'

CNN political analyst April Ryan says whenever President Donald Trump is challenged by “strong, Black Women" he resorts to hurling insults

fave

Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

As Trump takes aim at postal funding, could he undermine California’s all-mail election? - Black Voice News

In summary Voter rights groups warn that recent Postal Service changes could make it more difficult for voters to cast ballot in the mail this November. But Californians still have options. For months President Donald Trump has been reluctant to extend a lifeline to the financially infirm Postal

fave

Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

Trump Campaign Trying to Win over Black Voters, But President Remains a Tough Sell

… been the best president for Black Americans outside of Abraham Lincoln, but … issues aimed at appealing to African Americans: rising Black employment opportunities, funding … in critical cities with large African American communities, like Milwaukee and Detroit …

fave

Source: Nevada Public Radio

PLEASE STOP! | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Special Editorial Let us get this out of the way: We do not support criminality, and we believe people who commit crimes must be held accountable. What happened this Monday was shocking, disgraceful and a horrible representation of who we are as a people. Now that we’ve said that we have to say

fave

Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump, Michael Pence Race 'Tightening'.

Just as Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential nominee, and a week before the Democrats', etc.

fave

Source: ThyBlackMan

President Trump Seemingly Admits To Rigging The USPS In His Favor For Reelection Bid

The blatant disregard for democracy is another desperate attempt to right the sinking ship of the floundering former business mogul.

fave

Source: Black America Web

National census to end sooner than planned -

The shortened Census deadline will likely hurt efforts to reach those who have not yet responded to census inquiries. Source

fave

Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

Trump startled after White House reporter asks 'do you regret all the lying?'

SV Dáte is the White House correspondent for the Huffington Post. He asked a question that so many are wondering, "Do you regret lying?" The post Trump startled after White House reporter asks 'do you regret all the lying?' appeared first on TheGrio.

fave

Source: theGrio

First-Time RVers Are Hitting The Road More Than Ever

The coronavirus may be running rampant in the United States. But for some, that won't stop their will to go out and explore Earth’s natural wonders. In the wake of […] The post First-Time RVers Are Hitting The Road More Than Ever appeared first on Essence.

fave

Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Spacial justice? California not clamping down on teeth-straightening kits — for now - Black Voice News

In summary Firms such as SmileDirectClub offer a cheaper option to traditional braces — but dentists and orthodontists say it comes at the expense of quality care. Using celebrities and a social justice pitch, the upstarts just beat back both a state bill to restrict their teeth-straightening

fave

Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

Who Shot the Sheriff’s Career? Lawman Faces Recall Over Covid Mask Row – Dallas Post Tribune

Thurston County's sheriff may face recall for failing to sufficiently enforce a mask mandate enacted by the Washington Health Department. The health department's Amending Order 20-03 follows Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's declaration of a State of Emergency to deal with the novel

fave

Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

Trump admits he's blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes | The Atlanta Voice

President Donald Trump frankly acknowledged Thursday that he’s starving the U.S. Postal Service of money in order to make it harder to process an expected surge of mail-in ballots, which he worries could cost him the election. In an interview on Fox Business Network, Trump explicitly noted two

fave

Source: The Atlanta Voice

'One of us': South Asians celebrate Harris as VP choice

CHICAGO, United States (AP) - Two words summed up Tamani Jayasinghe's exuberance for the first Indian American and black woman to run for vice-president: 'Kamala Aunty'.That title of respect that goes beyond family in Asian circles immediately came to mind when Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as

fave

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

The Four Progressive Politicians Win Their Primaries

The four female politicians known as The Squad have beaten back challengers, and their progressive movement is growing. Three members of the group, Rep Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY),…

fave

Source: The Black Chronicle

Covid-19: WFP anticipates retrenchment of permanent workers in farming industry | News24

Women on Farms Project (WFP) co-director Carmen Louw says due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is anticipating an increase in unemployment in the farming industry.

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

What California Knows About Kamala Harris — The Sacramento Observer

(CALMATTERS) - More than any other vice presidential contender in a generation, Kamala Harris’ biography is singularly Californian. Born and bussed to school in Berkeley, tested by San Francisco’s cut-throat municipal politics and propelled onto the national stage as the state’s top law

fave

Source: The Sacramento Observer

CTICC Hospital of Hope to close as Covid-19 declines in Western Cape | News24

The head of the Department of Health, Keith Cloete, said the CTICC would be decommissioned on 18 August.

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

2020 Election Live Updates: Trump Encourages Racist Conspiracy Theory on Kamala Harris’s Eligibility to Be Vice President

… mother work to get more African-Americans to vote in the 1950s …

fave

Source: Unpublished Black History

Super Bowl champ Dwight Hicks accuses Michigan doctor of sexual abuse : TheGrio

A former University doctor from the University of Michigan has been accused by several past student-athletes. Dr. Robert E. Anderson,... View Article The post Super Bowl champ Dwight Hicks accuses Michigan doctor of sexual abuse appeared first on TheGrio.

fave

Source: theGrio

At University of Oklahoma

50 Incidents of Bias Reported NORMAN—Fifty incidents of alleged bias or prejudice have been reported at the University of Oklahoma during a two-year period, The Black Chronicle has learned. Details…

fave

Source: The Black Chronicle

Latino Americans deserve their place in the Smithsonian - African American News Today - EIN News

… Smithsonian, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, contains important … the awe-inspiring contributions of Black Americans to American culture. These museums …

fave

Source: Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business | Kennewick, WA

The Senate Has Left For Recess While Coronavirus Infects America

The Senate left the nation's capital Wednesday until September, leaving Americans to fight the coronavirus pandemic themselves.

fave

Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Young Black Women Speak On Kamala Harris | Politics | The Michigan Chronicle

Young Black Women Speak On Kamala Harris Democratic Party presidential-nominee Joe Biden announced Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 presidential election. The historic declaration highlighted America’s political past, void of any Black women as the country’s vice-president.

fave

Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

Masvingo judge denies MDC youth leader bail

By Tatenda Chitagu Masvingo High Court judge Justice Neville Wamambo has denied bail to MDC Alliance youth leader and ward 4 councillor, Godfrey Kurauwone, saying he flouted his previous bail conditions. This is the second time he has been denied bail after the lower courts ruled against his

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

More respondents opposed to changing abortion law

More Jamaicans believe that the country's abortion law should not be changed than those who say legislators need to make amendments, two recent surveys conducted by pollster Bill Johnson have found.

fave

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Dr. Fauci discusses the impact and severity of COVID-19 in African Americans - Carolina Peacemaker

During a 30-minute interview with BlackPressUSA that was streamed live over Facebook, YouTube, and www.BlackPressUSA.com, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke of the importance of convincing African Americans to participate in clinical

fave

Source: http://www.peacemakeronline.com

Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate - Black News Channel

By Alexandra Jaffe and Will Weissert Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months. 'Wearing the mask is less about you

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Thousands Tune In For Virtual Rally With Greg Robinson And Congressman Beto O’Rourke | The Oklahoma Eagle

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire The Greg Robinson for Tulsa Mayor campaign held a powerful virtual rally last night with former congressman and 2020 presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke. The rally, originally scheduled to last 30 minutes, was extended to an entire hour. By the end, more than 3,000

fave

Source: The Oklahoma Eagle

VP hopeful Kamala Harris isn't making history, she's fighting it | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Is the fourth time the charm? Sen. Kamala Harris isn't the first woman to be named for a vice presidential slot by a major political party leader. Each of the three women previously nominated received initial press and public support; all lost. The California Democrat has a lot of

fave

Source: The Florida Star

England on top despite Abid Ali half century for Pakistan - Stabroek News

SOUTHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) - Pakistan opener Abid Ali scored a half-century but England’s seam bowlers used the muggy conditions to their advantage to restrict the tourists to 126 for five at the close of a rain-hit opening day of the second test at the Rose Bowl

fave

Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

More from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee and Wisconsin breaking news and investigations

Native American business owners in Wisconsin were on the rise. Will the pandemic set them back?

In a season with a lot of swinging and missing, Keston Hiura makes contact at key time

Brewers reliever Devin Williams is the 2020 National League Jackie Robinson rookie of year

Recount off to a slow start, especially in Milwaukee where Trump campaign observers object to thousands of ballots, envelopes

Live Kenosha updates: City sees fairly quiet evening; Marquette players wear black uniforms in support of Jacob Blake

More than 26,000 people in Wisconsin have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine; Dane, Milwaukee counties lead in shots so far

Wisconsin tribes devastated by COVID-19 roll out vaccine quickly, but Native Americans' vaccination rates still lag behind whites'

A community group going to Mississippi to assist those without water needs a plumber and your help

Opinion: No more money for the Milwaukee police. Use new federal dollars to help those devastated by the coronavirus pandemic

Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day celebration is back. It will resume in person this year.

Milwaukee has long celebrated Juneteenth — here's why, and what makes it different from other cities' events

Jamaal Smith: 'Milwaukee has been voted the worst place for African Americans to live'

The Milwaukee Office of African American Affairs has been awarded a $4 million grant to reduce disparities highlighted in the pandemic

'At the end of the day, we are asking for blood because someone needs it': Red Cross needs help to stop blood shortage

Race-based trauma is real for people of color. Here are some actions you can take that can help.

Bronzeville Week celebrates health, food and arts in Milwaukee's historic African American neighborhood

Milwaukee's WISN-TV (Channel 12) adds TheGRIO-TV channel, focused on the African American community

A toast with strawberry soda: What my Southern grandparents taught me about Juneteenth traditions

4 killed, 13 injured in weekend shootings; violence prevention advocates working to defuse situations and distribute gun locks

Milwaukee mathematician, teacher inspired Black students to see math within themselves

This new giant mural at the Milwaukee Art Museum is a collage of Black Americans in pursuit of happiness

Milwaukee city committee OKs $350K settlement in discrimination case involving an African-American police captain

'Ragtime,' new twist on classics make Milwaukee Repertory Theater's next season much ado about something

Black households never recovered from the Great Recession, a UW-Madison report on racial wealth gaps suggests

Cavalier Johnson becomes first African American elected mayor of Milwaukee, defeats Bob Donovan in the spring general election

African American Roundtable in Milwaukee wants more community say on how federal pandemic relief funds are divvied

Wallace White dies at 89. He was a role model to many up-and-coming Black professionals in Milwaukee.

Former City of Milwaukee chief equity officer Nikki Purvis to lead African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

Milwaukeean becomes first Black woman mathematician to have her papers in Library of Congress manuscript collection

African American Roundtable wants residents to choose how to spend $40K on Milwaukee's northwest side. Here's how it works.

What the three-fifths clause tells us about strokes and other health disparities for Black Americans

Wisconsin's legislative session: 2 weeks into March, Assembly honors February as Black History Month

Brookfield East senior named Wisconsin Journalist of the Year by education association

Milwaukee's Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever

What to know about Milwaukee's Halyard Park neighborhood

Bronzeville Center for the Arts names lead architect. He also designed New York's Hip Hop Museum

Jeanette Mitchell, founder of African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee, has died

African American Chamber of Commerce, others face deadline to use up federal ARPA funds

Story of Milwaukee woman's World War II unit being told in new Tyler Perry movie 'The Six Triple Eight' with Kerry Washington

Marshall High School teacher plans special trip for students

As Jeffrey Grob becomes archbishop, who are the 11 Archdiocese of Milwaukee leaders before him?

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)