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Zohran Mamdani’s Win Signals the Democratic Electorate Is Done Waiting.
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning mayoral primary win signals the Democratic electorate is done waiting — and done settling for corporate-backed moderates.
Brandon Upson
Jun 255 min read


Goodwill Plantation: 17.5 Million Luxury Living on the Backs of the Enslaved
Explore the $17.5M Goodwill Plantation—once home to 1,000 slaves. The haunting truth, history, and images they don’t want you to see.

CUBNSC
Jun 184 min read


NO KINGS PROTEST
NO KINGS PROTEST: Hundreds gather in Columbia, SC to reject authoritarianism & Trumpism. A bold stand for labor, Pride & real democracy.

CUBNSC
Jun 151 min read


Governor Wes Moore’s Veto of Reparations Bill Sparks National Outrage and Reflection on Slavery’s Legacy
Wes Moore’s reparations bill veto ignites backlash, sparking renewed debate on slavery’s legacy and racial justice.

CUBNSC
May 185 min read


Black Excellence in Full Bloom: 2025 North Carolina Black Alliance Summit
CUBN’s New Progressive Journal covers the 2025 North Carolina Black Alliance Summit, celebrating Black Excellence through powerful speeches, historic honors, and bold calls to action from leaders like Pastor James D. Gailliard, LaTosha Brown, Rep. John King, and Congresswoman Eva Clayton.

CUBNSC
Apr 214 min read


A Historic Grand Finale for the Black History Parade and Festival
Columbia's final Black History Parade & Festival honored culture, unity, and advocacy, led by civil rights icon Oveta Glover.

CUBNSC
Feb 231 min read


Thousands Converge on South Carolina House for National Day of Protest
Thousands unite at South Carolina Statehouse for the National Day of Protest, calling for justice, unity, and an end to division.

CUBNSC
Feb 174 min read


As of Five O’clock Today: Trump’s Executive Order Puts HIV Care, SNAP, Medicare, Section 8, and More on the Chopping Block
Trump’s executive order freezes aid for SNAP, Medicaid, Section 8, and more, sparking legal battles and a national crisis.

CUBNSC
Jan 283 min read


Trump Pardons: Pedophiles, Drug Dealers, Cop Beaters, and More—A Nation Left Reeling
Donald Trump’s controversial pardons include a child pornographer, violent insurrectionists, and a drug kingpin, sparking national outrage.

CUBNSC
Jan 234 min read


Annie E. McDaniel Becomes New Chair of South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus at Charleston IAAM
Explore the highlights of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Annual Retreat, Annie E. McDaniel incoming chair.

CUBNSC
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Government Shutdown Looms as MAGA Manipulates and Gaslights the Public
Government shutdown looms as GOP dysfunction and MAGA extremism threaten essential services.

CUBNSC
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Remembering Dr. James L. Solomon, Jr.: A Legacy of Service, Leadership, and Love
Celebrate the extraordinary life of Dr. James L. Solomon, Jr., a civil rights pioneer, educator, and community leader.

CUBNSC
Dec 8, 20243 min read


Trump's Great American Heist: A South African Takeover
America faces unprecedented danger as Trump’s billionaire administration pushes a crypto heist and economic sabotage, threatening democracy.

CUBNSC
Dec 7, 20243 min read


Walmart Boycott Demonstrates the Power of Unity and Consumer Resistance Against Anti-Black Sentiment
Explore the Walmart boycott's impact on corporate accountability, the shifting consumer focus toward inclusive brands.

CUBNSC
Dec 1, 20244 min read


FAFO: How GOP Ken Paxton Betrayed Four Million Workers
Explore how Republican-led legal actions, including Ken Paxton’s court challenges, overturned overtime protections for millions of workers.

CUBNSC
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Matt Gaetz: Trump’s Controversial Pick for Attorney General Faces Senate Confirmation
Explore the controversies surrounding Matt Gaetz's nom as Attorney General, including his ethical challenges, and Senate confirmation.

CUBNSC
Nov 13, 20243 min read


John Thune: A Real Republican Now Leads The Senate
Senator John Thune becomes Senate Majority Leader, signaling a shift in Republican leadership and igniting MAGA backlash.

CUBNSC
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Putin’s Hold Strengthens: Trump’s Debt to Russia Casts Shadow Over Presidency
Putin tightens his grip on President-elect Trump, turning his victory into a global embarrassment and potential national security.

CUBNSC
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Male, Pale, and Stale: The Enduring Struggle for Racial Equality in America
Explore the dark history of racial and gendered oppression in America, examining how laws enabled white men to exploit enslaved Black women

CUBNSC
Nov 9, 20246 min read


A Devine Ham Jumps Over the Moon
A new wave of tough Black leaders enter the South Carolina Statehouse

CUBNSC
Nov 7, 20244 min read
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