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A diverse group of supporters, family members, and well-known allies, including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, a host of other elected officials, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, looked on as Vice President Kamala Harris emerged onto the stage at Howard University to the stirring strains of Beyoncé's "Freedom." Jeezy's song "My President," which features the stirring line "My president is Black," energized the crowd before her entrance, setting the scene for a...
I woke up on Wednesday morning like many of my friends. It was filled with a little anxiety, exhaustion, disbelief and a little anger. I had fallen asleep with the TV, so when I woke up, I heard Donald Trump giving his acceptance speech. I kinda had the feeling that Vice-President Kamala Harris was going to come up short as the vote totals were coming in before I dozed off. So as the morning hours were ticking away, I took time to just do nothing and process what had happened. I was upset that...
Millions of Americans have cast their ballots in one of the most consequential elections of our time. From congressional seats to judicial appointments, and ballot propositions, America decided. To everyone who voted, thank you. Regardless of who sits in the White House or the State House, the NAACP stands resolute in our mission to protect the civil rights and dignity of Black and marginalized communities. Our commitment to justice and equality remains unshakable. This moment in time calls for...
Voters have voted and the American people have spoken. A decision has been made and as of Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Presidential results at the 11 o'clock hour is that Donald Trump has won the presidency for a second time, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. It was known that they key to winning this election were the seven battleground states, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. There was a total of 93 electoral votes out of the 538 in...
INKSTER-The Inkster Chamber of Commerce hosted an elaborate birthday celebration to commemorate the City of Inkster's 60 th anniversary of its incorporation on November 16, 1964. The celebratory event entitled, "Keeping the Faith Then and Now", was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Bliss Event Center located at 30225 Cherry Hill Road in Inkster, Michigan. The program participants included Kimberly Faison, President of the Inkster Chamber of Commerce, the Honorable Byron H. Nolen, the mayor...
