My fellow Americans — The people of this nation have spoken. They have delivered us a clear victory. A convincing victory. A victory for “We the People.” We have won with the most votes ever cast for a presidential ticket in the history of this nation — 74 million. I am humbled by the trust […]
Actress and Comedian Kim Coles Gets Serious About Voting in Social Media PSA
By Edrea Davis – Award-winning actress, comedian and author, Kim Coles, is known for her ability to keep people laughing but in a new PSA released in partnership with Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable and Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda (Peoples’ Agenda), Coles warns that this election is no laughing matter. The spot encourages people […]
Future of Black America Virtual Symposium Hosted by AspireTV, REVOLT, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to Stream Live Across Facebook, YouTube and Twitter
ATLANTA – AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle, is partnering with REVOLT, the Hip Hop centered platform owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, to host the virtual symposium entitled “Stop Killing Us! Challenging Police Practices In America” on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. ET. […]
President Obama Campaigns for Joe Biden in Florida
I don’t know who’s enjoying this the most, me watch President Obama troll #DonTheCon or President Obama. He’s mighty comfortable poking fun of our Crazy Uncle’s bizarre behavior. His point? “It’s do or die time… one week until the most important election of our lifetime. “Speaking on the current president he said. “He hasn’t shown […]
Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Selects Kamala Harris as VP Running Mate, the First Black Woman on Presidential Ticket in History
With those words, Senator Kamala Harris became the first woman, the first African American woman, and the first Asian woman to run on a presidential ticket. Sen Harris tweeted, “@JoeBiden can unify the American people because he’s spent his life fighting for us. And as president, he’ll build an America that lives up to our […]
Biden Releases General Election Ad Targeting Black American’s, Better America
Vice President Biden’s recently released general election ad, “Better America,” is one of the best ads targeting Black American’s I’ve seen in a long time. It’s authentic, timely and hopful. The ad is now circulating on digital channels and will begin airing nationally on television this weekend. Biden for President recently announced $280 million in […]
Advocates Tackle Bolstering Black Entrepreneurship In Town Hall On The State Of Black Business
By J. Cunningham – Black business leaders and supporters strategized on solutions to save African-American livelihoods at a recent virtual town hall on the state of Black-owned businesses. The panelists discussed the specific needs of the more than two million Black-owned businesses in the United States and what should be done to ensure they survive […]
New MeidasTouch Political Video, #CommenceChange, Inspired by President Obama’s Commencement Speeches
Edrea Davis – One of the biggest problems Hillary Clinton encountered in 2016 – aside from Russian Hacking – was the lack of messaging that appeals to a diverse population, especially young people. MeidasTouch is a next generation political organization, reimagining progressive ideals for the rapidly changing digital age. Their newest MeidasTouch video, #CommenceChange, was […]
What Do the 2019 Elections Mean for 2020?
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux – If the 2019 elections are any indication, Republicans need to worry about their viability come 2020. In Virginia, Democrats have majorities in both its upper and lower houses. With a Democratic governor, Virginia has an unprecedented opportunity to shape public policy, especially around gun control, a key concern for many. […]
