David Crowley makes history as Wisconsin’s first Black governor
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 26: Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley speaks during a Women for Crowley campaign event with former Vice...
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Cypress Falls’ Kaden McCarty continues to disrupt opposing offenses
Cypress Falls senior edge rusher Kaden McCarty, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound four-star Texas A&M commit, continues to make life difficult for opposing quarterbacks. With his...
Black women are leading Georgia politics, from the governor’s mansion to Congress
(L-R) Tanya Miller, Nikema Williams and Keisha Lance Bottoms (Photos: Getty Images) Keisha Lance Bottoms, Penny Brown Reynolds, Tanya Miller and several other Black...
James Talarico wins U.S. Senate race in Texas, first Dem to win a statewide Senate race since 1988
DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a campaign rally at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center on October...
Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black House speaker after Democrats win majority
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), joined by fellow House Democrats, speaks at a press conference outside of the U.S....
Amy Acton wins Ohio governor’s race after Vivek Ramaswamy’s vile attack ad
TOLEDO, OHIO - OCTOBER 29: Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton takes the stage during "Fighting for Toledo" rally on October 29, 2026 in Toledo,...
Stacey Plaskett elected first woman governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Stacey Plaskett (C) leads the U.S. Virgin Islands delegation as they cast their votes during the Ceremonial Roll Call of States on the second day of the Democratic...
Jerry Williams Elected Lake County’s First Black Sheriff
The sounds of James Brown, Sly & The Family Stone, and Stevie Wonder filled a Lake County banquet hall Tuesday night as supporters gathered to watch returns in a...
Juliana Stratton wins Senate seat, makes history for Black women in Illinois
Juliana Stratton defeated Don Tracy to win Illinois’ U.S. Senate race. Her victory makes her the fifth Black woman elected to the Senate and the second to represent Illinois.
How Keisha Lance Bottoms Won Georgia: A Final Push From Heavy Hitters And A Historic Result
Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in United States history and one of only a handful of Black people to be chosen...
Madam Governor: Stacey Plaskett makes history in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Plaskett becomes the first woman elected governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history.
Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race, Giving The Chamber 3 Black Women For The First Time In History
Black women have continued to make strides in U.S. politics and have now reached a new milestone in the Senate. In a chamber of Congress where only a handful of Black...
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history in Georgia as 1st Black woman to be elected governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected governor of Georgia on Tuesday, making history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United...
Massive cross-country storm threatens 120 million people with severe weather and flooding
A powerful storm system is sweeping across the United States, putting more than 120 million people in the path of potentially dangerous weather as heavy rain, flash...
Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Georgia win makes history for Black women nationwide
Keisha Lance Bottoms’ projected victory in Georgia’s governor’s race makes history and marks a new chapter in the state’s politics.
Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race, becoming first Black man to hold state’s highest office
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 30: Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds introduces U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the...
Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as America’s first Black woman elected governor
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Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes America’s First Black Woman Governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson to make history tonight as the first Black governor of Georgia and the first Black woman governor in...
Wes Moore cruises to re-election as talk of a 2028 presidential run grows
(Photo: Getty Images) The 48-year-old Democrat defeated Republican Dan Cox as his national profile continues to rise amid speculation about his political future. Wes...
Byron Donalds Makes History as Florida’s First Black Governor, But Angie Nixon, Who Was Outspent 16 to 1, Nearly Pulled Off the Bigger Upset
Florida voters made history by electing Republican Byron Donalds as the state’s first Black governor, while Democrat Angie Nixon narrowly missed becoming its first...
Louisiana Lost a Majority-Black District, but Black Voters Are Still Showing Up
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Sonya Knox had cast her ballot. Now, she was going home to get her 18-year-old grandson. She had just learned he was registered to vote. At...
Jamal’s Take: The Cowboys Simply Blew It Against the Cardinals
Jamal holds no punches in assessing the latest performance by the Dallas Cowboys against the Arizona Cardinals. Keep up with the lates at...
Black Democratic Socialist Wins Georgia General Assembly Race
Mathewos Samson, the 27-year-old Democratic Socialist candidate, won a seat in the Georgia General Assembly Tuesday night. Making history, Samson will be first Black...
Justin J. Pearson is defeated by Brent Taylor in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District race
Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson speaks before the Memphis City Council Meeting during Nationwide Walkouts to Freeze AI on October 20, 2026 in Memphis,...
Angel Reese makes major announcement following Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals defeat
After falling short of her first WNBA championship against the Golden State Valkyries, Angel Reese is already looking toward the future. But her latest announcement...
Angie Nixon’s historic bid for U.S. Senate seat in Florida comes up short
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From Coaching Kids to Shoveling Snow: Community Hero’s Impact! #shorts
True change begins with personal initiative. From coaching local youth football to winter neighborhood care, small acts build a foundation for the next generation....
Republicans’ 2024 Support Has Declined, As They Scramble To Win Black And Latino Votes
Source: grandriver / Getty Well, good people, we have arrived. It’s election day, and many of us — those in that nation that are still tethered to reality, not the...
Juliana Stratton defeats Don Tracy in Illinois, joining historic Senate vanguard
Illinois Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton celebrates her primary win on March 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Stratton is hoping to replace...
HOPE Center Harlem hosts Sneaker Ball V: “Behind the Velvet Rope”
In Harlem, too many of our neighbors quietly carry their pain. Some cannot afford therapy or lack adequate insurance, and others struggle to find a provider who...
2026 Salute to Excellence in Education | 39th Annual Gala Recap
An unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, opportunity, and the power of education. On October 17, 2026, The St. Louis American Foundation welcomed educators,...
US Attacks Iran Right Before Midterms, Trump Reveals $4B Sent To Israel
Source: Finn Gomez / Getty The U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian targets on Monday, the day before Election Day, despite President Donald Trump declaring that...
Ossoff Cruises to Victory Over Trump-Endorsed Collins
Overwhelming support from Black voters propelled incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff to a midterm election triumph over U.S. Rep. Mike Collins tonight in a major rebuke to...
2 Chainz apologizes after viral debate with Keith Lee over celebrity privilege
Rapper and Entertainer 2 Chainz looks on during the game between the Toronto Tempo and Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena on June 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO...
Black voters face polling problems in Mississippi and Georgia as high-stakes midterms unfold
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 03: People vote at a polling location on November 03, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Americans go to the polls in consequential midterm...
NFL player reveals he flew on same Learjet with same pilots just weeks before deadly Florida crash
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 25: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in...
Savannah James Admits the ‘Crazy’ Family Decision That Left Her Juggling Life in Los Angeles and LeBron in Philly
This summer, LeBron James announced he was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight years with the team. Fans and sports experts scrambled to predict which team he...
We Watched Marcel Johnson Fight For His Life. We Weren’t Ready To Watch Him Lose.
Source: Marcel Johnson / facebook In one of Marcel Johnson’s last posts, the frail fighter, whose body had begun showing the devastating effects of stomach cancer,...
Prediction Markets Are Betting On A Democratic Senate Sweep
Source: If prediction markets are to be believed, President Donald Trump is well on his way to becoming a lame-duck president once the votes are counted Tuesday....
Weather keeping you grounded this season? These 4 tips can help you plan a holiday “staycation” in New York City
Holiday travel can be exciting, but winter weather, crowded airports and packed schedules can sometimes make the idea of staying at home much more appealing. If you...
