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LeBron James’ New Voting Rights Push
It is fair to say LeBron James is launching one of the most important athlete political campaigns in history. As Georgia’s primary elections this week turned into a voting meltdown, it’s […]
2 Chainz and Michelle Obama Educate Former Inmates on Voting Rights
2 Chainz is teaming up with Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote initiative to help those who were formerly incarcerated understand their voting rights. “As you know, or may not know, me […]
Black Voters Matter call for a US Department of Democracy
In the wake of ongoing voter suppression techniques that disproportionately affect Blacks and working class communities, Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown says that only a Department of Democracy can […]
Hip-Hop leaders among 100 Black men who say Biden needs Black Woman VP
Less than 24 hours before Joe Biden announced Senator Kamala Harris as his VP running mate, Hip-Hop stars—including Diddy, Timbaland and Ty Dolla $ign—released an open letter stressing that without […]
Voter Suppression Threat in 2020 Presidential Election
On the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, voter ID requirements, purging voters and redrawing election districts are among voter suppressions tactics. READ MORE
Ice Cube’s Plan for Ending Racism in America
SOURCE In this recent The Hill op-ed, the Straight Outta Compton rapper-turned-actor offers a plan for ending racial inequality in America. In 2006, journalist Tavis Smiley released his Covenant With […]