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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 03: Democratic Senate candidate Jaime Harrison waves goodbye to supporters after conceding to his challenger, incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), on November 3, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina. Graham won a fourth term in the senate with his reelection tonight. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Jaime Harrison Formally Named Democratic Party Chair

Harrison was elected DNC chair on Thursday.
01/22/2021

DNC Agrees to #BlackLivesMatter Presidential Town Hall But Not to a Debate

A debate on race is out of the question.
10/21/2015
Loretta Lynch

Blazing the Trail: African-American Political Firsts

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Obama: No Accident Economy Improving Under His Watch

President defends agenda at DNC winter meeting.
02/20/2015

House Majority Whip Under Fire for 2002 Speech to White Supremacist Group

Rep. Scalise says he was unaware of the group's leanings.
12/30/2014
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The Election Is Over - Now What?

What's next after the Republican blowout?
11/07/2014

Praise Be the Ballot Box: CBC Launches Freedom Sundays to Turn Out Voters

African-Americans will be key voters in several races.
09/22/2014

This Day in Black History: Aug. 28, 2008

Barack Obama accepts the Democratic presidential nomination.
08/28/2014
Convention Keynote Address

This Day in Black History: July 27, 2004

Barack Obama's keynote address at the DNC made history.
07/27/2014

Rep. James Clyburn Calls on Obama to Step Up for Dems in the Midterms

Clyburn asks President Obama for operational assistance.
03/31/2014
Texas Voter ID Law

Democrats Seek to Help Women Lift Every Voice and Vote

Lawmakers push DNC Voter Expansion Project.
03/24/2014