By Deana Bass WIlliams and Dee Dee Bass Wilbon (WASHINGTON, DC – November 15, 2024) – The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election revealed a pivotal shift among African American, Hispanic, and female voters, signaling a reevaluation of long-standing party loyalties. President-elect Donald Trump’s increased support within these groups reflects economic discontent, evolving social priorities, and a clear desire for change. As these voter groups express frustration over the current financial landscape and align with culturally conservative values, both parties have a compelling challenge: understanding and effectively engaging with these emerging priorities. One of the starkest indicators of this shift is the…

Submitted by Clarence “Tiger” Davis (BALTIMORE – November 7, 2024) – Over the past few years, especially at the local level of politics, African Americans have increasingly expressed their displeasure and disappointment with the Democratic Party.  I, too, have reservations. In fact, I have stated on many occasions over the past ten years, “We take the party to the dance, and the party dances with everyone but us.” Most recently, I have received letters expressing contempt for the party and its abandonment of our community once elections are over.  While acknowledging their concerns, I have responded to each party critic…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 29, 2024) – The best way to overcome “The Big Lie” is with a more significant truth! For this reason, supporters of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz should set a stretch goal of securing 100,000,000 votes on November 5, 2024. This is 19,000,000 more votes than Joe Biden received in 2020. Only 66 percent of eligible voters turned out for that contested election. Even with overwhelming evidence that no fraud took place in the tabulation of the vote and after over 60 court challenges, Donald Trump stubbornly held on to the lie that the election was…

(TULSA – October 24, 2024) – The two last living survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre today expressed their bewilderment at being excluded from the commission that the City of Tulsa says it has launched as a path to reparations for those most impacted by Greenwood’s destruction. Lessie Benningfield Randle,109, and Viola Fletcher,110 – who in 1921 fled from the white mob that killed countless Black people and razed the Greenwood district to the ground – hoped to have a role in the Beyond Apology Commission by the time it launched on Oct 18. But their requests to participate in…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 18, 2024) – In today’s disinformation landscape, Black women aren’t just caught in the crossfire — we’re the bullseye. As a Black woman immersed in politics, I’ve seen the onslaught of lies, doctored images, and malicious rumors aimed at dismantling our leadership and eroding our voting power. But here’s the truth: we aren’t mere victims. We’re the frontline defense in this battle against digital deception. Take, for instance, the recent disinformation surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris. A crudely altered false photo of her with Sean “Diddy” Combs made its rounds online. Even after swift debunking, it continued to spread,…

(PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – October 16, 2024) – Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will face off in November in a race that could decide control of the U.S. Senate. After last week’s debate between candidates, Prince George’s County residents were left wondering, “What will Angela do?” For county voters, the upcoming decision on who to vote for is significant. Should they back Hogan, a county native whose father served as the last Republican County Executive? Or should they support Alsobrooks, who is now serving her second term as County Executive after previously…

(BALTIMORE – October 11, 2024) – In recent weeks, the reputation of Joshua Harris, a dedicated volunteer and Treasurer of the Maryland NAACP, has been unjustly tarnished by misleading accusations and sensationalized media reports. As someone who has witnessed Mr. Harris’s unwavering commitment to Black people, I feel compelled to set the record straight. Joshua Harris is not just a volunteer; he represents the changing of the guard in an ineffectual organization drowning in scandal and financial disarray. When he assumed the role of Treasurer, he didn’t find a well-oiled machine—he uncovered a financial quagmire that would send most of…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 6, 2024) – Looking historically at demographics, Black men in America have for centuries been singled out for the most vicious and dehumanizing attacks on their personhood and their manhood. Without delving too deeply into America’s dark past, one need only read the Autobiography of Frederick Douglas to capture a glimpse of the atrocious acts perpetrated against Black men that began during slavery and continued unabated with the murders of George Floyd, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and others to understand that the institutional animosity, the stereotyping, and the marginalizing is an everyday phenomenon that still defines…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 5, 2024) – As we approach this critical election season, a remarkable story unfolds across America. Young Black women are not just registering to vote at unprecedented rates—they’re poised to make their voices heard at the ballot box like never before. According to recent data from TargetSmart, voter registration increased by a staggering 175%. This surge is not just a statistic; it’s a powerful statement about the future of our democracy and a continuation of Black women’s longstanding commitment to civic engagement. Higher Heights has been at the forefront of empowering Black women politically for nearly fifteen years. We’ve…

(OAKLAND – September 15, 2024) – The African American journey from slavery to the present has been one of both remarkable progress and continuous struggle. The complexities of freedom and liberation within this experience highlight not only the political and social battles fought but also the profound spiritual and psychological transformations that have occurred over centuries. While freedom may have been granted in a legal sense at various points in American history, liberation is a more holistic and ongoing process that touches on the soul, consciousness, and collective identity of African Americans. The Chains of Slavery The Absence of Both…