Election 2024 Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/election-2024/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:46:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Election 2024 Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/election-2024/ 32 32 121622320 The Tragedies of Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams and Mark Robinson https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-vote-black-power-election-issues/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-vote-black-power-election-issues/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:47:26 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215469

The recent news stories of three Black men reveal what happens when we don’t participate effectively in our government.
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Black Operatives Reportedly Furious Over Kamala Harris Campaign’s Spending Decisions https://www.washingtoninformer.com/harris-campaign-black-operatives/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/harris-campaign-black-operatives/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:04:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215175 **FILE** Black Democratic operatives and minority-owned firms are raising alarms over spending practices in Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, accusing the campaign of favoring white-owned vendors while sidelining Black-owned firms. (WI photo)

Black Democratic operatives and minority-owned firms are raising concerns over the spending practices of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, accusing it of favoring white-owned vendors while sidelining Black-owned firms, which could harm Harris' standing with voters of color.

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Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks, Senate Nominee, Accused of Improperly Using Tax Credits https://www.washingtoninformer.com/prince-georges-county-executive-tax-credits/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/prince-georges-county-executive-tax-credits/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:20:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215123 **FILE** Prince George's County Executive and Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks is accused of improperly using tax credits on properties in the county and Washington, D.C. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is accused of improperly using tax credits on properties in Washington, D.C., and Prince George's County, and is working to repay any credits received on the old property.

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Janet Jackson Faces Backlash for Spreading Disinformation About Kamala Harris https://www.washingtoninformer.com/janet-jackson-kamala-harris-racial-identity/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/janet-jackson-kamala-harris-racial-identity/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:56:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215110

Janet Jackson has faced backlash for repeating false claims about Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity, sparking outrage on social media and prompting criticism from public figures.

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Oprah-Hosted Event Rallies Celebrities, Emotional Stories in Powerful Push for Kamala Harris Campaign https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-oprah-winfrey-event/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-oprah-winfrey-event/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215060 Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey hosted an event to boost Kamala Harris' campaign, featuring powerful testimonies from mothers whose children had died due to medical negligence and gun violence, and celebrity endorsements, as Harris emphasized her commitment to fight for abortion rights and a ban on assault weapons.

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How Kamala Harris Talks About Race Issues https://www.washingtoninformer.com/how-kamala-harris-talks-about-race-issues/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/how-kamala-harris-talks-about-race-issues/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:56:01 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214818

Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, has to balance her support for race-specific policies that benefit Black people while still appealing to white Americans, as she seeks to win the presidency with at least 42-43% of the white vote.

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Kamala Harris Addresses Black Journalists, Criticizes Trump’s Divisive Rhetoric https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-nabj-interview/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-nabj-interview/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:14:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214803 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks during an interview with members of the National Association of Black Journalists at the WHYY studio in Philadelphia on Sept. 17.

Vice President Kamala Harris engaged with members of the National Association of Black Journalists to discuss his campaign, the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, and the need for reparations for the generational impact of slavery, redlining, and Jim Crow laws.

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Third-Party Candidates, Supporters Assert Presence During Historic Election Season https://www.washingtoninformer.com/third-party-candidates-supporters-assert-presence-during-historic-election-season/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/third-party-candidates-supporters-assert-presence-during-historic-election-season/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:36:07 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214720 **FILE** Changing his affiliation from Democrat to the D.C. Statehood Green Party, grassroots activist Kymone Freeman is working to unseat D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton in the November general election. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

There remains an ever-increasing segment of the American population that looks to neither major party candidate as the end all, be all,

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DC Statehood: Washingtonians Call for Fair Representation in Congress https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-statehood-washingtonians-call-for-fair-representation-in-congress/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-statehood-washingtonians-call-for-fair-representation-in-congress/#comments Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:10:51 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214647

While most of the country’s attention is focused on the presidential race following the dramatic debate, the elections to determine the United States Senate and House of Representatives are just as critical, as the legislative bodies have the ultimate power to enact laws, fund government programs, and even declare war. All 50 states, the District […]

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Elect Black Women PAC Endorses Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate Seat in Maryland https://www.washingtoninformer.com/alsobrooks-elect-black-women-pac-endorsement/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/alsobrooks-elect-black-women-pac-endorsement/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214644 **FILE** Angela Alsobrooks

Angela Alsobrooks has received the endorsement of the Elect Black Women PAC in her race to become Maryland's next U.S. senator.

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