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CBC Unveils DEI Report Holding Fortune 500 Accountable

Recently, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus released its new corporate accountability report, “What Good Looks Like”: A Corporate Accountability Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – a first-of-its-kind report to hold Fortune 500 companies — across all sectors — accountable to their diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments and racial equity investments post-George Floyd. The new report commissioned by the CBC finds that the majority of Fortune 500 companies that responded to a survey by the CBC remain committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace despite right wing attacks in

HBCU Football Legends Endorse Harris-Walz 2024 Ticket

By Stephen J. Gaither Over 50 former football legends, representing 25 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) proudly endorse fellow HBCU alumna Vice-President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz for election in November and urged citizens to mobilize and vote for candidates of their choice in November’s Presidential Election. In a May 26, 2024 White House statement, Vice-President Kamala Harris spoke of the impact of her HBCU experience (at Howard University) and the leadership of talented and motivated individuals from all walks of life in communities throughout America. Given her integrity, values, and demonstrated commitment to justice and equality of opportunity, we are

Katherine Johnson, Hidden Figures Honored with Gold Medals

By Ashley Brown The legacy of trailblazing mathematicians Katherine Johnson and her fellow “Hidden Figures” was celebrated on Sept. 18 during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. This event commemorated their extraordinary contributions to NASA and paid tribute to the late Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, who championed the legislation that made this recognition possible. Katherine Johnson, alongside Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, was recognized for her pivotal role as one of NASA’s Human Computers. Her calculations of orbital mechanics were crucial for the success of numerous U.S. space missions,

Black Pastors Rebuke Mark Robinson for MLK Remarks

By Curtis Bunn Three prominent Black pastors in North Carolina and other respected clergy have rebuked Mark Robinson, the embattled North Carolina lieutenant governor who is running for governor, for his past incendiary remarks about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Robinson is under intense fire after CNN shared countless controversial comments that he allegedly made on social media, websites and message boards between 2008 and 2012 — including calling himself a “Black Nazi.” He has vehemently denied those remarks came from him. Robinson also said he would remain in the gubernatorial race against his Democrat opponent Josh Stein, despite calls from within the Republican

Maryland Black Caucus Shines at CBCF Legislative Conference

By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, with the support of the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation, hosted one of the largest state gatherings during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference from Sept. 11 through Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C. The weekend’s Friday night is reserved for states throughout the country to host their congressional, state and local constituents, civic and business leaders and guests. Maryland has the largest Black state legislative body in the country with 66 members. The event titled, “Maryland Black Excellence,” showcased Gov. Wes Moore who reminded the audience:

Early In-Person Voting Begins in Key 2024 Battlegrounds

By Steve Karnowski In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil. Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia, the states with the first early in-person voting opportunities. About a dozen more states will follow by mid-October. At a polling site in Minneapolis, Jason Miller arrived well before the polls opened at 8 a.m. and was first in line. He was among roughly 75 people who cast ballots in the first hour at the city’s early voting center. “Why not try

Harris-Walz, DNC Launch HBCU Voter Drive Nationwide

By Ashley Brown In a bold effort to mobilize young Black voters ahead of the upcoming elections, the Harris-Walz campaign and the Democratic National Committee are kicking off a nationwide voter registration push on National Voter Registration Day. This effort spans 60 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in pivotal battleground states including Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. The campaign seeks to empower young Black voters by hosting a series of in-person and virtual canvassing events, encouraging students and community members to register to vote and make their voices heard in the electoral process. Highlighting the initiative, Vice President

Howard Poll: 82% of Black Voters Back Kamala Harris

By Stephanie Perry An overwhelming majority of Black likely voters in battleground states said they’ll vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November — though she needs to close the deal with some skeptical undecideds to reach President Joe Biden’s 2020 margins among Black voters. The data, from a new Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion poll of 963 likely Black voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — the seven core battleground states in the election — show 82% say they’ll vote for Harris, while 12% say they’ll vote for former President Donald Trump. Another 5% are undecided, and 1% plan to pick another candidate.

Tampa Hosts 2nd Annual HBCU “U-KNOW” Day Celebration

The City of Tampa is gearing up for the 2nd Annual HBCU “U-KNOW” Day, hosted by City Councilwoman Gwendolyn “Gwen” Henderson. The community-driven event celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their legacy of excellence. The event took place on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Hanna Avenue City Center, located at 2555 East Hanna Avenue. As part of National HBCU Week, recognized from September 15-19, Tampa is proud to join cities across the nation in this year’s theme: “Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet.” HBCU U–KNOW Day provides a platform

Trump Golf Course Intrusion Raises Secret Service Concerns

By Rebecca Santana For the second time in more than two months, the Secret Service that protects the highest echelon of American leaders is under scrutiny — this time after a gunman hid in the shrubs along the fence of former President Donald Trump’s golf course for 12 hours. The man didn’t get a shot off, but critics question how he could be just several hundred yards away from Trump — especially after the Republican presidential candidate’s security was beefed up after his near-death experience in July. Biden administration officials praised the agency’s response, and former Secret Service agents say there are key

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