Elections Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/category/politics-2/elections/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:37:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 Elections Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/category/politics-2/elections/ 32 32 235275373 Vice President Harris Concedes Election with a Message of Hope and Resilience https://hbcubuzz.com/103048/vice-president-harris-concedes-election-with-a-message-of-hope-and-resilience/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103048/vice-president-harris-concedes-election-with-a-message-of-hope-and-resilience/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:37:08 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103048 In a heartfelt and inspiring address delivered from the campus of her alma mater, Howard University, Vice President Kamala Harris formally conceded the 2024 presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump. During her speech, she called on supporters to remain hopeful and continue the fight for democracy.  “The outcome of this election is not what we […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103048/vice-president-harris-concedes-election-with-a-message-of-hope-and-resilience/feed/ 1 103048 Historic Win: First Black Women Senators Set to Serve Together https://hbcubuzz.com/103041/historic-win-first-black-women-senators-set-to-serve-together/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103041/historic-win-first-black-women-senators-set-to-serve-together/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:49:39 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103041 In a groundbreaking election that has reshaped the face of the United States Senate, Senate-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) will soon make history as the first two Black women to serve together in the esteemed legislative body. Their victories mark a significant milestone for both Delaware and Maryland, states that have […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103041/historic-win-first-black-women-senators-set-to-serve-together/feed/ 1 103041 Donald Trump Wins Reelection – A Setback for Women, Black Americans and the Environment https://hbcubuzz.com/103009/donald-trump-wins-reelection-a-setback-for-women-black-americans-and-the-environment/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103009/donald-trump-wins-reelection-a-setback-for-women-black-americans-and-the-environment/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:23:52 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103009 In a stunning turn of events, Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris in a close and contentious race. The results signal a continuation of Trump’s agenda and present challenges for marginalized communities, particularly Black Americans, women, and the environment. This outcome raises concerns about the next […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103009/donald-trump-wins-reelection-a-setback-for-women-black-americans-and-the-environment/feed/ 1 103009 Too Hot Not To Vote: Urgent Call for Climate-Conscious Voters in 2024 Elections https://hbcubuzz.com/102940/too-hot-not-to-vote-urgent-call-for-climate-conscious-voters-in-2024-elections/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102940/too-hot-not-to-vote-urgent-call-for-climate-conscious-voters-in-2024-elections/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:43:02 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102940 Climate Power’s “Too Hot Not To Vote” campaign aims to energize and mobilize young voters around climate issues. This campaign is not just about casting ballots; it’s a call to action for voters to support climate and clean energy champions such as Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in the 2024 elections. […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102940/too-hot-not-to-vote-urgent-call-for-climate-conscious-voters-in-2024-elections/feed/ 0 102940 Harris-Walz Campaign Gains Momentum During HBCU Homecoming Season https://hbcubuzz.com/102944/harris-walz-campaign-gains-momentum-during-hbcu-homecoming-season/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102944/harris-walz-campaign-gains-momentum-during-hbcu-homecoming-season/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:26:18 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102944 As HBCU homecoming season comes to a close, the Harris-Walz campaign has reported a significant surge in organic support from current students and alums across Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide.  The campaign’s HBCU Homecoming Tour has strategically engaged voters by directly participating in the rich cultural celebrations that define this time of year for […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102944/harris-walz-campaign-gains-momentum-during-hbcu-homecoming-season/feed/ 0 102944 Black Swing Voters Shift +9 Points to Harris on Climate Plans https://hbcubuzz.com/102907/black-swing-voters-shift-9-points-to-harris-on-climate-plans/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102907/black-swing-voters-shift-9-points-to-harris-on-climate-plans/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:22:43 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102907 A recent poll conducted by Climate Power in collaboration with HIT Research highlights a significant shift in support for Vice President Kamala Harris among Black swing voters in key battleground states. The survey reveals that one in three Black voters feel more motivated to vote for Harris after hearing contrasting messages about her climate action […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102907/black-swing-voters-shift-9-points-to-harris-on-climate-plans/feed/ 0 102907 Climate Power Launches Mobilizing Black Voters for Climate Action in 2024 https://hbcubuzz.com/102899/climate-power-launches-mobilizing-black-voters-for-climate-action-in-2024/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102899/climate-power-launches-mobilizing-black-voters-for-climate-action-in-2024/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:59:39 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102899 In a significant initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of Black voters, Climate Power is launching the Black Engagement Program to advance conversations about the disproportionate impacts of climate change on Black communities nationwide. This program seeks to educate and mobilize voters on the importance of clean energy initiatives, showcasing how such policies can lead […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102899/climate-power-launches-mobilizing-black-voters-for-climate-action-in-2024/feed/ 0 102899 HBCU Students Launch Innovative Digital Absentee Voting Guide to Boost Voter Participation https://hbcubuzz.com/102892/hbcu-students-launch-innovative-digital-absentee-voting-guide-to-boost-voter-participation/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102892/hbcu-students-launch-innovative-digital-absentee-voting-guide-to-boost-voter-participation/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:02:10 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102892 Students at Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications introduced a pioneering digital Absentee Voting Guide to enhance civic engagement and streamline the process. This comprehensive tool is designed to assist citizens across all 50 states and the District of Columbia in securely submitting their absentee ballots before the upcoming elections. A Collaborative […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102892/hbcu-students-launch-innovative-digital-absentee-voting-guide-to-boost-voter-participation/feed/ 1 102892 Alabama State University Students Mobilize for Voter Turnout Ahead of Election Day https://hbcubuzz.com/102860/alabama-state-university-students-mobilize-for-voter-turnout-ahead-of-election-day/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102860/alabama-state-university-students-mobilize-for-voter-turnout-ahead-of-election-day/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:59:14 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102860 Alabama State University students showed their commitment to civic engagement on Sunday, Oct. 27, by hosting a vibrant “Get-Out-the-Vote” telephone bank. The event took place at the John Garrick Hardy Student Center Ballroom, where over 100 undergraduate volunteers made calls to registered voters in Alabama’s newly established second congressional district, urging them to participate in […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102860/alabama-state-university-students-mobilize-for-voter-turnout-ahead-of-election-day/feed/ 0 102860 Harris-Walz Campaign Launches Nationwide Registration Initiative Across 60 HBCU Campuses  https://hbcubuzz.com/101689/harris-walz-campaign-launches-nationwide-registration-initiative-across-60-hbcu-campuses/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:11:43 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=86735 The Harris-Walz campaign and the Democratic National Committee are launching a nationwide voter registration initiative on 60 HBCU campuses.

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