Kamala Harris to Spend Election Night at Howard University
The decision reflects her deep connection to the renowned HBCU, where she says shaped her into the leader she is today.
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VP Kamala Harris Unveils Agenda for Black Men, Promises Wealth-Building, Opportunity as Election Nears
Harris’ detailed plan appears to offer Black men a vision of leadership, opportunity, and economic empowerment.
VP Kamala Harris Unveils Plan to Expand Medicare for At-Home Care, Emphasizing Dignity for the Elderly
The proposed program aims to relieve the burden on families relying on Medicaid.
Kamala Harris Makes History as She Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president in a week filled with celebration, reflection, and a sense of history in the making.
Kamala Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz as her running mate after much speculation and a whirlwind of last-minute vetting and interviewing candidates.
Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign Surges with Key Endorsements and Record-Breaking Fundraising
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is gaining unstoppable momentum as it barrels toward the Democratic National Convention.
Barack and Michelle Obama Formally Endorse Kamala Harris as Democratic Presidential Nominee
“Kamala Harris is the leader America needs,” the Obamas announced in a forceful statement.
Black Women Rally Behind Kamala Harris to Save Democracy After Biden Steps Aside
In the hours following Biden’s announcement, Kamala Harris’ campaign saw a surge of support, with about $50 million in grassroots donations pouring in.
Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour
The tour, which will begin with a moderated conversation in Atlanta on April 29, will see the Vice President visiting several states to emphasize the administration’s commitment to creating an economy where every person can thrive.
Mostyn Law Commissions Artwork Saluting Vice President Kamala Harris
HOUSTON, TEXAS (January 28, 2021) — Amber Mostyn and Mostyn Law have commissioned original works from a number of local artists, inviting them to share their personal interpretations of the image of Vice President Kamala Harris. These works, created by Linda Simien Kelly, Rico Edwards and Kaima Marie, among others, will be awarded in an…
VP Harris Bids Farewell to Howard University Crowd, Urges Supporters to Keep Fighting for America
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed an anxious crowd at Howard University after conceding the presidential election to Donald Trump.
Over 60,000 Public Servants Receive Debt Relief as Biden-Harris Administration Continues Push for Student Loan Forgiveness
The action brings the administration’s total loan forgiveness to over $175 billion for more than 4.8 million Americans.
Biden, Harris Invited to NNPA Convention as Black Press Celebrates 197 Years, Addresses Voter Turnout and Empowering Black Communities
This year’s event, themed “Empowering Black Press, Communities, Families, and Voter Turnout,” marks the Black Press’s 197th anniversary, just three years shy of its bicentennial.
Biden-Harris Administration Propels HBCUs with Record $16 Billion Investment
Officials said the Biden-Harris administration’s dedication to HBCUs underscores their vital role in fostering upward economic mobility in the United States.
VP Harris Announces $5.5 Billion Funding for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Solutions
A housing crisis is gripping tens of millions of families nationwide, cutting across political lines and sparking bipartisan action in state legislatures.
Vice President Harris Announces Slate of Actions To Help Black and Minority-Owned Small Businesses
Vice President Kamala Harris used her time at Freedman’s Bank Forum to announce new public and private-sector efforts to advance racial equity. Harris said the administration recognizes the continued difficulty that Black-owned businesses have in finding funding. She acknowledged that they routinely are the first to suffer during an economic downturn. Among a slate of…
Vice President Harris Addresses NAACP Convention; Urges Black Voter Participation
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the NAACP convention last month, declaring that freedom, liberty, and democracy are on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. She implored the large gathering at the Atlantic City Convention Center to make sure that all voices are heard. “We’re not going to be able to get these days…
VP Harris Releases Plan To Stop Bias in Home Appraisals
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled an action plan to stop racial discrimination in the appraisal of home values. The 21-step plan seeks to improve oversight and accountability in the home appraisal business. It includes a legislative proposal to modernize the governance structure of the appraisal…
Executive Order Targets Emerging Firearm Threats and Enhances School Safety
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America.
‘This is a Bond for Life:’ From Sisterhood to the Presidential Race
The women who were initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Howard University in the spring of 1986 know VP Kamala Harris as “line sister.”