Donald Trump supporters’ violent attempt to stop Joe Biden’s presidential victory on Jan. 6, 2021, was a co-opted Black liberation tactic used to remedy an injustice enshrined in the law, making it a form of insurrection.
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MSR wraps up a milestone year with thanks to our readers
The MSR, the oldest Black-owned newspaper in Minnesota and one of the longest-running family-owned newspapers in the United States, celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2024, reflecting the rich tapestry of Black life and advocating for equality and opportunity for all.
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Congress Honors Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold Medal for Trailblazing Legacy
U.S. Senators Laphonza Butler and Representative Barbara Lee have introduced bipartisan legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the late Shirley Chisholm, the first Black candidate and the first woman to seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972.
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Lessons from three tragedies: Adams, Williams, and Robinson
Three Black men have recently made headlines for different reasons, highlighting the issues.
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Kamala Harris trounces Trump in debate
Kamala Harris delivered a highly impressive debate performance, while Donald Trump made baffling claims.
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Harris and Trump set for high-stakes presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will participate in a 90-minute debate on Sept. 10, moderated by ABC News.
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Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris for president, cites Trump’s threat to democracy
Former Congressmember Liz Cheney has announced that she will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the upcoming election, citing the “danger” a second Trump term represents.
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Don’t underestimate Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is a meteor who will bring joy, warmth and compassion to the Oval Office.
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Trump’s campaign rallies in racist ‘sundown towns’ sparks criticism
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign is drawing criticism for its choice of rally locations, which are towns with deeply racist histories known as “sundown towns.”
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Voters say they’re ready for a woman president—but sexist attitudes still exist
Despite the enthusiasm and support for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, sexism remains a powerful force in American politics.
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Defining Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is a traditional Democratic politician who is smart, experienced and focused, and if elected president, she will give America what it needs most from its president: a reversion toward the mean.
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Democrats rally behind Harris, salute Biden at DNC opening night
The DNC was a battle cry, with speakers celebrating President Biden’s legacy and rallying behind VP Kamala Harris.
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Biden’s Oval Office address: an embrace of democracy and new leadership
President Joe Biden announced his decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the future of the Democratic Party.
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Joe Biden drops his bid for president; endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a long-serving member of the Texas delegation and a fierce advocate for social justice, has died at the age of 74 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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President Biden to sign proclamation establishing national monument honoring Emmett Till
Named the “Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument,” the historic memorial will span three sites in Illinois and Mississippi.
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Biden renews calls for police accountability during SOTU address
During his second State of the Union address, President Joe Biden renewed the call for police accountability and the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
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Open Letter to President Joe Biden
For many years incarcerated people, their family members, activists and organizers have called on people with power to use some of their authority to end the War on Drugs.
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Black women, civil rights groups join rallies for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation
Black women led organizations have continued their rallies in support of D.C. Circuit Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as a Senate Judiciary Committee considers her confirmation.
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The House passes ‘monumental’ social safety net bill
‘For the second time in just two weeks, the House of Representatives has moved on critical and consequential pieces of my legislative agenda.’