African-americans

African-American lawmakers support Prez Biden, but some express concern

The Congressional Black Caucus prides itself on its authority among Democrats and its influence with President Joe Biden in particular. So far, only one of its roughly 60 members have joined calls for Biden to drop his reelection bid due to concerns over his age and ability to win. But the caucus' broad backing of the president varies widely, ranging from enthusiastic support to outright skepticism. And a small but growing number are publicly expressing doubts about Biden's candidacy. Black voters are credited with helping Biden clinch the Democratic nomination four years ago and defeat Donald Trump. Whether Black lawmakers stick with the president now, and how fervently they do so, could be critical in the coming days as pressure builds from the highest levels of the Democratic Party for Biden to end his campaign. Biden's approval ratings with Black Americans are down from when he took office, reflecting weakened enthusiasm. Among Democrats nationwide, nearly two-thirds say Biden .

Singer, actor, activist Harry Belafonte dies at age 96 in New York

Harry Belafonte died on Tuesday at his Manhattan house due to congestive heart failure at the age of 96

Ketanji Jackson becomes first African-American woman judge in US top court

Jackson, in a statement, said that she will administer justice "without fear or favour"

Baby formula shortage in United States highlights racial disparities

As parents across the US struggle to find formula to feed their children, the pain is particularly acute among Black and Hispanic women

Biden signs order to improve policing on George Floyd's death anniversary

With lawmakers unable to reach agreement on how to reform police policies or on efforts to reduce mass shootings, the president has limited avenues for advancing his campaign promises

Minneapolis names intersection to honour George Floyd on death anniversary

The intersection quickly became known informally as George Floyd Square soon after Floyd's death, with a large sculpture of a clenched fist as the centerpiece of memorials

McDonald's faces discrimination suit by 52 black former franchisees

The 52 franchisees are seeking as much as $5 million in damages for each of the more than 200 stores that they operated

Biden's VP pick: Who is Kamala Harris and why her African roots matter?

The 55-year-old Harris is the middle-class daughter of an Indian-born endocrinologist and a Jamaican-born economics professor. She was raised in Berkeley, California, and Montreal, Canada

Democratic presidential candidate Biden taps Senator Harris as running mate

Harris, 55, becomes the first Black woman on a major presidential ticket in US history and providing him with a partner well suited to go on the attack against Republican President Donald Trump.

The America I knew

A wave of protests and violence has erupted in the United States following the death of an African-American, George Floyd, in Minneapolis

Panther poetry

The internationalist outlook of the Dalit Panthers has been described as fitting 'into the global mosaic of anger, protest, demonstrations, violence, and youthful revolutionary upsurge'

Murder & multiculturalism

Protests in the US highlight majoritarian weakness

Is 'black history month' pride or marketing?

Is all this true "pride" and support for America's coloured folks?

African-Americans fighting fascism and racism, from WWII to Charlottesville

The Third Reich saw the American system of race law as a model