African Americans

Racial or ethnic group in the United States with African ancestry

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African Americans are an ethnic group of Americans with total or partial ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa. The term typically refers to descendants of enslaved black people who are from the United States.

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Pete Buttigieg courts black church leaders in Bible Belt

CBS News spoke with black pastors in South Carolina about the challenges Buttigieg faces in wooing African-American voters in the South
CBS News - Published 4 days ago

Man who threatened to bomb Harvard ceremony for black students faces sentencing

An Arizona man faces sentencing on Wednesday after admitting he made online threats to bomb Harvard University and shoot students at its first commencement ceremony for African-Americans, saying he..
Reuters - Published 5 days ago

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Civil rights activist found dead in trunk of car

Police in Louisiana are investigating the presumed slaying of prominent civil rights activist and historian Sadie Roberts-Joseph after her body was found in the trunk of her car. Linda So reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:53Published 1 week ago

Biden's support from black voters cut in half: poll

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the early front-runner for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, has lost support among African-Americans after taking heat on racial issues during the party’s..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:50Published 3 weeks ago

Biden's Support From Black Voters Drops

Former Vice President Joe Biden was the early front-runner for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. However, after a terrible debate performance, he has lost support among African-Americans...

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Jr. Shares Tweet Questioning Kamala Harris' Identity

Donald Trump Jr. recently shared a tweet claiming Sen. Kamala Harris isn’t a black American. The tweet accuses Harris of “robbing American Blacks” because she is born from immigrant parents...

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 weeks ago

Rights groups sue Florida over felon 'poll tax'

Florida’s Republican governor on Friday signed a bill to restore the voting rights for felons who have served their time but he wants them to pay all fines and restitution before casting a ballot, a..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:20Published 3 weeks ago

House holds hearing on slavery reparations

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing on reparations for slavery.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:10Published on June 19, 2019

Beyonce's mom hopes "Lion King" themed art gala raises millions for charity

Tina Knowles Lawson, the mother of music superstar Beyonce, hosted a 'Lion King' themed charity art gala on Saturday night (June 1) with her husband, actor Richard Lawson. Rough Cut (no reporter..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:18Published on June 3, 2019