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6 takeaways from the 2022 midterm election that’s not over yet

By Dimenico Montanoro This is why it’s always important to remember never to assume you know exactly what’s going to happen in an election — and to keep an open mind for potential surprises. We’ve been saying for months these elections were expected to be close, that many of these elections would take a while to be decided, asked whether things had settled into a typical midterm, where the president’s party would suffer major losses, and said to not believe anyone who told you they knew exactly what would happen. There’s still a lot we don’t know, but one thing we

Martin Luther King Jr. paid the bill for Julia Roberts’ birth.

By Rachel Treisman The world is finally learning a thrilling fact about Julia Roberts’ birth, exactly 55 years later: It was paid for by Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. The connection between the two families wasn’t necessarily a secret, but it resurfaced in a big way just before Roberts’ Oct. 28 birthday, thanks to a recent interview and a viral tweet. Late last month an account called @turnandstomp retweeted a fan video of young Roberts, adding: “Martin Luther King Jr paying for her birth is still a little known fact that sends me” — and later clarified that Scott King

Wes Moore as Maryland’s first Black governor

By Ava Joye-Burnett Wes Moore is set to make history after he was projected winner in Maryland’s gubernatorial race Tuesday night. The Associated Press called the race in favor of Moore the minute polls closed in Maryland at 8 p.m. He would be the state’s first Black governor. Moore’s running-mate Aruna Miller is also set to make history as the first immigrant and woman of color to be elected to the state-wide office of lieutenant governor. In the opening remarks of his victory speech, Moore thanked the security and wait staff first, then he thanked his wife Dawn, and his

Michelle Obama and Chris Paul Launch When We All Vote’s First HBCU Campaign, the VOTE LOUD HBCU Squad Challenge

Courtesy of Civic Nation When We All Vote Co-Chairs Michelle Obama and Chris Paul launched When We All Vote’s VOTE LOUD HBCU Squad Challenge in a video message. The Squad Challenge is When We All Vote’s very first campaign for Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) and will empower HBCU students to take a leading role in voter registration, education and mobilization efforts on their campuses and their surrounding communities ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. BET, Baller Alert, Watch The Yard, HBCU Buzz and Xceleader’s Vote HBCU program are among the founding partners on the Squad Challenge. Through the challenge,

Russian court denies Brittney Griner’s appeal of 9-year prison sentence

By Phil Helsel and Chantal Da Silva A Russian court on Tuesday denied WNBA star Brittney Griner’s appeal and upheld her nine-year prison sentence on drug charges. Griner, 32, looked despondent as she appeared at the hearing in the Moscow Regional Court via video conference from the detention center where she has been held since her arrest in February. The athlete is now expected to be moved to a penal colony. Griner’s conviction in August was decried by the United States, which has said the athlete is being wrongfully detained. The denial of her appeal will see hopes for Griner’s release shift to the potential for a

Oprah seeks to lend her appeal to Abrams in Georgia election

By Chasity Clarot Oprah Winfrey is again shining her star power on Democrat Stacey Abrams’s bid for governor in Georgia, as Abrams pursues a rematch against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp, who she narrowly lost to in 2018. Winfrey appeared in a prerecorded chat with Abrams on a campaign website Thursday, saying she believes the candidate has a “calling to want people to be able to do better, to live better and to thrive in their lives.” “I’m wishing that the people of Georgia come out and make that a reality for you and the state of Georgia,” Winfrey said. The

Steph Curry makes impassioned plea for Brittney Griner as WNBA star thanks supporters on her birthday

By Chantal Da Silva Stephen Curry offered fellow basketball star Brittney Griner a high-profile show of support Tuesday, as the WNBA player marked her 32nd birthday behind bars in Russia. Hours after Griner released a message thanking those fighting to get her home, Curry spoke out in the middle of the Golden State Warriors’ championship ring ceremony Tuesday. “We want to continue to use our platform and the opportunity to shout out a very special member of the basketball community,” Curry told the crowd ahead of the opening-night game against the Los Angeles Lakers. “Brittney Griner’s birthday is today; she’s 32 years

Obama to campaign for Democrats in Georgia and Michigan in final weeks before midterms

By Mirna Alsharif and Mike Memoli Former President Barack Obama announced Saturday that he will be heading to Georgia and Michigan later this month to support Democratic candidates in the final weeks before the midterm elections. Events are set for Oct. 28 in Atlanta and Oct. 29 in Detroit, according a statement from Obama’s office. “Given the high stakes of this year’s midterm elections, President Obama wants to do his part to help Democrats win next month,” the statement read. “He looks forward to stumping for candidates up and down the ballot, especially in races and states that will have

Barack, Michelle Obama vote early in Chicago

By Lynn Sweet Former President Barack Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle cast votes Monday at the city of Chicago’s early voting center, arriving about 12:30 p.m. at the 191 N. Clark St. “supersite.” Obama greeted poll workers when he arrived. The couple stood at adjoining booths filling out their ballots. At one point the former president took a piece of paper out of his jacket and seemed to look at it. He joked that he missed the days of straight-ticket voting, making a reference to “Punch 10,” which Cook County Democrats, back in the day, used to much success, partly because

Venus Williams, Spike Lee set for Black Entrepreneurs Day

By Dan Mills Venus Williams, Spike Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Shaquille O’Neal and Killer Mike are among those set to participate in a celebration of African American business success and opportunity. Black Entrepreneurs Day, founded and organized by “Shark Tank” panelist and FUBU chief executive Daymond John, will be held Oct. 27 at New York City’s Apollo Theater and streamed live on Johnson’s Facebook page and BlackEntrepreneursDay.com. In a statement, John said his goal for the third annual gathering remains to “inspire, educate, learn from and celebrate those that are hustling, pushing forward, pursuing their dreams and, in many cases, thriving.” Beginning at

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