Trenton, NJ – For over three decades, Ed Forchion aka NJWeedman has fought for the legalization of marijuana. As one of the first Black activist in the movement, dating back to the early 90’s, Forchion has spent over 1200 days in prison, fighting for the right to smoke and sell pot. Now, in 2020, with […]
Headlines
The HBCU Community Must Stand With Billionaire Philanthropist Robert Smith
By Felicia M. Davis – I have admired Black billionaire Robert Smith since I first discovered him years ago, long before he transformed the lives of an entire graduating class from Morehouse College, the only all male historically Black college. I thought highly of Smith when he contributed to Carnegie Hall and Cornell University. I […]
National Urban League Sues To Stop The Political Weaponization Of The U.S. Postal Service
NEW YORK – Few institutions are more fundamental to American democracy than the United States Postal Service. It was designed by the Founders in large part to generating an informed electorate. Alexis de Tocqueville famously marveled, “The mail, that great link between minds, today penetrates into the heart of the wilderness … It is difficult […]
Select Remarks from Senator Kamala Harris from Night Three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States, Senator Kamala Harris, as prepared for delivery. Senator Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night and officially accept the party’s nomination for Vice President. The theme of Wednesday’s program […]
“We the People” Video Featuring Everyday Americans to Kick Off the Democratic National Convention
MILWAUKEE — The 2020 Democratic National Convention was officially called to order Monday night with some of America’s most impactful community leaders reading the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, in a new video titled “We the People.” From Khizr Khan to Megan Rapinoe to Dolores Huerta, the voices in the video set up the theme […]
Democratic Convention Kicked Off With a United Call to Action From the Future of the Democratic Party
MILWAUKEE – Reimagined for a convention that will look and feel different than anything ever before, this year’s Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention weaved together powerful and diverse voices from the next generation of party leaders into a unified pledge to step up and lead in this critical moment for the nation, convention […]
Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Selects Kamala Harris as VP Running Mate, the First Black Woman on Presidential Ticket in History
With those words, Senator Kamala Harris became the first woman, the first African American woman, and the first Asian woman to run on a presidential ticket. Sen Harris tweeted, “@JoeBiden can unify the American people because he’s spent his life fighting for us. And as president, he’ll build an America that lives up to our […]
Biden Releases General Election Ad Targeting Black American’s, Better America
Vice President Biden’s recently released general election ad, “Better America,” is one of the best ads targeting Black American’s I’ve seen in a long time. It’s authentic, timely and hopful. The ad is now circulating on digital channels and will begin airing nationally on television this weekend. Biden for President recently announced $280 million in […]
Black and Hispanic Journalists Interview Former Vice President Joe Biden During Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Eager to address issues confronting the African American and Hispanic American communities in the United States, former Vice President Joe Biden addressed attendees of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) joint virtual convention in a pre-recorded remote interview session. “We are pleased that former Vice […]