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Are Blacks Mandated to Vote for Who Obama Campaigns For? El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers Michigan Senate Race

Are Black voters in Michigan expected to back Abdul El-Sayed, Obama’s pick- just because he says so?In American politics, few spectacles are as predictable—and as insulting—as the assumption that Black voters exist primarily as a captive bloc to be directed by Democratic royalty. Barack Obama, the former president who still casts a long shadow over the party, continues to campaign as if his endorsement is a command. Obama to campaign with El-Sayed and Benson in MichiganThe Michigan Senate race between […]

October 13, 2026 8

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Trump TV: We Don’t Need the Media’s Translation of What We Can See With Our Own Eyes

TRUMP TVIn a sharp escalation of his long-running conflict with much of the mainstream press, President Donald Trump announced on September 18 that CNN, MS NOW (the rebranded MSNBC), and Politico are banned from the White House “effective immediately.” The move, detailed in a Truth Social post, cited the outlets’ “constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS” and warned that other organizations could follow. Trump later told reporters in the Oval Office that the decision was cumulative, driven by years of what he […]

September 22, 2026 9

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Democrats Sue to Stop Public Charge Rule: Fighting for Immigrant Benefits, Not Taxpayers’ Dollars

Democrats Fight for Immigrants’ Benefits — Not American Taxpayers’ Dollars.”New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have once again rushed to court—this time to block a common-sense Trump administration update to the longstanding “public charge” rule. The rule change, set to take effect shortly, would allow immigration officials to consider an applicant’s use of non-cash public benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) when deciding whether to grant green cards or certain visas […]

September 14, 2026 8

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The “Tijuanafication” of California Is Likely to Explode Under a Governor Becerra

California isn’t just changing — it’s being remade in the image of its southern neighbor. Call it the Tijuanafication of California: the steady bleed of Mexican border-town culture, informal economics, Spanish-dominant signage, and policy priorities moving northward across what used to be a clear cultural line. If Xavier Becerra, the son of Mexican immigrants with deep family roots in Tijuana and Guadalajara, becomes the state’s next governor, this process won’t slow down. It will accelerate.Becerra’s recent X post gives praise […]

July 26, 2026 5

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Black Leaders in Compton Call on Trump: Send the National Guard to Stop Black-on-Black Crime

Thaddeus Clark-Eric Washington-Meah Bordenave-JenkinsIn the aftermath of yet another bloody Independence Day in Compton, grieving families and community leaders are issuing a desperate plea that cuts through the usual political noise. Two separate shootings during July 4 celebrations claimed three lives: community activist Eric Washington, 19-year-old UNLV nursing student Meah Bordenave-Jenkins, and 38-year-old Thaddeus Clark.At vigils and press gatherings, voices from the community spoke plainly. Kenneth Clark, uncle of Thaddeus, didn’t mince words: “This community of Compton gotta wake up. […]

July 9, 2026 5

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Graham Platner’s World Implodes: Endorsements Vanish After New Credible Sexual Assault Claim

In the high-stakes battle for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, Democratic nominee Graham Platner’s campaign is in freefall. Fresh allegations of sexual assault have triggered a cascade of withdrawn endorsements, leaving the oyster farmer and combat veteran politically isolated just months before the general election against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.On Monday, Politico reported a serious accusation from a woman who dated Platner. She claims that in 2021, while in a casual relationship, he entered her home uninvited while heavily intoxicated and […]

July 7, 2026 3

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Black Maternal Health: a 360-Degree Look at Black Midwives

Black midwives are going beyond the limits of conventional care to help communities confront the maternal healthcare crisis. The persistent U.S. maternal healthcare crisis is increasingly putting midwives in the spotlight as being part of the all-hands-on-deck approach to reducing the number of women having pregnancy related complications that too often include death. Dr. Kaytura Felix spent more than two decades studying minority health, structural racism and the inequities that have left Black Americans with some of the nation’s worst […]

July 6, 2026 2

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Leadership Matters: Sen. Angela Alsobrooks & Amazon’s Mamar Gelaye: Leadership, Innovation & Equity

In this special two-part episode of Leadership Matters, host Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. brings together two influential leaders shaping the future of policy, business, and community impact—U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Amazon executive Mamar Gelaye. This dynamic conversation explores the intersection of public leadership and corporate innovation, highlighting how both sectors can work together to expand opportunity, drive equity, and strengthen communities. Senator Alsobrooks shares her perspective on leadership in government, advancing policies that support working families, and the […]

July 6, 2026 3

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Leadership Matters: Rep. Gabe Amo & Dr. Yasmine Wahdan on Policy, Innovation & Global Health

In this compelling episode of Leadership Matters, host Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. features two in-depth interviews with leaders shaping the future of public policy and global healthcare: U.S. Representative Gabe Amo of Rhode Island and Dr. Yasmine Wahdan of Bayer, a global pharmaceutical company.🔹 Segment 1: Rep. Gabe Amo (Rhode Island)Dr. Chavis speaks with Congressman Amo about his leadership in Washington, his commitment to public service, and his work advancing policies that promote economic opportunity, equity, and community development. […]

July 5, 2026 3