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**FILE** Black Democratic operatives and minority-owned firms are raising alarms over spending practices in Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, accusing the campaign of favoring white-owned vendors while sidelining Black-owned firms. (WI photo)

Black Operatives Reportedly Furious Over Kamala Harris Campaign’s Spending Decisions

by Stacy M. Brown September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Violence Interrupters Push Back Against Calls for Defunding

by Sam P.K. Collins September 23, 2024September 25, 2024

**FILE** Prince George's County Executive and Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks is accused of improperly using tax credits on properties in the county and Washington, D.C. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks, Senate Nominee, Accused of Improperly Using Tax Credits

by Richard D. Elliott September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah-Hosted Event Rallies Celebrities, Emotional Stories in Powerful Push for Kamala Harris Campaign

by Stacy M. Brown September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

**FILE** Sen. Chris Van Hollen co-introduced the Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, requiring the biggest polluters in America to begin paying their fair share to confront the climate crisis. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sponsors Tax on America’s Biggest Polluters to Fund Climate Change Solutions

by Richard D. Elliott September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

According to a recent Emerson College poll, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, pictured at the AFRO High Tea in D.C. on Sept. 7, is leading 49% to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s 42%, in the close race for Maryland’s open Senate seat. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

**FILE** Ward 8 Council member Trayon White is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for mayor on June 21. (WI photo)

Collins Council Report: The Return from Summer Recess

by Sam P.K. Collins September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

How Kamala Harris Talks About Race Issues

by Keith Boykin, Word In Black September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks during an interview with members of the National Association of Black Journalists at the WHYY studio in Philadelphia on Sept. 17.

Kamala Harris Addresses Black Journalists, Criticizes Trump’s Divisive Rhetoric

by Stacy M. Brown September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

**FILE** The White House announced an additional $1.3 billion in federal investments for historically Black colleges and universities. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Biden-Harris Administration Commits Record $17 Billion to HBCUs, Driving Unprecedented Educational and Economic Impact

by Stacy M. Brown September 17, 2024September 17, 2024