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  • To Win Their Races, Black Politicians Confront a New Landscape
  • Southern Black Democrats See a Familiar Betrayal
  • 2026 Midterms: Historic Political Races to Watch

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nytimes.com /1 month ago

To Win Their Races, Black Politicians Confront a New Landscape

With the Voting Rights Act weakened, Black representation will depend less on Black voters and more on broad, multiracial appeal or on ideological outsider campaigns.

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nymag.com /1 month ago

Southern Black Democrats See a Familiar Betrayal

Post-Callais, Black leaders fear national Democrats are once again treating the assault on their political power as an afterthought.

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ebony.com /2 weeks ago

2026 Midterms: Historic Political Races to Watch

Record-breaking Black candidates across key states could reshape political representation and policy nationwide in 2026 elections

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thegrio.com /2 weeks ago

‘We’ve lost representation’: Black voters face new reality after Wasserman Schultz victory

Florida’s 20th District has lost Black representation as critics question whether Democrats are doing enough to protect Black political power.

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blackamericaweb.com /1 month ago

'Freedom Table' With Rashad Robinson: From Presence To Power

On this Freedom Table, Alicia Garza talks to LaTosha Brown and myself about power that explores many of the themes found in my upcoming book.

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thegrio.com /1 month ago

The same state where enslaved Africans first arrived will give Black voters the first voice in the 2028 Democratic race

The Democratic National Committee voted to keep South Carolina as the first presidential primary in 2028, cementing Black voters’ influential

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nytimes.com /2 weeks ago

Alabama Democrats Look for a Black Backlash Over Voting Rights

Democrats in Alabama and beyond are trying to harness Black anger over the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act and the Republican redistricting that followed.

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blavity.com /1 month ago

Summer Lee, Pennsylvania’s First Black Woman In Congress, Is Building A Blueprint For Black Political Power

Long before she was a member of Congress, Rep.

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democracynow.org /1 week ago

"We're Not Going Back": Ron Daniels on the Legacy of 1972 Gary Convention & 1963 March on Washington

As Gary, Indiana, recovers from flooding and a two-week power outage, we also speak with Ron Daniels, president of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, who discusses the...

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thelensnola.org /2 weeks ago

Ribbon of Black enclaves reflects deep Louisiana history

The neighborhoods that the old 6th District gathered up—strung along rivers, railroads, and interstates from Shreveport to Baton Rouge—are the exact communities left scattered apar...

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hotair.com /1 month ago

Democrats Fight Over Whether Blacks or Latinos Should Have More Power in Presidential Nomination

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thenation.com /1 month ago

Establishment Democrats’ Response to DSA’s Electoral Wins Should Be of Concern to Anyone Invested in the Future of Black...

Anthony Conwright Whatever happened to “big tent” politics? The post Establishment Democrats’ Response to DSA’s Electoral Wins Should Be of Concern to Anyone Invested in the F...

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thegrio.com /1 month ago

Why some Democratic socialists are winning Black voters — and others aren’t

Political strategists say Black voters are rewarding candidates who connect progressive policies to their lived experiences. As Democratic socialists and

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ebony.com /1 month ago

Black America Faces Critical Challenges in 2026 Report

National Urban League reveals rising unemployment, widening wealth gaps, and threats to voting rights amid growing economic influence

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thegrio.com /3 weeks ago

Democrats love Black women’s labor. They’re less committed to our progress and protection

OPINION: From Cori Bush to Jasmine Crockett and LaMonica McIver, Black women deserve more than praise when political stakes are

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thelensnola.org /6 days ago

When does Black history become history, not just race, in the eyes of the law?

Black communities stretching across Louisiana did not suddenly become connected when legislators drew a congressional district around them. [...] Read More... from When does Black...

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thelensnola.org /2 weeks ago

Shaped by political payback and human geography

Within the serpentine 6th District, Black voters face similar struggles with low wages, poor healthcare, and a fight for historic recognition [...] Read More... from Shaped by pol...

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qcnews.com /2 weeks ago

Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Across 250 years, only three elected governors out of thousands have been Black –- all Democrats and all men, including current Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. But Mo...

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blavity.com /1 month ago

Why South Carolina Holding Onto The First Democratic Primary Spot Is Dividing The Party

South Carolina, and particularly its Black voters, are set to play a significant role in choosing the 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.

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washingtonpost.com /1 week ago

The 2026 midterms are exposing Democrats’ dilemma over race, power, and the House

In their bid to counter GOP redistricting, Democrats debate breaking up Black-held districts.

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baptistnews.com /1 month ago

PCBC, Rainbow Push and AFL-CIO join to fight voter suppression

A predominantly Black denomination, a faith-based civil rights group and the nation’s largest union have joined forces to fight systemic racism and voter suppression. “We decided w...

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thegrio.com /1 week ago

The Supreme Court sent a message. Black voters are hearing it loud and clear

OPINION: New polling suggests voting rights and gerrymandering battles are increasing political engagement among Black voters ahead of the midterms.

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washingtontimes.com /3 weeks ago

Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say

Democrats seeking the party's presidential nomination in 2028 will need to prove themselves early on in states where Black and Latino voters and union members are key supporters, u...

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baptistnews.com /3 weeks ago

Black Church played a role in suprise election result in Florida

The Black Church played a role in a surprise upset in Florida’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Aug. 18. Angie Nixon upset the favored candidate, retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman,...

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