New research has revealed that 78 percent of African Americans believe the country has not gone far enough on the issue of making sure Blacks have equal rights with whites
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Publisher Bobby R. Henry, Sr. DNC in Review
The electricity in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention remains undeniable. Still, the real story is how Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has sent shockwaves far beyond the United Center, energizing battleground states that will decide the 2024 election. What was once a campaign facing significant challenges has transformed into a dynamic, unstoppable force. Harris now leads in most national and battleground state polls—a stunning development achieved in just over a month.
The 36-page indictment, secured Tuesday by special counsel Jack Smith, is an attempt by prosecutors to recalibrate the case.
Math N’ More was founded to tackle the achievement gap in math education, especially for underserved youth. While 40% of minority scholars express interest in STEM fields, only 3% pursue them due to inadequate foundational math skills. The U.S. Department of Education reports that 84% of Black students lack proficiency in mathematics. Another stunning statistic shows that nationwide, teachers report that up to 40% of their students perform below grade level in math while 64% of elementary scholars, 70% of middle school scholars, 60% of high school scholars in the Metro Atlanta area are not proficient in mathematics.
Grambling State University is set to open the door to a new age and era on Thursday, Aug 22 at 10:00 a.m. with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the institution’s Digital Library and Learning Commons.
The night’s highlight was Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, who took the stage to deliver a speech that resonated deeply with the packed arena. In addressing his largest audience, Walz framed the election as a battle for the true meaning of “freedom,” contrasting the Democratic vision with what he characterized as the Republican Party’s dangerous agenda.
As we remember the 61st anniversary of the iconic I Have a Dream speech, I am grateful for the powerful legacy left by my uncle, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If he were here with us today, he would undoubtedly remind us that we are one blood, one human race. He would call upon us to learn to live together as brothers and sisters, rather than perish together as fools. His message of unity, justice, and love is as relevant now as it was when he stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963.
Sitting in a wheelchair, Jackson soaked in the celebration Sunday night from the front of the auditorium where he had so many times urged on his followers. For more than three hours, he received a constant stream of admirers who said they had been trained and inspired by him over the decades. All the while, prominent Democrats spoke from the stage.
“Black people — especially young Black people — can make a HUGE difference in swaying election outcomes,” says Diane Robinson, educator and founder of Yard Girl Productions, which makes films about education and social change. One need look no further, she says, than to the last presidential and midterm elections: “In 2020 and 2022, Black people and young people were key to the outcomes of those elections.”