Posts Tagged ‘voting’
LeBron James defends Michael Vick against Ted Cruz’s hateful rhetoric
LeBron James laid a verbal smackdown on political pariah Ted Cruz when the Texas senator lashed out at former NFL star Michael Vick for supporting the “More Than A Vote”…
Read MoreWill Smith pulls his next film out of Georgia over new voter restrictions
Will Smith has changed his plans and won’t shoot his upcoming film Emancipation in Georgia because of the state’s new restrictive voting regulations, which were signed into law this month…
Read MoreMawuli Mel Davis stresses importance of voting on AM Wake-Up Call
Mawuli Mel Davis is a founding partner of the Davis Bozeman Law Firm, where he leads the firm’s civil rights division. Davis spoke with rolling out on the day of …
Read MoreKerry Washington defends Eva Longoria over claims she dismissed Black women
Kerry Washington has defended Eva Longoria after claims she had been dismissive toward Black women. The 43-year-old actress has backed her friend after the backlash, which came in response to…
Read MoreKanye West shows ballot where he casts just 1 vote … for himself (photos)
Controversial rapper Kanye West admits that he has just voted for the first time on Election Day on Nov. 3, 2020, and the “Flashing Lights” emcee documented the experience for…
Read MoreCardi B begs folks to vote after casting her ballot (video)
Cardi B said she climbed out of bed at about 5 a.m. and left her suburban Atlanta home to ensure that she would be able to cast her ballot in…
Read MorePublic art serves as a reminder that your vote matters
In Detroit along Woodward Avenue downtown, or on Livernois south of Six Mile, or down Joy Road, brightly colored murals with “Your Vote Matters” messages emblazoned on the sides of…
Read MoreSnoop Dogg records himself registering to vote for 1st time (video)
Snoop Dogg recorded himself in a humorous video as he proudly went through the process of registering to vote for the first time in his life. Tha Doggfather architect, who…
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion writes about Black women and Tory Lanez in ‘New York Times’
Megan Thee Stallion has delivered Billboard-busting hits, eye-popping videos and risque bikini outfits. Now she is proferring her sociopolitical views for arguably the world’s most recognized newspaper. In an opinion…
Read MoreFrank Ocean launches platform that allows fans to register to vote
Frank Ocean has launched a voting registration widget on his website. The “Thinkin Bout You” hitmaker took to his Instagram Story on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, to give his opinion…
Read MoreTyler, The Creator urging fans to ‘pull up’ to polls on Nov. 3 and vote
Tyler, The Creator is voting for the first time in the upcoming presidential election. The “Yonkers” rapper has urged his fans to “pull up” and have their say on Nov.…
Read MoreQuavo, Usher and other celebrities join ‘Just Vote’ campaign
With the November election quickly approaching, a number of celebrities are using their platforms to encourage people to get out and vote. The latest stars to step up and speak…
Read MoreCardi B rips MAGA supporter for harassing sister; Candace Owens responds
Cardi B and her arch-nemesis Candace Owens engaged in social media mudslinging on Sunday after the rapper said she would continue to encourage her fans to vote to get the…
Read MoreThe NBA shares statement detailing a plan of action, releases playoff schedule
The NBA will resume its postseason in what has become a historic week for the undisputed leaders of the sports world. During lengthy and productive meetings this week, members from…
Read MoreWhat Cardi B demanded during chat with Joe Biden (video)
Cardi B made several requests and demands of presidential candidate Joe Biden that were aired on the day the Democrats fired up their virtual national convention on Monday, Aug. 17,…
Read MorePresident Obama eulogizes John Lewis, takes aim at voter suppression
Former President Barack Obama delivered a powerful eulogy for Congressman John Lewis. On Thursday, July 30, 2020, the 44th U.S. president shared details of Lewis’ upbringing and rise as a…
Read MoreEd Reed of Fair Count breaks down the 2020 Census and its true impact on you
Fair Count is a nonprofit organization started by Stacey Abrams with the mission to achieve fair and accurate calculation of the hard-to-count populations in the 2020 Census. Virginia native, Ed…
Read MoreMondale Robinson discusses blackface and action items for our community
Mondale Robinson is the founder of the Black Male Voter Project, an organization that uses non-traditional approaches to reach Black men. Robinson is a graduate of Livingstone College, where he…
Read More13th annual Roots Picnic goes virtual with Michelle Obama, Lil Baby and more
As the global pandemic continues, the 2020 Roots Picnic has announced it’s going to host its celebration virtually this year. Although the annual music festival started by the iconic hip-hop…
Read MoreResearcher Terrance Woodbury shares the importance of the Census for minorities
Terrance Woodbury is a founding Partner at HIT Strategies, a market research focus firm that centered on people of color and millennials. Woodbury has previously conducted polling and focus groups…
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