Tag: Politics

Nicki Minaj has popped up in New Hampshire for Election Day enjoying a photo opportunity outside a polling place. According to NBC 10, Nicki was being escorted by police for an appearance outside a polling location at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. She had a quick exchange with a woman in the crowd who thanked her for touring with President Trump, before being led away to an unmarked tour bus.

Voters are the engine that drives progress and holds this nation accountable. But that undeniable power requires more than just showing up at your polling place; you must be prepared before you step inside the voting booth. Between shifting voter ID requirements, updated polling locations, and confusing precinct boundaries, making your voice heard requires strategy. Before heading to the polls, ensure you're registered, know your polling location and hours, confirm your state's required ID, and double-check your ballot.

With Michigan Democrats dealing with a stunning political fallout and Alaska's Senate race caught up in a bizarre name-related controversy, the final stretch before the Nov. 3 midterms is delivering plenty of drama. But American politics has a long history of last-minute scandals, racial manipulation, secret deals and campaign tactics that leave consequences far beyond Election Day. And Black Americans have often paid a particularly high price.

Stephen A. Smith unleashed a scathing attack on comedian D.L. Hughley while defending his controversial visit to the White House to meet with President Donald Trump, criticizing him for questioning his motives and accusing him of turning against his own community.

Birmingham has seen a 75% reduction in homicides compared to the same period last year in the first one hundred days into his third term. Detectives have made arrests in every homicide case this year, achieving a 100 percent clearance rate in alignment with the Birmingham Police Department's seven-point crime reduction strategy. Robberies are down 26.7 percent, aggravated assaults are down 30.1 percent, and total violent crime is down 31.8 percent.

If the internet's recent fascination with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has taught us anything, it's that a sharp suit, a fresh cut, and a little confidence can go a long way in politics. And while Woodfin has been collecting viral attention for his looks and swagger, he's part of a much longer tradition of Black politicians whose presence extends beyond the podium. Think Barack Obama's effortless cool, Wes Moore's leading-man looks, or Edward Brooke's old-school elegance. But these men aren't just here to give us something nice to look at. Their careers tell a larger story about Black political representation in America. From the Reconstruction era to today's political landscape, Black men have made history in offices that were once closed to them.