Politics

Howard student journalists brace for their biggest assignment: Election night with Harris

By Curtis Bunn For a century, student journalists at Howard University have chronicled life on the campus in Washington, D.C., including commencement addresses by seven presidents, celebrity visits and other monumental occasions. But this Tuesday’s assignment represents a historical opportunity. Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, one of the pre-eminent historically Black […]

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Harris and Trump bring their closing arguments to 2 key Southwest swing states

By Tamara Keith The presidential campaign headed west on Thursday with Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump taking their closing arguments to voters in the critical swing states of Arizona and Nevada. With five days to go until voting closes on Election Day, the candidates are looking to win over Latino voters in

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Virginia Allowed To Proceed With Purge Of 1,600 Voter Registrations, Per Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court’s conservative justices handed Republicans a temporary victory Wednesday, allowing Virginia to purge about 1,600 voter registrations just days before the presidential election. According to The New York Times, the court’s ruling aims to prevent people who are not U.S. citizens from voting, a move that state Republican officials and former President Donald

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Texas Abortion Ban’s Impact: Josseli Barnica Dies After Being Denied Miscarriage Care At Hospital

Texas has the strictest abortion ban in the nation, forcing many women to travel out of state for medical care. Josseli Barnica was among those unable to seek care in states with minimal or no abortion restrictions. She died in September 2021 due to Texas’s ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Doctors delayed

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Vice President Harris to Celebrate Election Night at Howard University

In a significant nod to her roots, Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater and a pivotal place in her journey to the White House. The news was confirmed to NPR by a source familiar with her plans, who requested anonymity prior to the official announcement. Howard University

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Harris, Trump tied in North Carolina with Helene weighing on voters’ minds

By Juliann Ventura Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck-and-neck in North Carolina, as the aftermath of Hurricane Helene weighs on voters’ minds, according to a new Elon University Poll. The poll found that Trump and Harris are tied in support among registered voters in the state, with each sitting at 46 percent. Nine percent said they support

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50 Cent Says He Turned Down $3 Million To Perform At Trump NYC Rally

As Donald Trump and Republicans continue to deal with the fallout from the racist rally it held Sunday at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, word is now emerging about an appearance that didn’t happen that likely would have caused even more controversy. Rapper 50 Cent says he turned down a multi-million dollar offer to

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Black Men Offer Perspective On Voting, The Economy And More In 2024 Election Discussion

As Election Day fast approaches, Blavity hosted a roundtable discussion focusing on Black men’s perspectives on voting, economic opportunity and political engagement. The conversation with Mouse Jones, Baron Davis, KevOnStage, Ryan Wilson, and Blavity co-founder and COO Jeff Nelson emphasized the importance of addressing systemic barriers, including wealth inequality and criminal justice reform. Following the

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WATCH: 50 Cent Turned Down How Much to Perform at Donald Trump’s Controversial MSG Rally??

As the 2024 presidential election reaches the finish line, we’ve seen both candidates bring out stars to campaign for them. One notable absence for both Republicans and Democrats has been Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson…and that’s by design. Read more…

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