today in black history

November 13, 2023

Groundbreaking ceremonies take place for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 2006.


Democratic National Convention - 2012





NC State Senator Don Davis

September 07, 2012 11:00 am



Our cameras caught up with one of North Carolina's rising political stars. Read More


Black Leaders @ DNC

September 07, 2012 12:00 am



Remarks of African-American leadership at the Democratic National Convention. Read More


It's a Wrap!!!

September 06, 2012 11:14 pm



Democrats bring their convention to a close. Read More


On the Scene @ DNC

September 06, 2012 10:08 pm



Our team chats with the public at the Democratic National Convention. Read More


Preparing for the Headliner

September 06, 2012 3:48 pm



Democrats get ready for the headliner as the rain begins to pour. Read More


DNC pulls a Fast One on Israel

September 06, 2012 11:05 am

By Walter Fields, Executive Editor

Changing the platform language was a bonehead move by party leadership. Read More


We’re here to nominate a President

September 06, 2012 12:00 am



Remarks of President Bill Clinton before the Democratic National Convention. Read More


Our Team is HOPE

September 05, 2012 7:20 pm



Meet the young men who are on the ground in Charlotte for NorthStarNews.com. Read More


Video of the the First Lady's Speech

September 05, 2012 3:35 pm



Visit the NorthStar News.com home page or this entry to see video of the speech. Read More


A Reminder of GOP Race Baiting

September 05, 2012 3:13 pm

By Walter Fields, Executive Editor

When Harvey Gantt takes the stage he will be a reminder of the GOP's dirty tricks. Read More


Kamala Harris among Black Speakers Tonight

September 05, 2012 2:47 pm



Tonight's convention program will feature several African-American speakers. Read More


Weather moves Big Night Indoors

September 05, 2012 2:21 pm



President will accept nomination indoors at Time Warner Cable arena. Read More


The Election of a Lifetime

September 05, 2012 12:00 am



Remarks of Governor Deval Patrick (D-MA) before the Democratic National Convention. Read More


Moving this Great Country Forward

September 05, 2012 12:00 am



Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama before the Democratic National Convention Read More


Let the Church Say Amen!

September 04, 2012 11:14 pm

By Walter Fields, Executive Editor

It was a good old fashion revival in the Time Warner Cable Arena tonight. Read More


Ledbetter and Patrick on Fire

September 04, 2012 9:53 pm

By Walter Fields, Executive Editor

The symbol of equal pay and a potential presidential candidate move the crowd. Read More


Booker Rises to Occasion

September 04, 2012 8:21 pm

By Sadiq Ahmed, Political Correspondent

The mayor of Newark speaks forcefully on GOP class warfare. Read More


GOP's Lazy Stereotype

September 04, 2012 6:13 pm

By Walter Fields, Executive Editor

Republicans launch website claiming President isn't working. Read More


Our Undercover Brother

September 04, 2012 3:06 pm

By Walter Fields, Executive Editor

Sadiq Ahmed is on the scene in Charlotte, surveying the convention landscape. Read More


Charlotte Mayor To Speak

September 04, 2012 12:53 pm

By Walter Fields, Executive Editor

Rising Charlotte mayor to address Democrats tonight. Read More