black voters

Ifeolu Claytor, 23, (right) and Gabrielle Jackson, 28, (far left) check out a social media voting video on Esosa Osa's phone. All three are members of the Northeast Ohio Young Black Democrats.

Politics & Government

Black Voters Need More Convincing From Democrats In 2018

7:01am March 17, 2018

by Asma Khalid

Black turnout in the 2016 presidential election fell to the lowest rate since 2000. To reverse that, some voters say Democrats need to better address issues like wealth disparity and criminal justice.

Queue Listen Now

Supporters of Democrat Doug Jones celebrate as Jones is projected to be the winner in Alabama's special Senate election during his election night gathering Tuesday in Birmingham, Ala.

'Black Votes Matter': African-Americans Propel Jones To Alabama Win

5:37pm December 13, 2017

by Brian Naylor

More than 90 percent of African-Americans voted for Doug Jones in Alabama's special Senate election Tuesday and Jones had the support of 98 percent of black women, according to exit polling.

Quentyn Israel, 6, watches with his father and siblings as President-elect Barack Obama gives his victory speech on Nov. 4, 2008, in Denver, Colo.

For Much Of Black America, Election 2016 Has Been Rough

9:43am October 16, 2016

by Sam Sanders

There are deep emotions in the African-American community behind this election's lopsided poll numbers: dissatisfaction, nostalgia, and even disgust.

Queue Listen Now

Voting Restrictions Won't 'Make America Great Again'

6:20pm September 03, 2016

by Mary C. Curtis

Donald Trump's outreach to African-Americans can't erase his and the GOP's support for tactics that disenfranchise or discourage black voters, writes Mary Curtis in this commentary.

"It's been in my lifetime that I could not register and vote freely," said Flonzie Brown-Wright.

Politics & Government

For Many Black Voters, Trump's 'What Do You Have To Lose?' Plea Isn't Enough

7:10pm August 24, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump promises to help bring jobs and security to black neighborhoods. But his poll numbers with African-Americans are in the low single digits, and many say his message is insulting.

Queue Listen Now

Brian Barnes, co-director of African American Initiatives for the Ohio Republican Party, speaks at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Cleveland.

Can GOP Strides With Black Voters Survive The 2016 Campaign?

12:13pm March 08, 2016

by Nick Castele

Republicans' outreach to black communities has focused on Cleveland, site of the party's convention this summer. But their modest gains may not last amid the rhetorical fireworks of the 2016 campaign.

Politics & Government

Super Tuesday: How It Happened State By State

11:22am March 02, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump won big across the board, but Ted Cruz pulled off a surprise in Oklahoma, and Marco Rubio finally won his first state in Minnesota.

Hillary Clinton Looks For Redemption In South Carolina

11:27am February 27, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

In 2008, Clinton suffered a crushing defeat as black voters rushed to Barack Obama — the beginning of the end for her campaign. Now, a win in the state would give her momentum for Super Tuesday.

Clinton Versus Sanders: The Rift Between Older And Younger Black Voters

2:36pm February 17, 2016

by Sam Sanders

The division among African-American Democrats in South Carolina is a reminder that no group is a monolith. Bernie Sanders is making inroads in what has been considered Clinton Country.

Are Black Voters Ready For Hillary Clinton?

11:26pm June 12, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

African Americans are going to be key to a Hillary Clinton presidential run. After a tense 2008 primary fight with Barack Obama, she's trying to win them over.

Queue Listen Now