August 22nd, 2024
US is unlikely to stop giving military aid to Israel − because it benefits from it
Pro-Palestinian protesters prepare to march in Union Park in Chicago before the start of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. Christian Monterrosa/AFP via Getty Images by Dov Waxman, University of California, Los Angeles The Democratic National Convention has been packed with prominent speakers and musical interludes that all focus on unity and moving … Continued
August 21st, 2024
Kamala Harris, in trip to Beaver County, speaks to Aliquippa’s football team
THE ALIQUIPPA FOOTBALL TEAM WITH JEROME BETTIS, SECOND GENTLEMAN DOUG EMHOFF, VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS, MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ AND HIS WIFE, GLEN WALZ. (PHOTO COURTESY PHILLIP K. WOODS/ALIQUIPPA) State champs received encouraging words from the VP Members of the Aliquippa High School football team on Aug. 18 welcomed onto their brand new field someone … Continued
August 21st, 2024
Guest Editorial: Americans deserve facts in the ‘great debate’ between Trump and Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Sycamore and Oak in Southeast D.C. on Aug. 4 to announce funding for Black businesses and historically underserved entrepreneurs. (WI File Photo/Cleveland Nelson) The first debate of the 2024 general election in June is behind us – one which, because of his disastrous performance against former president Donald Trump, … Continued
August 21st, 2024
Why Lil Jon’s DNC roll call reflects the power of Black music in Atlanta
Lil Jon made a surprise appearance at night two of the DNC in Chicago. During the official roll call where delegates from each state confirmed VP Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, Georgia did things a little different. Award-winning artist Lil Jon represented the state with a brief performance of “Turn Down For What” as … Continued
August 21st, 2024
Obamas deliver fiery and flawless speeches at DNC in Chicago
Following last night’s back-to-back speeches from former first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, Democrats report feeling more confident about Kamala Harris’ potential to beat Donald Trump and win the 2024 race for the White House. The Obamas did what they do best, remind Americans, particularly Black Americans of … Continued
Bishop William J. Barber II Shares His Thoughts About What He'd Like to See at The 2024 DNC
