An Atlanta-based Black men’s economic advocacy group with a track record of endorsing both Republican and Democratic candidates for public office is throwing its support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid to become the nation’s next president. Atlanta business leader Omar Ali, a previously registered Democrat-turned independent, is co-founder and president of Justice […]
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Fani Willis Refuses to Testify in Front of Senate Committee Investigating Her
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis defied a subpoena to turn over documents and testify in front of the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations Friday morning. Last week, Willis’ attorney, former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes, filed an appeal in Fulton County Superior Court asking for an injunction to block the subpoena. A ruling wasn’t […]
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Harris Supporters in Georgia Salute Her Debate Performance: ‘She’s Ready’
Kamala Harris supporter Edie Jones was all smiles Tuesday night when asked how she felt the vice president performed in her debate against former President Donald Trump. “She brought it,” Jones said of Harris. “She’s ready. She showed it tonight.” Jones was one of about 50 Harris supporters who attended a Veterans for Harris/Walz debate […]
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Presidential Debate: Black Atlantans Want to Hear These Issues Addressed
With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set to engage in their first highly anticipated presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia, Atlanta residents like Jacquavious Williams say they want to hear both candidates address the strain of inflation. The 26-year-old Williams, an up-and-coming rapper whose stage name is 1LifeQuay, said he’s doing fine financially, but other […]
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What Kamala Harris’ Economic Plan Could Mean for Black Atlanta Residents
Vice President Kamala Harris has made it a point to emphasize over the past few weeks her plan to tackle America’s rising cost of living if she’s elected president. In the midst of a two-day bus tour last week in Savannah, she sat down with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, for her first […]
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How to Fight Back Against Controversial State Election Board Rule Changes
Georgia voting rights advocates are encouraging members of the public who oppose recent changes to the state’s election rules to make their voices heard at Gov. Brian Kemp’s office and during the next State Election Board meeting on Sept. 20. Three Donald Trump-supporting members of the State Election Board — Janelle King, Rick Jeffares, and […]
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Georgia Democrats Sue State Election Board Over Rule Changes
Democratic operatives supported by Kamala Harris’ campaign team filed a lawsuit against the Georgia State Election Board on Monday over its recent rule changes and the impact they’re expected to have on the presidential matchup against Donald Trump. The Georgia Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee are listed as plaintiffs in the suit against […]
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Why a Republican Politician Stumped for Kamala Harris at the DNC
Geoff Duncan did his best on Wednesday to persuade his fellow Republicans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November instead of casting ballots for former President Donald Trump. The former Georgia lieutenant governor, who has spent the past three years denouncing Trump, directed his Democratic National Convention speech at any GOP supporters tuned […]
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How Recent Georgia Election Board Rule Changes Could Cause Chaos in November
County officials across Georgia are sounding the alarm about a series of State Election Board rule changes that they say could create chaos during the process of certifying presidential election results in November. Georgia is one of seven swing states expected to determine the outcome of the Nov. 5 general election matchup between Vice President […]
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Why Kamala Harris Is Gaining Ground With Black Men in Georgia
When asked whether they intend to vote for Kamala Harris in November, all in attendance during an Atlanta focus group for Black male Georgians on Wednesday raised their hands, signaling “Yes.” “I don’t really have a choice,” said 74-year-old James Jackson, who voiced concerns about former President Donald Trump becoming a dictator and putting Project […]