Suzette Hackney

Nov 3, 2024 | usatoday.com | Suzette Hackney

My eyes popped open in the middle of the night recently, a sense of dread washing over me. Something was amiss. It was as if my ancestors had reached down and tapped me on my shoulder. Hard. “Wake up!”It was in those predawn hours that I remembered my mail-in ballot to vote in Tuesday’s presidential election was halfway across the country. And worse, I would not be back home by Election Day to vote in person. I’ve been bouncing around the country for both work and pleasure in recent weeks. Nevada. Ohio.

Oct 7, 2024 | usatoday.com | Suzette Hackney

It‚Äôs no secret that Black Americans, particularly Black women, helped President Joe Biden secure a seat in the Oval Office nearly four years ago.¬†This year started out differently. More young Black men in America‚Äôs swing states say they plan to back Republican nominee Donald Trump. And Black voters ‚Äď especially young Black voters ‚Äď may have power in the election based on how they don‚Äôt vote.

Jul 31, 2024 | usatoday.com | Suzette Hackney

CHICAGO – Former President Donald Trump served it up Wednesday. On the menu: open bullying, verbal assaults, racist tropes, misogyny, disrespect and outright lies. This time, though, the audience was a room full of mostly Black journalists.  Members of the National Association of Black Journalists, attending their annual convention in Chicago, got all of it – right to the face. It was a stunning spectacle if you didn’t know what to expect. Unfortunately, we knew.

Jul 31, 2024 | yahoo.com | Suzette Hackney

CHICAGO – Former President Donald Trump served it up Wednesday. On the menu: open bullying, verbal assaults, racist tropes, misogyny, disrespect and outright lies. This time, though, the audience was a room full of mostly Black journalists. Members of the National Association of Black Journalists, attending their annual convention in Chicago, got all of it – right to the face. It was a stunning spectacle if you didn’t know what to expect. Unfortunately, we knew.

Jul 21, 2024 | usatoday.com | Suzette Hackney

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2024Dear Democratic presidential nominee, Can I even call you that? It’s late in an election year and we don’t even know for sure who you are. We can guess, even be hopeful, but in this moment we don’t know. So what’s next? We need to know your name. The decision will be political – who is best for the job? – and emotional. Is the pick fair? Is this candidate the one who will win?  We know who President Joe Biden thinks you should be.