The vibe at Howard University, where Harris was set for a victory lap, remains tense
By Curtis Bunn As midnight approached Tuesday night at Howard University, where a mass of Kamala Harris supporters gathered to await results of the presidential election, lingering anxiousness gave way to exhilaration. And then concern. It was that way all night on “The Yard” at the historically Black college, which Harris graduated from in 1986. Moments of celebration were doused by projections that favored her rival, Republican Donald Trump. By the time Tuesday night crept into Wednesday morning, the concern of the unknown prevailed. “I wanted this to be a coronation tonight,” said Ben Eddins, a Howard alumnus. “She deserves it.
Voters could flip these state legislatures, changing the path for some big issues
By Ryland Barton Tucked at the bottom of the ballot, races for the state legislature can have an enormous effect on issues from abortion to guns to voting access. Control of legislatures is up for grabs in several states this year. Republicans are defending vulnerable majorities in Arizona, New Hampshire and Wisconsin, and Democrats are trying to stay on top in Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania. And as Congress remains largely gridlocked, state legislatures are productive, introducing more bills, and passing more laws. That’s partly because nearly every legislature is controlled by one party or the other, making it easier to pass laws over
The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch
By Susan Davis Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber next year thanks to a 2024 election map that has Democrats defending seven seats in conservative or swing states and on offense just two in the safe Republican states of Texas and Florida. Democrats narrowly control the Senate 51-49 today, but with West Virginia all but certain to flip Republican after the impending retirement of Sen. Joe Manchin who registered as an independent in May. Here are the races to watch: Arizona Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego has consistently polled ahead of Republican Kari Lake in the closing weeks
Howard University prepares to host Harris election night watch party
Courtesy of Howard University Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Howard University on election night. Harris, who graduated from the university, plans to spend Tuesday evening with at her alma mater. With that comes and increased security presence and safety measures to help students and the vice president safe as they prepare for Tuesday’s event. The campus is transforming as they prepare to host the VP and her running mate, Tim Walz. The campaign confirmed last Thursday that they will host their election night event there and it’s been non-stop preps ever since. Crews are working around the clock,
Howard’s Extraordinary Legacy of Civic Leadership
By Cedric Mobley For 157 years, Howard University has served as the nexus of intellectual engagement and social advocacy to ensure that all Americans can fully exercise all the rights of citizenship. Even before the end of slavery, the work of Frederick Douglass, who would become a Howard trustee, served as the foundation for universal enfranchisement. A century later, Howard Law School dean Charles Hamilton Houston and his student, Thurgood Marshall, would successfully challenge segregation and catalyze the fall of government-sanctioned racial discrimination, including participation in the democratic process. Following their lead, scores of Howard alumni have kicked down doors
Southern University student’s first voting experience comes with a wave of nerves and pride
By Sydney Cullier My vote matters. It’s a simple sentence reflecting a profound ideology, but until you have the privilege of physically staring down a ballot at a voting machine, you may not grasp the power you feel when you cast your first vote. Unfortunately, due to my age, I was unable to participate in the 2020 presidential election. In Texas, you must be 18 years old to register to vote, and my birthday fell two weeks after the registration deadline. I felt powerless knowing that had I been born two weeks earlier, I could have played a role in one
Election Eve Anxiety: What Tomorrow Means for HBCUs and the Black Community
As the nation stands on the brink of one of the most consequential elections in recent memory, a palpable tension grips communities across the country. This atmosphere is no different for the students, faculty, and supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), where discussions on the implications of the election are front and center. The race is tight, and the stakes are high, leaving many to wonder: what does tomorrow mean for the future of HBCUs and the broader African-American community? A Historical Perspective of Change and Challenges HBCUs have long stood as bastions of empowerment, education, and resilience
Despite steady gains, economic concerns persist among some young men. That could tip the election.
By Rob Wile They’re a group that previous presidential candidates may have overlooked. Now, young men have emerged as a voting bloc that could potentially swing an election expected to see a razor-thin margin of victory for the candidate who wins. And so far, surveys are showing younger men increasingly drifting toward Donald Trump and Republicans. An NBC News poll last week found a nearly even Trump-Harris split among men ages 30 or younger. That comes as the share of young men who identify as registered Democrats has dropped by 7 percentage points since the spring of 2020, according to data from a
The 76 dangerous days between the election and the inauguration
By Brian Michael Jenkins The most dangerous period America faces in terms of election violence is not now through Election Day, but in the 76 days between Election Day on Nov. 5 and Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. According to the logic of some, desperate times justify desperate measures. Many Americans vow they will not accept the results of this election if their candidate loses. A significant number believe violence is warranted to save the country. Threats of violence against public officials at all levels have increased. So have acts of domestic political violence. This will not suddenly end on Election Day, no matter
Howard student journalists brace for their biggest assignment: Election night with Harris
By Curtis Bunn For a century, student journalists at Howard University have chronicled life on the campus in Washington, D.C., including commencement addresses by seven presidents, celebrity visits and other monumental occasions. But this Tuesday’s assignment represents a historical opportunity. Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, one of the pre-eminent historically Black colleges in America. That means the staff of the student newspaper, The Hilltop, and students of the Department of Media, Journalism and Film are fastidiously preparing to capture history as it unfolds on their own campus. Benn said the gravity of the moment is not