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Congressional Black Caucus chair slams Trump ally Laura Loomer after racist attack against Jasmine Crockett

The Congressional Black Caucus vowed to push back against the racist attack of its member, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, after Laura Loomer, a conservative ally of President Donald Trump, called the Texas congresswoman “ghetto.” ”Stay tuned,” CBC Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke told theGrio during a press conference on Wednesday with Black journalists on the sidelines of the 54th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. Clarke, while answering a question about Loomer’s racist remarks, said she had to “calm down” her […]

todaySeptember 26, 2025 4

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Black Nonprofit Celebrates 15 Years of Holistic Healing with Susan L. Taylor as Honorary Chair at Milestone Anniversary Event

Nationwide — The Noble Touch, a pioneering nonprofit holistic wellness organization, will host its 15th Anniversary Celebration on September 20, 2025, at Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, honoring 15 years of providing holistic healing services across communities of color. The evening will feature special guest and Honorary Chair Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief Emerita of Essence magazine and founder of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, alongside the organization’s African American founder, Jeffrey V. Noble, a White House Presidential […]

todayAugust 2, 2025 3

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Who is Andrea Lucas? Meet the acting chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Early in his presidency, President Donald Trump implemented a series of executive orders and actions, including appointing Andrea Lucas as acting chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC, established by Congress to enforce the anti-bias employment provisions of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, has long been tasked with investigating and prosecuting workplace discrimination. The agency also requires employers to report data on their workforce, including racial and ethnic demographics. In her new role, Lucas said she […]

todayJanuary 24, 2025 3

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Democrats’ outgoing chair says Trump’s win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters

ATLANTA (AP) — As he concludes his time as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Jaime Harrison is downplaying his party’s November loss to President-elect Donald Trump and arguing Democrats avoided even greater losses than parties in power have faced around the world. But he acknowledged that Democrats must do a better job of selling the party’s priorities and accomplishments to the working class. He also called for continued nationwide investments in party infrastructure and better use of non-legacy media. “I can’t […]

todayDecember 4, 2024

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Congressional Black Caucus is ready to take on Trump and Republicans, says presumptive chair Rep. Yvette Clarke

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) is poised to become the next chair of the Congressional Black Caucus in the next session of Congress, marking a pivotal moment for the longtime New York congresswoman and the 53-year-old caucus.  When the next session of Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, Clarke — who, as current first vice chair, is running unopposed for the chairmanship — could lead the CBC during its largest membership. This comes as Democrats face down a […]

todayNovember 20, 2024

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Biden appoints Willie Phillips to be first Black chair of FERC

President Joe Biden appointed Willie L. Phillips as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Phillips, who served as acting chair since January 2023, is the first Black person to be named to the position. FERC, an independent agency established in 1977, regulates the interstate transmission and wholesale of natural gas, oil, electricity, and other energy projects. Phillips’ tenure will end in 2026. He was appointed a commissioner of the agency in 2021 and has served as acting chair […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024 1

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Lawsuit seeks to oust Kristina Karamo as Michigan GOP chair

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The recently installed acting chair of Michigan’s Republican Party and others in the state GOP are suing to get the group’s former leader, Kristina Karamo, officially declared as being removed from the post. Malinda Pego, Michigan GOP administrative vice chair Ali Hossein and party coalitions vice chair Hassan Nehme are among plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed Friday in Kent County Circuit Court in Grand Rapids. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract. Kristina Karamo speaks to Michigan […]

todayJanuary 21, 2024 1

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Michigan Republicans set to vote on chair Karamo’s removal as she promises not to accept result

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Republicans have voted to remove election denier and state GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo during a meeting Saturday after many of the party’s leaders called for her resignation following a year of leadership plagued by debt and infighting. Nearly 89% of those present voted to oust Karamo, said Bree Moeggenberg, District 2 State Committeewoman. About 45 people, not including proxies, attended the meeting. Karamo did not attend the meeting and has made it clear she […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 1