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Black nonvoters hope for change amid Harris’ symbolic election

Black nonvoters hope for change amid Harris’ symbolic election

by India Walton | Dec 15, 2020 | Topics

WASHINGTON – While reports have shown that the Black voter turnout in this year’s presidential election reached a record high, some Black Americans opted out of voting mainly due to lack of connection with the political process and politicians, which is a hallmark for...
Harris’ election represents firsts for many, continued service for others

Harris’ election represents firsts for many, continued service for others

by India Walton | Nov 18, 2020 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON – As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – the first Greek-letter organization for Black women – vice president-elect Kamala Harris’ win last month shed new light on the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC), but civic engagement for these...
A generation of scholars potentially at risk

A generation of scholars potentially at risk

by India Walton | Nov 18, 2020 | Education, Social Justice

WASHINGTON – With a return to in-person instruction not in sight soon for D.C. public schools, there are concerns surrounding the effects remote education on students in low-income neighborhoods due to lack of resources and parental support. Students in low-income...
Harris breaks glass ceilings as first woman to win vice presidency

Harris breaks glass ceilings as first woman to win vice presidency

by India Walton | Nov 8, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — With a record-breaking 75 million ballots cast in favor of the former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris, Harris has been elected as the nation’s first woman and first Black woman as vice president. After CNN formally called the...
Trump supporters demand Republican leaders “do their job” to stop alleged election fraud

Trump supporters demand Republican leaders “do their job” to stop alleged election fraud

by India Walton | Nov 5, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Protesters who believe Donald Trump won the election gathered at the Republican National Committee headquarters Thursday to demand Republican leaders “stop the steal” of the presidency from Trump, alleging Democrats are finding fake ballots or...
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