Black voters

President Trump addressed Black unemployment in the Oval Office on June 4, stating new factory openings provide hope for Black workers. The article notes his outreach to Black voters prior to this statement.

Fox News polling shows Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff leading GOP challenger Mike Collins by 13 percentage points in the 2026 Senate race, with strong support from Black voters, young people, and independents. Collins, endorsed by President Trump in a June GOP primary, underperforms compared to former Republican rival David Perdue. Voter concerns focus on inflation, with Ossoff holding higher favorability than Collins or Trump.

The N.C. Board of Elections proposed a ban on amplified sound outside polling places, which critics argue disproportionately discourages Black and young voters by stifling voter engagement events like 'Stroll to the Polls' and 'Souls to the Polls.' The rule faces opposition, with no public support noted during a recent comment session, and is part of broader election rule changes under consideration.

A lawsuit filed by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, Citizens Project, Common Cause Colorado, and a concerned individual claims the city's decision to offset Colorado Springs elections from national election dates creates disparities in voter turnout between Black, Hispanic, and White voters.

Georgia's Republicans are convening to redraw political districts in a way that could reduce the influence of Black and nonwhite voters. The session begins without finalized maps, raising concerns about potential gerrymandering.

Rep Summer Lee reintroduced a slavery reparations resolution in May and warned that Black voters may abandon the system that ignores them.

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a 2023 congressional map with one majority-Black district, granting an emergency appeal by state Republicans. The decision reversed a lower court’s block on the map, which critics argue dilutes Black voting power, while Alabama officials defended it as respecting traditional districting principles. Three liberal justices dissented, citing potential discrimination against Black voters.

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.

The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that an Alabama congressional district map with only one majority-Black district diluted the power of Black voters.

The US Supreme Court approved Alabama's congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, ruling 6-3 in favor of Republicans. The decision is described as a major blow to Black voters and a significant political victory for the Republican Party.

The US Supreme Court approved Alabama's congressional map, which eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black districts, in a 6-3 decision. The ruling is seen as a setback for Black voters and a victory for Republicans, following a prior ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act.

The article argues that states which do not value Black voters should not expect to retain Black athletes. It highlights a Black worker's right in 2026 to consider whether a state's tax policies align with fair voting rights.

A federal court blocked Alabama's GOP-backed congressional redistricting plan, citing intentional discrimination against Black voters. Republicans announced plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, as CBS News legal correspondent Jan Crawford analyzes the case.

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais limited the use of race-based redistricting under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, rejecting efforts to create racially gerrymandered districts. The author argues this ruling prevents politicians from treating Black voters as mere data points in maps, while criticizing left-wing reactions for falsely equating the decision to Jim Crow-era racism.

A federal court blocked Alabama's new Republican-friendly congressional map, ruling it was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters. The decision prevents the map from being used in the 2024 midterms, requiring Alabama to instead use a map with two majority-Black districts that favor Democrats.

A federal court blocked Alabama's new Republican-friendly congressional map, ruling it was intentionally drawn to discriminate against Black voters. The decision prevents the map from being used in this year’s midterms, requiring Alabama to adopt a map with two majority-Black districts. The ruling follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act earlier this year.

A federal court temporarily blocked Alabama's new congressional map, which could benefit Republicans, citing potential discrimination against Black voters. The ruling requires Alabama to maintain its current court-ordered districts for the 2026 midterms, delaying efforts by Republicans to reclaim a Democratic-held seat. Similar redistricting efforts in Louisiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee aim to reshape voting districts amid weakened federal voting rights protections.

A three-judge panel blocked Alabama Republicans’ congressional map, ruling it intentionally discriminates against Black voters in violation of the Constitution. The decision was unaffected by the Supreme Court’s recent narrowing of the Voting Rights Act, which the panel said does not alter their finding of constitutional discrimination.

A court rejected Alabama's congressional map, ruling it discriminatory against Black voters. The decision coincided with a voting rights march in Selma, Alabama.

The Republican Party is increasingly embracing racial politics, with members expressing racist views or ignoring them. A recent Supreme Court ruling dismantled protections for Black voters, and racist text groups have been discovered involving young Republican operatives. This shift has significant implications for the party's stance on racial issues.

The NAACP and League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit alleging Tennessee's new congressional redistricting map intentionally discriminates against Black voters in Memphis by undermining fair representation. The lawsuit claims the Republican-drawn map, which splits Memphis into three districts, was created with partisan and racial intent, citing a history of racial incidents and statements in the Tennessee Legislature.

The Supreme Court's recent voting rights decisions are weakening legal protections that enable Black political representation, creating a dilemma for states attempting to address racial vote dilution. Virginia's approach with fair redistricting and civic engagement offers a potential counterexample, though states now face legal risks for both inadequate representation and corrective actions.

The US Supreme Court ruled that voting districts can no longer be drawn along racial lines, allowing partisan aims to shape them. This ruling may lead to a re-drawing of voting districts in several states. The decision has significant implications for democracy.

The article discusses the weakened Voting Rights Act and the Democratic Party's ongoing political debt to Black voters, noting a 60-year change in terms.

The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map in a 6-3 ideological decision, eliminating a second majority-Black district. The ruling has significant implications for the Voting Rights Act and conservative efforts to weaken its provisions.

The US Supreme Court ruled Louisiana must redraw its congressional map, centering on the constitutionality of considering race in redistricting to ensure Black voter representation. The case, Louisiana v Callais, involved a re-argument focusing on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico faces skepticism from Black voters in Texas, who largely supported Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the primary. Despite Talarico's outreach efforts, including church visits and meetings with leaders, many Black voters remain unconvinced he will earn their trust or address their concerns about voter suppression and policy follow-through.

Democratic lawmakers are gathering at the National Action Network Convention to court Black voters. The event is held in New York under Reverend Al Sharpton's leadership.