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Zohran Mamdani wins the Democratic primary for New York City mayor with 56% of the vote. Discover his journey and impact.

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Civil and voting rights activists gathered in Jackson, Mississippi, to honor what would have been the 100th birthday of civil ...

ESSENCE celebrates the changemakers shaping a bold, Black future today during Black History Month. With our second annual “Black Futures Now” list, we’re honoring a select group of leaders ...

The article discusses the limitations of progressive politics in appealing to Black voters, and the need for independent Black political power.

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Throughout history, the Black voice has never been silent.