The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit agreed with a lower-court ruling that the latest congressional map very likely diluted the power of Black voters.
Tag: Black People
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Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ Named Song of the Year at 2023 CMAs
Ms. Chapman is the first Black songwriter to receive the honor from the Country Music Awards. Her 1988 hit reached a new generation of fans thanks to a cover by Luke Combs.
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As Houston Suburb Sugar Land Booms, a Mass Grave Sits Unresolved
The Houston suburb Sugar Land got its name from a business reliant on the forced labor of convicts. But efforts to memorialize those people have stalled.
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Black Voters’ Shift to Trump Is a Warning Sign for Biden, Strategists Say
A New York Times/Siena College poll painted a worrisome picture of the president’s standing with a crucial constituency. Democratic strategists warned that the erosion could threaten his re-election.
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Why Biden Is Behind, and How He Could Come Back
A polling deficit against Trump across six key states is mainly about younger, nonwhite and less engaged voters. Kamala Harris performs slightly better.