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Harris’s Candidacy Has Fired Up HBCU Students. Will the Enthusiasm Turn Into Votes?

Campus News, Harris’s Candidacy Has Fired Up HBCU Students. Will the Enthusiasm Turn Into Votes?, Politics / blackinvestmentgroup

By Sara Weissman Last week, Tevon Blair went to Yard Fest—a celebratory event for freshmen at Virginia State University—armed with a tent, a table, a photo booth and games like Jenga and Connect Four. He wanted to create what felt like a block party, in hopes of energizing and informing students at the historically Black […]

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VP Kamala Harris unveils extensive agenda, promises wealth-building and opportunity as election nears

Politics, promises wealth-building and opportunity as election nears, VP Kamala Harris unveils extensive agenda / blackinvestmentgroup

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda designed to dismantle systemic barriers and foster new opportunities for Black men across America. The agenda, announced on Oct. 14, spotlights wealth-building, health equity, criminal justice reform and expanded education and job training access. Her plan follows recent controversial remarks

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Georgia judge blocks controversial ballot hand tally rule

Georgia judge blocks controversial ballot hand tally rule, National News, Politics / blackinvestmentgroup

By Zach Montellaro A Georgia state judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a controversial rule supported by allies of former President Donald Trump that election administrators feared would cause last-minute chaos in the election. Judge Robert McBurney granted a request from election officials in Cobb County and others to pause a rule that would require poll

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Harris gives Democrats a boost, but control of House up for grabs

but control of House up for grabs, Harris gives Democrats a boost, Politics, Vice President Harris / blackinvestmentgroup

By Mike Lillis and Mychael Shnell Democrats have a fair shot at flipping control of the House — largely because of the boost provided by Vice President Harris at the top of the ticket — but the battle is a horse race that is too close to call heading into the final weeks of the campaign, according

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Key issues facing voters in the 2024 general election

Key issues facing voters in the 2024 general election, Opinion, Politics / blackinvestmentgroup

By Megan Sayles As election day draws near, Black voters face a pivotal moment, as candidates at national, state and local levels take distinct approaches to addressing critical issues, like health disparities, wealth gaps, reproductive rights, voter suppression and education. With a polarizing presidential race, tight races in Congress and contentious ballot measures, it becomes

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