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Can Donald Trump Really Get Black People To Vote For Him?
Jeff Sessions and a stimulus plan.
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Black Republican Leaders Won’t Participate In West Point Meeting
Vice President Mike Pence will meet with black West Point cadets for a round table discussion and deliver remarks at an awards dinner, but a White House official said black Republican leaders won’t be part of it.
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The White House Is Drafting An Executive Order On HBCUs, Sources Say
Omarosa Manigault said during Wednesday’s meeting that she is working on an executive order regarding historically black colleges and universities, according to a source.
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A Top Black Congressman Calls Trump DOJ Civil Rights Hire "A Slap In The Face"
The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus slammed the hiring of John Gore to work in a senior level position the civil rights division of the Justice Department.
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Black Lawmakers Say It Was Their ‘Duty’ To Attend Inauguration, But Still Leave Disappointed
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus said they came to the inauguration out of a sense of duty, but weren’t feeling optimistic following Donald Trump’s speech.
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Black Leaders Worry They Won’t Have A Seat At The Table
Civil rights organizations are trying to advance agendas that are in some cases squarely opposed to Donald Trump’s stated policy priorities. After years of White House access, established organizations and prominent activists are grappling with the next move.
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More Black Lawmakers Are Considering Boycotting Trump’s Inauguration
But the Congressional Black Caucus has not formally discussed boycotting as a group, sources told BuzzFeed News.
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Black Lives Matter Activists Not Happy Civil Rights Leaders Attended Trump Meeting
The question of whether to oppose Trump unconditionally is a big one across left-leaning groups, but it’s also heightening generational tensions within the black activist community.
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Omarosa Angers Black Republicans With Invite-Only Meeting
Some black Republicans fear that the Trump administration will approach outreach and the community differently than previous Republican presidents — starting with Wednesday’s meeting.
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Longtime Democratic Organizer Enters Race For Party’s Vice Chair
Amid a proxy fight over the party’s direction, LaToia Jones is running to replace current Vice Chair R.T. Rybak. She’s the first black woman to announce her candidacy for leadership.
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Internal Politics Already An Issue In Ben Carson’s Confirmation Prep
Getting the retired neurosurgeon ready for his confirmation hearing and to run a federal department is the top priority, but sources say the role of one adviser has created tension within Carson’s inner circle.
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Will My Brother’s Keeper Continue In The Trump Administration?
Top Democrats like Boston Mayor Marty J. Walsh are hoping the president-elect keeps My Brother’s Keeper. Amid silence from Trump camp, it’s really anyone’s guess.
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Top Candidates For DNC Chair Pitched CBC For Their Support
As part of rounds made in Washington last week, DNC candidates Rep. Keith Ellison and Jaime Harrison sought support at the CBC in private meetings.
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Louisiana Democrat Is Elected Chair Of Black Caucus
Rep. Cedric Richmond of Baton Rouge will lead the largest-ever Congressional Black Caucus.
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Congressional Black Caucus Furious With Pelosi Over Proposed Leadership Changes
Members and former CBC staffers say that changes Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is proposing will diminish the role of Rep. Jim Clyburn, a highly respected member of the Democratic caucus. Some members believe at least two-thirds of the CBC could possibly vote against her.
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Trump Transition To Place Black Republicans On Landing Teams
Up to two dozen black Republicans are being tapped to assist Donald Trump’s transition team.
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Black Lawmakers Search For A Post-Election Plan
The Congressional Black Caucus had no contingency plan for a Trump victory and members are trying figure out how — or if — they’ll be able to work with the president-elect.
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2016 Was The Year Black Lives Matter Went Global
Activists for black, brown, and Indigenous rights around the world have adopted the Black Lives Matter slogan alongside homegrown movements against racism and police brutality.
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As A Broader Movement, Black Lives Matter Braces For Trump’s Presidency
The specter of a law-and-order presidency has created an unfamiliar dynamic inside the influential Black Lives Matter movement.
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National Black Faith Leaders Call On Trump To Rescind Bannon Appointment
In a letter made available to BuzzFeed News, prominent black clergy leaders urge Trump to remove Bannon as a sign of good faith and reconciliation.
