Errin Haines, Associated Press WriterAfrican-AmericanHow Democrats Fare in November Depends on Black TurnoutExperts say there is hope that Black candidates, such as Georgia senatorial hopeful Mike Thurmond, running in key races might energize Black voters to have a broad impact for other Democratic Party candidates.October 10, 2010African-AmericanRacially-Targeted Billboard Campaign Links African-Americans, AbortionAmong African-American leaders opposing a racially-targeted pro-life billboard campaign, Spelman College professor Beverly Guy-Sheftall called the effort a gimmick to “bait Black people” into becoming anti-abortion.February 16, 2010African-AmericanScholar West Urges Holiday Audience Not to ‘Sanitize’ King’s LegacyA scholar and activist invoked the fiery side of Martin Luther King Jr.’s rhetoric Monday at the civil rights icon’s church, urging the audience not to “sanitize” King’s legacy or let the president off the hook on issues like poverty.January 18, 2010Page 1 of 1
