Lisa Blunt Rochester Makes History As Delaware Elects Its First Black Woman Senator
The Congresswoman won her election to become the fourth-ever Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate and the first ever Black Senator from the state of Delaware.
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Georgia And North Carolina Police Investigate Alleged KKK Threat To Attack Black People ‘From Now Through Inauguration’
A rumor is circulating on social media that KKK members are planning to attack Black people “from now until the Inauguration.”
Georgia And North Carolina Police Investigate Alleged KKK Threat To Attack Black People ‘From Now Through Inauguration’
Source: CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA / Getty Donald Trump has, once again, been elected president, and the energy in America is, well, exactly what one would expect it to be. The white majority is celebrating while marginalized people are fearful. MORE: Don’t Blame Us: 2024 Election Exit Polling Among Black Voters Right on the heels of Trump’s projected win, a rumor is circulating on social media that white supremacist groups are planning […]
Angela Alsobrooks Wins Historic Election To Become Maryland’s First Black Woman Senator
Angela Alsobrooks greets a woman as she arrives at The Grooming Lounge barbershop in Kettering, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Angela Alsobrooks has made history by winning the Senate race to represent Maryland, becoming the state’s first Black woman to hold this position. The Associated Press projected Alsobrooks’ victory over former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican. CBCPAC Chairman Rep. Gregory Meeks congratulated the Prince George’s County County Executive. […]
Abortion To Be Protected In Maryland’s State Constitution
Source: John Anderson / Getty Marylanders voted to protect reproductive rights in the state constitution Tuesday, according to a call by the Associated Press. Abortion is already currently legal in the state, however by approving the amendment, voters have made it extremely difficult for lawmakers in the future to pass a law that could limit reproductive care without violating the state constitution. RELATED: 2024 Maryland General Election Results “Today marks a […]
Lisa Blunt Rochester Makes History As Delaware Elects Its First Black Woman Senator
U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) In a landmark achievement, Lisa Blunt Rochester has been elected as Delaware’s first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. This historic win not only marks a significant milestone for the state but also underscores her […]
Donald Trump Is Your New President Of The United States Of America
Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / Getty The votes are in, America! After a long and grueling fight from both political parties, some displaying more morality than others, the 2024 presidential race has officially come to an end with Donald Trump coming out in the end as your next President Of The United States Of America. RELATED: Black Votes Matter – 2024 Election Night with Roland Martin Things got close in […]
Election Day Eve: Examining The Election From The Presidential Race & Beyond
On Election Day Eve (November 3), Hip-Hop Wired examines the presidential race, the final push before Tuesday, key races, and more.
Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2024
While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died in our Black culture.
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D'Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at 64 following a battle with bladder cancer. Read More
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor Read More
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the removal of a large “Black Lives Matter” painting near the White House, citing distractions from federal job cuts as a priority. Bowser faced criticism from Black Lives Matter activists for her performative actions Read More
During his address before Congress Tuesday, Donald Trump lauded Elon Musk as the head of DOGE, contradicting previous White House claims. Read More