Morehouse College student Marchellos Scott performed some political calculus this summer when he registered to vote in Georgia’s Fulton County for this year’s presidential election instead of casting a ballot in his native state. “I understand that Georgia is a swing state and I want to ensure that I’m giving a lot to keep Georgia […]
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Posted inElections, Politics & Policy, Uncategorized, Voting, What Black Voters Are Saying
Are Atlanta’s Black Seniors President Biden’s Secret Weapon?
If President Joe Biden wins reelection in November, it will likely be due to the unwavering support of people like Coretha Easterling. For the past 21 years, the 76-year-old has lived at southwest Atlanta’s Barge Road Senior High Rise, where last Friday she and about 20 other Black elders helped kick off a routine political […]
Posted inState Politics
Why Black Senators Are Pushing Back on New Proposed GOP Map
Democratic Georgia lawmakers and voting rights advocates pushed back Wednesday on a new state Senate district map that they say dilutes the electoral power of Black voters and violates a federal judge’s order in the process. “What they’re doing is really criminal,” state Sen. Donzella James, a Democrat from Atlanta, said to Capital B Atlanta […]
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Atlanta School Board Seats Are Open: Ready to Run?
August means back-to-school time for thousands of students at Atlanta Public Schools. But it also marks the start of election season for the school board. Aug. 23-25 is the official qualifying period for potential candidates to put their name in the running for the upcoming APS School Board elections, which will take place on Nov. […]
Posted inNews Roundup
Here’s How To Watch The 2022 APC Loudermilk-Young Debate Series From Home
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: Want to hear from candidates in Georgia vying for your vote this election season? The Atlanta Press Club hosted its Loudermilk-Young […]
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Early Voting in Georgia Starts Today
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: Today marks the first day in the three-week early voting period for the May 24 primary election. Voters can find polling […]
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Stacey Abrams’ Vision for ‘One Georgia’
When Stacey Abrams first ran for governor in 2018, she became the first-ever Black woman nominee. If she’s elected this time around, Abrams would make history once again, becoming the first Black woman to serve as a governor in the U.S. She’s not alone, either. Six Black women across the country are currently hoping to […]