From racial terror to literacy tests to modern-day voter suppression, efforts to silence Black political power have never stopped.

(WIB) – Nearly all members of the Blackworld have heard the saying: “A hard head makes for a soft behind.” Translation: “When you don’t listen and learn, reality will eventually whip your a$$.” ...

For a short time, not long after the conclusion of the Civil War, the nation’s capital was the only place where Black men could vote. That enraged a lot of White men in power, who claimed that ...

The divide between men and women has never been larger. Here's why men are turning to the far right in droves.

Donald Trump said he gained a share of the Black vote in 2024 not seen for a Republican presidential candidate since ...

They fed, protected and housed activists who traveled to Selma, Alabama, in March 1965 to demonstrate for voting rights.

The marchers were protesting white officials’ refusal to allow Black Alabamians to register to vote, as well as the killing ...

ESSENCE Black Futures honorees, Dr. Brandon Frame, Tevon Blair, Dr. Topeka Sam and W. Mondale Robinson discuss the power of ...

“The story of the election is that not only did young Black men vote significantly more for Donald Trump but also that Black voter turnout was down.” In his first 100 days in office, Trump has ...

The winner will steer the Olympics on a smooth path in politics and sports toward the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.