St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square marks 300 years with an exhibition and online archive, revealing stories from its history including Britain's first Black voters and its legacy of compassion and protest.
Thousands of people gathered in Selma, Alabama, the historic birthplace of the Civil Rights movement, to rally in defense of Black voting rights and political representation. Senator Cory Booker was among the prominent figures who spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of democracy.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Alabama can use a congressional map that a lower court had previously deemed intentionally discriminatory against Black voters, vacating the lower court's order.
The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais limits race-based redistricting, potentially allowing Black voters to gain more influence as swing voters in geographically compact districts beyond traditional safe seats.
The US Supreme Court has further weakened civil rights legislation, ruling that Black voters challenging discriminatory electoral district boundaries must now prove racist intent on the part of the state.
Civil rights rhetoric and images of Barack Obama are being employed to persuade Virginians during a key contest in the nationwide battle for U.S. House control.
The Illinois Democratic primary for Senate faces concerns that two Black female candidates may split the Black vote, with growing anger over well-funded efforts to widen this divide.
Knowa De Baraso stated that while Hasan Piker is not a bad person, the left-wing streamer needs to improve his communication style to connect effectively with older Black voters.
As Republicans redraw congressional districts, Democrats are grappling with a critical decision: whether to maintain majority-Black House districts or to disperse Black voters into white suburbs to target more Republican-held seats.
Representative James Clyburn has stated that the Republican Party's efforts in redistricting are part of a broader strategy to disenfranchise Black voters.
Several US southern states, including Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee, are quickly redrawing congressional maps. This effort aims to eliminate Democratic districts and diminish the influence of Black voters, following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Voting rights advocates in the US are preparing to challenge newly gerrymandered congressional maps, which they argue dilute Black political power and resemble 'Jim Crow' era tactics.
An editorial criticizes the US Supreme Court, stating its landmark rulings have slowly erased voting rights, particularly setting back racial equality in electoral opportunity and federal protections for Black voters since the late 19th century.
Al Sharpton has lauded Kamala Harris as a 'potent force in the Black community' among potential 2028 Democratic candidates. He suggests that her influence with Black voters has been overlooked in discussions about the next election cycle.
David Weaver says proposed jury reforms and slow progress on equality risk eroding support in marginal seats
Labour is in “deep trouble” with Black voters, a former government adviser has warned, saying the party is at risk of being seen as “accepting the normalisation of racism”.
David Weaver, who is the chair of Operation Black Vote (OBV), said the government’s plans to restrict juries would “heighten, normalise and embed” racial disproportionality in the justice system and that Black voter...
President Trump frequently invokes his unnamed Black friends, celebrities, and athletes when addressing accusations of racism or discussing Black voters.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett's decision not to endorse James Talarico after losing the Texas Democratic Senate primary has sparked concerns regarding the marginalization of Black voters.
A significant reverse migration is altering the political landscape of Southern states in the US, with Republicans reportedly engaging in gerrymandering in response to the return of Black voters.
The US Supreme Court is set to hear a major case from Alabama, marking its first significant test of a Voting Rights Act ruling, as Republican leaders seek to implement a congressional map deemed discriminatory against Black voters by a lower court.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has dismissed concerns from Black voters regarding new gerrymandering efforts in Louisiana, stating that the creation of a second majority-Black district after a Supreme Court ruling 'brings back fairness'.
Former President Barack Obama appeared in Texas to support Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who is working to gain the support of black voters after a contentious primary.
Voting rights activists are shocked by the swift action of US southern states like Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, which are redrawing congressional maps to favor white voters following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
An article discusses whether Black voters could play a crucial role in the Republican Party's performance in the 2026 midterm elections, as polls currently show Democrats ahead.
Texas Democrat James Talarico is reportedly facing a tough test in securing the support of Black voters in his Senate race. The article highlights the dynamics and challenges within the ongoing political campaign.
A new report indicates that Black voters are no longer a guaranteed voting bloc for the Democratic Party, challenging the party's traditional safety net.
Nicki Minaj has publicly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing him of treating Black voters as 'stupid' during a speaking engagement in Georgia.
Donald Trump is reportedly losing support among African American voters due to a lack of results and respect, while the Vatican has declined to participate in his 'Board of Peace,' stating the UN is the appropriate body for such initiatives.