Politics
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U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres opened the General Assembly’s annual debate by warning world leaders that impunity, inequality, and uncertainty are creating an “unsustainable world.” He cited deepening geopolitical divisions, ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, and the threat of a wider Middle East conflict, stating that humanity is “edging towards the unimaginable.” Guterres emphasized […]
Janet Jackson is walking back an apology made on her behalf. Jackson commented on the Democratic presidential nominee’s biracial identity during an interview with The Guardian published Saturday. When asked about the prospect of the United States having its “first Black female president,” Jackson cast doubt on Harris’ Blackness. “Well, you know what they supposedly said?” […]
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has blamed the United States for a surge in cartel violence in the northern state of Sinaloa, where at least 30 people have been killed in the past week. The unrest stems from clashes between two factions of the Sinaloa cartel in the state capital, Culiacan, following the arrests […]
Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a livestream event titled “Unite for America,” hosted by Oprah Winfrey from suburban Michigan, a key battleground state. The 90-minute event aimed to engage persuadable and less-motivated voters by focusing on Harris’s plans to cut costs for the middle class, restore national abortion rights, and address gun violence. Following […]
With COVID-19 cases increasing across the country and New York State, the federal government will once again offer free COVID test kits. Starting later in September, each household can sign up to receive up to four free tests by mail. You can order the tests here. So far, the free COVID test program has delivered 900 […]
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) was held in Washington, D.C., with a focus on celebrating Black culture while addressing crucial issues affecting Black Americans. Under the theme “From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices,” the conference featured panels and discussions aimed at securing progress in areas such as economic […]
On Sunday, former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt at his West Palm Beach golf club, according to the FBI. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was spotted with a rifle near the course’s fence by Secret Service agents, who fired at him. Routh fled the scene but was later apprehended […]
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet for the first time face-to-face Tonight night for perhaps their only debate, a high-pressure opportunity to showcase their starkly different visions for the country after a tumultuous campaign summer. The event, at 9 p.m. Eastern in Philadelphia, will offer Americans their most detailed look at a campaign that’s dramatically changed […]
BET has partnered with HBCU Buzz, Live Nation Urban, and Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote to launch the “Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Registration Challenge.” The initiative encourages students, alumni, professors, and community members at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to register to vote and mobilize their communities ahead of the 2024 election. Participants […]