African Americans are an ethnic group of Americans with total or partial ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa. The phrase generally refers to descendants of enslaved black people who are from the United States.
Seeking a decisive win in the Michigan primary, Joe Biden was joined onstage in Detroit on Monday (March 9) by two former Democratic presidential rivals, Cory Booker and Kamala Harris, in the latest..
New Jersey Democratic senator and former presidential candidate Cory Booker on Monday endorsed his one-time rival, Joe Biden, as the best person to lead the Democratic party in the 2020 presidential..
Jesse Jackson announced his endorsement for Sen. Bernie Sanders in the 2020 presidential campaign Sunday morning. "With the exception of Native Americans, African Americans are the people who are most..
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Thursday brushed off criticism after he cancelled a trip to Mississippi and decided instead to head to the Midwest saying, "I cannot be in every..
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Thursday brushed off criticism after he cancelled a trip to Mississippi and decided instead to head to the Midwest saying, "I cannot be in every..
The search for a Democrat to challenge Republican U.S. President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 election narrowed on Wednesday to a choice between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, who staged a comeback in..
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed a question by a reporter, who asked if "the establishment was trying to defeat Bernie Sanders."
Bernie Sanders was looking to cement his lead in the Democratic U.S. presidential race as the biggest round of voting got underway on Tuesday, while his main rival Joe Biden aimed to muscle aside..
Joe Biden was poised to win the support of two former Democratic presidential rivals on Monday, Senator Amy Klobuchar and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, strengthening his stance as a moderate..
Protesters took over the stage at a Minnesota campaign rally for U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar on Sunday, forcing organizers to cancel the event. Zachary Goelman reports.
Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on Sunday, saying he no longer saw a chance of winning. This report produced by Chris Dignam.
Former vice president Joe Biden secured a convincing win in South Carolina's Democratic primary on Saturday (February 29), resurrecting his campaign to take on Donald Trump for the presidency.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is set to win the South Carolina’s Democratic primary. According to Reuters, a large quantity of black voter support propelled Biden to the finish line. Sen. Bernie..
Former Vice President Joe Biden didn’t do well at first in the 2020 presidential race but South Carolina brought him back. According to Edison Research, Biden won the support of the state’s..
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn plans to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden. According to Politico, Clyburn is the highest ranking African American in Congress. Pressure to endorse Biden grew..
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty on Monday to renewed felony charges that he made false reports to Chicago police about being attacked in a hate crime that he is accused of..
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg unveiled new ads aimed at boosting his standing with black Americans as his primary rivals attacked his record on race and his free-wheeling political..
Sensing a disappointing result in Tuesday's primary, Biden left New Hampshire for South Carolina where he told a crowd of supporters that they have not yet heard from a vast majority of the nation and..
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was charged on Tuesday in a six-count felony indictment with staging a phony hate crime, nearly a year after similar charges were abruptly dismissed by local..
Early data from U.S. states shows African Americans are more likely to die from COVID-19, highlighting longstanding disparities in health and inequalities in access to medical care, experts said. Reuters - Published
The financial hardship caused by the coronavirus outbreak could fall particularly hard on African Americans and Latinos, undoing economic gains President Donald Trump has touted in his outreach to.. Reuters - Published
White working-class voters lifted Bernie Sanders to victory over Hillary Clinton in Michigan four years ago, but Joe Biden won that demographic on Super Tuesday, as well as African-Americans. NYTimes.com - Published
A special prosecutor says a white former South Bend police officer was justified in the fatal shooting of an African American man last summer and won't be charged in the killing that roiled then-Mayor.. USATODAY.com - Published
African American women's fight to vote – once smothered and nearly erased from the history books – has reemerged in the 19th Amendment centennial celebration.
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Powered by strong support among African Americans, a resurgent Joe Biden was projected to win three large southern states on Tuesday in a fast start to the biggest day of voting in the 2020 Democratic.. Reuters - Published
If he is confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. will become the rare African-American officer to sit on the elite Joint Chiefs of Staff, serving as the Air Force’s top officer. NYTimes.com - Published
As Joe Biden and Mike Bloomberg courted African Americans in Alabama, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spent his Sunday rallying thousands of supporters in California, the crown jewel.. USATODAY.com - Published
Joe Biden, fresh off a victory in South Carolina propelled by black voters, on Sunday commemorated a landmark civil rights march in Alabama, where some worshippers at an African-American church turned.. Reuters - Published
Five Democratic presidential contenders will help mark the anniversary of a landmark civil rights march in Alabama on Sunday, the day after strong African-American support powered Joe Biden to a.. Reuters - Published
Biden's South Carolina win was built on support of African American voters. He captured 60% of the black vote in the state, exit polls showed.
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Joe Biden scored a thundering victory Saturday in South Carolina's Democratic primary on the strength of African American support, a win so decisive that it could push other moderates to exit the race.. USATODAY.com - Published
South Carolina breathed new life into Joe Biden's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination Saturday as the former vice president won broad support from the state's all-important African-American.. Reuters - Published
The legislation, which would ban menthol in all cigarettes, drew opposition from some civil rights groups and African-American lawmakers, who said it could lead to over-policing of their communities. NYTimes.com - Published
Buttigieg has turned to a handful of black surrogates to help garner support with African American voters ahead of the South Carolina primary and in several Super Tuesday states.
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump met with African American supporters and hosted an African American History Month reception on Thursday at the White House. (Feb. 28)
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Democratic presidential hopefuls spread out across South Carolina on Thursday as the clock ticked down to the state's Saturday primary, the first big test of their appeal with African-American voters. Reuters - Published
Democratic presidential hopefuls spread out across South Carolina on Thursday as the clock ticked down to the state's Saturday primary, the first big test of their appeal with African-American voters. Reuters - Published
Democratic presidential hopefuls spread out across South Carolina on Thursday as the clock ticked down to the state's Saturday primary election: their first big test with African-American voters. Reuters - Published
Democratic presidential hopefuls spread out across South Carolina on Thursday ahead of the state's primary election on Saturday - their first big test with African-American voters. Reuters - Published
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden won the endorsement of an influential black congressman from South Carolina on Wednesday, three days before the state's primary where he is competing with.. Reuters - Published
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden won the endorsement of an influential black congressman from South Carolina on Wednesday, which could prove pivotal as he competes with national front-runner.. Reuters - Published
The centers will register voters, sell campaign merchandise and promote policies that have benefited African-Americans, the campaign said. NYTimes.com - Published
Rep. James Clyburn, a living legend in South Carolina politics, has an unparalleled network in the state, particularly among African-American voters.
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New sites in the African American Civil Rights Network offer 28 places to observe contributions during Black History Month and beyond.
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After poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, Joe Biden is hoping minority voters will vote for him in South Carolina. But less than a week away from the primary and African American voters are still.. USATODAY.com - Published
“It’s an American tragedy,” said a pastor whose congregants have been disappearing for years, heading to cities throughout the Midwest and the South. NYTimes.com - Published
New brands like The Lip Bar and established brands like Shea Moisture are catering to a demand for products that fill African American needs.
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There is an exodus of African-Americans from Chicago. Hardis White, 78, is one of those who left, and three generations of his family wrestled with staying or going. NYTimes.com - Published
After a decade of stagnation, black and African-American workers have seen pay increase. One man’s story shows the hope — and limitations — with that shift. NYTimes.com - Published
A handful of key economic and social issues keep some African Americans loyal to the party of Lincoln rather than the party of Obama.
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Michigan State University removed an ornament display of African-American leaders hanging from a tree at the Wharton Center gift shop.
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The co-chair of South Carolina's caucus for African-American women endorsed billionaire U.S. presidential candidate Tom Steyer on Sunday, helpful backing in the first state to vote in which most.. Reuters - Published
The Mormon church affiliate is releasing one collection a day in February to help African Americans find out more about their enslaved ancestors.
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In 2016, the Vermont senator failed to overcome Hillary Clinton’s wide lead among African-American and Latino voters. This time, things are shaping up differently. NYTimes.com - Published
As Buttigieg continues to receive little support among African American voters in national polling, he's getting more questions in Iowa.
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The U.S. Navy named an aircraft carrier after an African American for the first time on Monday, honoring World War II hero Doris Miller.
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Doris Miller was the first African-American sailor to receive the Navy Cross, for his bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. NYTimes.com - Published
She embodied the horrors of the African-American experience — lynchings, riots, the Ku Klux Klan — and worked to ensure that they never slipped from collective memory. NYTimes.com - Published
The family of groundbreaking African-American meteorologist June Bacon-Bercey has announced her death and unveiled a scholarship to honor her legacy.
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The family of groundbreaking African-American meteorologist June Bacon-Bercey has announced her death and unveiled a scholarship to honor her legacy.
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Kwanzaa, a celebration of African and African American culture begins, and the stock market resumes trading. Plus, the best times to travel home.
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Algorithms falsely identified African-American and Asian faces 10 to 100 times more than Caucasian faces, researchers for the National Institute of Standards and Technology found. NYTimes.com - Published
A new report, “Being Black in Corporate America,” outlines why diversity and inclusion efforts are falling short for African-American professionals. NYTimes.com - Published
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