August 10th, 2024
From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history
The logo for the Democratic National Convention is displayed at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., ahead of the Aug. 19-22, 2024, event. Scott Olson/Getty Images by Shannon Bow O’Brien, The University of Texas at Austin If the Yippies – a group of young activists known for political dissent – had their way, Americans would … Continued
August 10th, 2024
Kamala Harris’ identity as a biracial woman is either a strength or a weakness, depending on whom you ask
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in West Allis, Wis., on July 23, 2024. Jim Vondruska/Getty Images by Jennifer Ho, University of Colorado Boulder Who is Kamala Harris? Though Harris has had a very public life in politics for decades, speculation about who exactly she is and what she … Continued
August 9th, 2024
Keith Boykin: 10 big lies Trump and the GOP tell about Kamala Harris
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. Donald Trump spoke to the National Association of Black Journalists, and it went exactly as you might expect—a hot mess. After attacking ABC reporter Rachel Scott … Continued
August 8th, 2024
E. Faye Williams: Amazing Black women
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Being a Black woman, I tend to have an interest in what some people say about Black women. Check Simone Biles at the Olympics! Wow! Skip to the orange man at the National Association of Black Journalists. He appeared out of place from the time he was asked the first question. He went on the … Continued
August 8th, 2024
What is Lorem Ipsum?
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into … Continued
Bishop William J. Barber II Shares His Thoughts About What He'd Like to See at The 2024 DNC
