black politicians

He’s Out: Cory Booker Ends Presidential Bid

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message…
09.10.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Edward Brooke III

In 1966, Edward Brooke III became the first African-American United States Senator elected by popular vote. Brooke was born in…
09.10.21

Kamala Harris’ Failed Campaign Points To Problems With Candidates Of Color

Kamala Harris cloaked her presidential campaign in the promise of becoming the first black woman in the White House. That…
12.05.19

Little Known Black History Fact: Hulan Jack

Hulan Jack made history on November 4, 1953 after he was elected as the borough president of Manhattan, the first…
11.06.19

Little Known Black History Fact: Rep. Elijah Cummings

Elijah Cummings, a longtime U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 7th District, whose political career that spans well over three decades, has…
10.18.19

The People’s Champ: Elijah Cumming’s Legacy Is Assured In Baltimore

BALTIMORE (AP) — He stood up for the poor and the disadvantaged throughout urban America — but Elijah Cummings was…
10.17.19

Little Known Black History Fact: Byron Brown

Byron Brown made history twice, most notably in 2005 when he was sworn in as the mayor of Buffalo, N.Y.…
09.24.19

Georgia’s Abrams Announces New Voter Protection Program

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Stacey Abrams, who vaulted onto the national political stage championing voting rights during an unsuccessful 2018…
08.14.19

 Kamala Harris On Her Bus Tour Through Iowa

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Kamala Harris is on the move. During the course of a five-day sprint across Iowa that…
08.13.19

Little Known Black History Fact: James H. McGee

James H. McGee became Dayton, Ohio’s first Black mayor on July 15, 1970, and to date remains its longest tenured.…
07.15.19

Kamala Harris Separates Herself From The Pack In 2nd Dem Debate [VIDEO]

MIAMI (AP) — Democratic divisions over race, age and ideology surged into public view in Thursday night’s presidential debate, a…
06.28.19

Kamala Harris Looks To Regain Spotlight In Crowded 2020 Field

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris found her way back to the spotlight this week. The Democratic presidential candidate and California…
05.02.19
On Air
Read More
Latest Galleries
View All