Trump and a ballot claim that raised eyebrows
Election night often tests how leaders talk about results, and this year the language coming from the White House quickly became part of the story. As Republican...
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Keke Palmer and the AI question haunting her song
A spooky season release is drawing more than applause. Keke Palmer’s latest track has fans debating whether technology played a part in making it, and the...
Georgia Flips the Script, Electing Keisha Lance Bottoms as the First Black Female Governor in U.S. History
Riding a blue wave on election night, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the nation’s first Black woman elected as state governor, defeating billionaire health care...
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to U.S. Senate in Michigan
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 04: Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a midterm election night watch party at the Department at Hudson's...
Storm flooding, what happened to voting day?
Rain stretched across a huge swath of the country as Americans headed to the polls, and the weather was only part of the story. The storm behind it had already left a...
Nicki Minaj, why is her old friend speaking out?
Friendships that play out in public rarely end quietly, and a split between two longtime friends in hip hop is now unfolding in full view. A former confidante has...
Obama and the candidates he backed
A night of historic shifts across the country drew a quick reaction from former President Barack Obama, a familiar voice in Democratic politics. His statement framed...
Trump threatens veto power after Black voters help deliver major losses to Republicans
(Photo: Getty Images) Black leaders are calling Democrats’ takeover of Congress a “Blacklash” against Trump’s agenda, setting up a political showdown for the final...
Trump, why is he praising Democrats now?
Election night rarely ends with a handshake across the aisle, but the morning after the midterms brought an unexpected tone from the White House. President Donald...
Democrats seize control of U.S. Senate After gaining 7 Seats in 2026 Midterm Elections
Democrats reclaimed control of the Senate in a major political upset, flipping Republican-held seats across the country and delivering a powerful rebuke to President...
Historic Democratic Blue Tsunami Takes Over 2026 US Midterms
Source: Brandon Bell / Getty Voters went into the polls and gave a big middle finger to fascism on Tuesday, and what seemed to be a small ripple turned into a huge...
Obama touts a ‘clear message’ from voters as Democrats regain control of House and Senate
MORROW, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 28: Former President Barack Obama speaks during a rally for U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee, former...
What Dexter McCoy victory means for Black Ft. Bend Co.
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Democrats Sweep Lake County Races
After weeks of early voting, Lake County voters waited in lines to cast their ballots to elect Democrat Jerry Williams as the county’s first black sheriff. Frank...
Democrat Letitia Plummer wins Harris County Judge race
Democrat Letitia Plummer, a former Houston City Council member, is set to take the helm of Harris County as county judge on Jan. 1, 2027, responsible for carrying out...
Texas turns blue: Hinojosa, Talarico deliver historic Democratic victories
Texas is entering a new political era after voters delivered two stunning Democratic victories Tuesday, electing Gina Hinojosa governor and James Talarico to the U.S....
‘Tonight, Wisconsin made history!’: David Crowley gives rousing acceptance speech
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley celebrates with supporters after declaring victory on November 03, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Crowley...
Prince Harry and Meghan’s brand under fire
Few brands attract as much scrutiny as the one built around a royal title, and a new round of criticism is putting the Sussexes back under the microscope. A royal...
Democrats surge as Black candidates make election history
A new era of political leadership is taking shape across America following the 2026 midterm elections, as sweeping Democratic victories and historic wins by Black...
Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Female US Governor
Source: Megan Varner / Getty Georgia has made history. According to projections from the Associated Press , CNN and NBC News , former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance...
Mrvan Wins Reelection as Democrats Retake Congress
Democratic U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan was reelected to a fourth term Tuesday, beating Republican Barb Regnitz and keeping Northwest Indiana’s congressional seat in...
Defender Election Wrap 2026
Defender Managing Editor ReShonda Tate breaks down the 2026 midterms, where a “blue-nami” swept across America. In Texas, James Talarico defeated Trump-backed Ken...
‘I’m standing on shoulders made of steel’: Keisha Lance Bottoms delivers powerful victory speech after historic Georgia win
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 03: Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during an election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 03,...
Historic Wins Flood Polling Results For 2026 Midterm Elections
November 3, 2026 marked Election Day a historic day for United States voters after having an active Democratic pull across the country. Though initial election result...
2026 Midterm Elections: Voters Demand Real Change
The 2026 midterm elections serve as a critical boiling point for American electoral politics. Now that the second Trump administration is well underway, this is the...
‘Harlem Chaplain’ Robert Rice uses past struggles in 30-year fight against gun violence
At age 22, Robert Rice’s life was changed forever when a deacon from the Bethel Gospel Assembly Church in Harlem stopped him on 124th Street, offering a prayer and an...
A giving campaign to help people who have lost SNAP benefits
Since the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act went into effect in July 2025, more than 5 million people have lost federal food assistance benefits, according to the Center...
ASANTE-MUHAMMAD: Black Political Power and The Blue Wave
Democrats secured control of both houses of Congress in their strongest showing in nearly two decades, leading to significant gains in Black political representation...
Estate Planning Is Dynamic: Because Life Never Stands Still
An attorney shares reflections on the importance of evolving estate plans to match life's changes, using her milestone birthday in November as a catalyst for...
Carter G. Woodson Home to Reopen to Public
The Carter G. Woodson Home in Northwest D.C. is scheduled to reopen to the public on Nov. 7 following two decades of renovations to the national historic site.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 5-8
Several cultural, educational, and community events are scheduled to take place in the D.C. area from Nov. 5-8.
Malcolm X Elementary Celebrates $67 Million Transformation in Ward 8
A new chapter in education began in Southeast Washington as students, educators, community leaders and city officials gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the...
The Fight for Racial, Economic Justice in Guyana: Political Activists Call for Change
Guyanese political activists are calling for comprehensive reforms in the nation's political, economic, and educational systems to address persistent racial...
LEWIS: The 2026 Midterm Election Was Not a Victory Lap. It Was an Altar Call.
In an opinion piece reflecting on recent election results, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis calls on Christians to prioritize justice, historical truth, and unity over partisan division.
CARR: Black Women Did the Work. The 2026 Midterms Show It.
Higher Heights CEO Glynda C. Carr celebrates the significant electoral victories of Black women following a historic election cycle characterized by high voter...
NYS elects women leaders, first Black woman Lt. Governor; Jeffries poised to become House Speaker
In an unprecedented move for New York State, voters have elected two woman candidates for its highest office in this year’s general election. Governor Kathy Hochul...
James Talarico Ends A 32-Year Democratic Drought In Texas After One Of The Most-Watched, Most Expensive Campaigns Ever
In perhaps the most-watched race in the 2026 midterm elections, Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Attorney General to represent Texas in the U.S....
Angie Nixon Won’t Be Florida’s First Black Senator
After pulling off a surprise win in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in August, state Rep. Angie Nixon lost to her Republican rival, U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, in the...
Two Historic Black ‘Firsts’, on Opposite Sides of the Political Divide
History was made in two Southern states Tuesday night, as voters elected a Black woman governor for the first time in American history and sent a Black Republican to...
