By Lucius Gantt – I consider myself to be a nice, peaceful and law-abiding man but I have been incarcerated on more than a few occasions, mostly for being present, but not exactly participating, at civil rights demonstrations and protests. The last time I was jailed for trying to kill a policeman, or as the […]
President Biden Ends Re-Election Campaign, Endorses Vice President Harris
By Edrea Davis – In a surprising announcement, President Joe Biden declared he will not seek re-election, choosing instead to focus on completing his current term. In a letter posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Biden wrote, “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest […]
Black Women Leaders and Allies Standing Firmly and Resolutely for President Joseph Biden’s Presidential Nomination
July 12, 2024 A group of over 1,300 influential Black women leaders sent the following letter to Democratic Party leadership: Dear Democratic Party Leadership, We, the undersigned black women leaders and allies, are writing to share our deep concern and dismay at the lack of unity being displayed by some of our elected democrats and […]
Biden-Harris Administration Takes Executive Actions on Border Security
Edrea Davis – In a bid to address ongoing challenges at the Southern border, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced a series of executive actions aimed at improving border security and reforming the immigration system. However, the administration emphasizes that these measures are not a substitute for comprehensive Congressional action, which is still needed to secure […]
New Film, The Sixth, Provides a Glimpse of a Nation Under Siege on Jan 6th
THE SIXTH is a feature documentary produced in collaboration with A24. Directed by Academy Award®, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine, THE SIXTH takes you inside the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol through six personal accounts and never-before-seen original footage. Featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin, DC Metropolitan Chief of […]
Scarlett Johansson’s Parody of Sen. Katie Britt’s GOP State of the Union Response in ‘SNL’ Cold Open Was Oscar Worthy
With all the madness in the world we can all use a few laughs. This SNL skit of CNN’s Abby Phillip’s (Ego Nwodim) coverage of President Biden’s (Mikey Day) State of the Union address and Republican Senator Katie Britt’s (Scarlett Johansson) response is hilarious. Saturday Night Live. Stream now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3n1IyzK Subscribe to SNL: […]
Biden will travel to Atlanta for MLK service next Sunday at Ebenezer
By Tia Mitchell, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – President Joe Biden will deliver remarks during a service at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church next Sunday to celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. It will be Biden’s first trip to Georg3535ia since January 2022 and an opportunity for him to appear alongside U.S. Sen. Raphael […]
President Biden’s Full Statement About Trump Acquittal for Inciting an Insurrection
“It was nearly two weeks ago that Jill and I paid our respects to Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who laid in honor in the Rotunda after losing his life protecting the Capitol from a riotous, violent mob on January 6, 2021. Today, 57 Senators – including a record 7 Republicans – voted to find […]