uplift

2 Results / Page 1 of 1

News

Despite Trump’s grip on DEI, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says red states have a duty to uplift racial justice

As a popular governor in a ruby red state and Republican-controlled legislature, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is sort of a unicorn in Democratic politics. The 47-year-old Democrat’s impressive re-election in 2023 quickly placed him on the shortlist of possible presidential candidates. Beshear was also under consideration to be the vice presidential running mate to 2024 presidential nominee Kamala Harris. However, after Harris’ devastating loss and President Donald Trump‘s dominating return to the White House, the Democratic Party is in a […]

todayJuly 11, 2025 1

News

Rep. Maxine Waters slams media ‘playing politics’ over wildfires and begs people to uplift Altadena’s Black community

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., says enough is enough when it comes to media narratives around political blame in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. In a recent appearance on NewsNation, the congresswoman had a spirited debate with anchor Chris Cuomo over what the role of media should be at a time when an estimated 150,000 people have been displaced, 24 have died, and more deceased residents are expected to be found. “I’m not into the blame game. […]

todayJanuary 13, 2025