Category : Forum Talk

Joe Biden’s record-breaking fundraising night | Latest US politics news from The Economist

Joe Biden raised over $30m at a star-studded fundraising event in Los Angeles on Saturday, breaking his own record for a Democratic candidate. Appearing with Barack Obama and Jimmy Kimmel, a late-night comedian, Mr Biden warned that “one of the scar...

Trump blasts immigrants for taking jobs as he courts voters at a Black church, MAGA event

DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump blamed immigrants for stealing jobs and government resources as he courted separate groups of Black voters and hardcore conservatives in battleground Michigan on Saturday. The Republican former president also made several...

Trump Michigan trip includes stops at a Black church and a gathering of MAGA activists

Trump hosted an afternoon roundtable at an African American church in Detroit. DETROIT — Donald Trump used back-to-back stops Saturday to court Black voters and a conservative group that has been accused of attracting white supremacists as the Rep...

San Antonio to Celebrate Juneteenth with Cultural Events and Support for Black-Owned Businesses

San Antonio is set to observe Juneteenth with a wealth of activities and dining experiences designed to honor this momentous day in history. Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, resonates deeply in the community,...

Celebration of Black culture, business, advancement at Morgan Park’s Juneteenth Festival

CHICAGO (WLS) — The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC) -an organization that provides strategic community-building services to residents and businesses across Chicago’s Far South Side neighborhoods and...

Black Business Expo partners with Jefferson School African American Heritage Center for Juneteenth celebration

.Article-pill {display:none} News Saturday, June 15th 2024, 2:14 PM EDT Updated: 46 mins ago By Garrett Whitton CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Visitors at the 2024 Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Busine...

Black political representation in Wisconsin is at its highest, but major gaps persist

A resolution to recognize February as Black History Month and honor Black changemakers across Wisconsin was introduced this month by Democratic senators after facing rejection in previous years. The lack of Black representation in the Wisconsin Cap...

Jamaal Bowman – A Teachable Moment for American Politics

JAW, JAW: Congressman Jamaal Bowman addressing the Irish 40 Under 40 celebration in New York in February 20223 Opinion June 13, 2024 by Máir...

Local group will hold community meeting to help minority owned businesses | WDBD FOX 40 Jackson MS Local News, Weather and Sports

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and a local group is trying to make sure African Americans who have started or plan to start a business have the information and capital they need. A community meeting...

Food influencer Keith Lee finally lands show with Microsoft to teach black businesses how to grow with AI

Food influencer Keith Lee finally lands show with Microsoft to teach black businesses how to grow with AI – Face2Face Africa...

Biden concentrates on Black voters as polls show some support slipping to Trump

Andra Gillespie: He sometimes pulls on threads that are accurate within African American communities, but then he usually takes them out of context, and so that he’s missing an opportunity to actually effectively message to Black communities....

Three Dead, Two Injured in Sioux Falls Shooting

{KXLG – Sioux Falls, SD} A deadly shooting early Saturday morning left three people dead, and two others injured in a Sioux Falls neighborhood, according to police. Authorities responded to a call about a disturbance around 2:45 am and discovered t...

TikTok Food Critic Keith Lee Partners with Microsoft to Give Black Owned Restaurants Software and Marketing

Food critic and TikToker Keith Lee, also known as “The People’s Champ,” has partnered with Microsoft to amplify Black restaurants further. Lee’s viral food reviews continue to highlight Black and African-American-owned restaurants, and he uses his p...

The African American Policy Forum To Host First Freedom Summer Homeroo

NewsOne Featured Video Source: The African American Policy Forum / The African American Policy Forum The African American Policy Forum will host their first Freedom Summer 2024 Homeroom which will discuss New Hampshire’s recent decision t...

Hello Alice Wins Lawsuit After Being Sued For Awarding Grants To Black-Owned Businesses

Hello Alice can continue on its mission to support small businesses. As AFROTECH previously reported, the company, created by Elizabeth Gore and Carolyn Rodz, was named in a class action lawsuit for awarding up to $25,000 in grants to 10 Black-owne...