Florida, home to the stand-your-ground laws that arguably have led to the unjust killings of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis, has Black excellence on the ballot this Tuesday. Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Gillum is running a campaign message built on one fundamental principle: The people.The Florida A&M University alumnus hopes to bring in a new...
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ben Jealous is facing off against incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan in Maryland. The former president of the NAACP, Jealous has a progressive message that calls for a $15 minimum wage, Medicare-for-all, the legalization and taxation of marijuana and tuition-free college. Additionally, he has the support of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Sen....
We often navigate our journey through life while trying to fit into a mold we perceive as projected upon us at birth. However, this year, we’ve seen many women of diverse stories and experiences step forward to help reshape the traditional mold for leadership and service. One of these women is Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, whose party nomination for...
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