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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 the Senate runoff about the importance of voting. To watch the full interview, click play above.

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 comments she made on MSNBC over the weekend discussing the impact of Latinas on the 2020 presidential election. Longoria said at the time: “The women…

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 his 30 million Twitter followers. God is so good 😊 Today I am voting for the first time in my life for the President of…

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 this monumentally important election. And she’s asking her fellow compatriots to do the same. The 28-year-old “Bartier Cardi” rapper posted a video for her 77…

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 buildings command a striking and bold presence. As a part of efforts to promote conversations around voters’ rights the ACLU of Michigan in partnership with…

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 was born as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. in Long Beach, California, almost 49 years ago (his birthday is Oct. 20), is imploring his fans and…

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 piece that appears in The New York Times, Megan writes about Black female voting power, her scathing denunciation of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on…

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 about the first 2020 presidential debate and called out the current President of the United States, who faced off against Joe Biden, for being “fake.”…

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. 3, 2020, if they want to take back their “rights.” In a video shared on Twitter, the 29-year-old star said: “I know I’m the last…

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 out have included Usher, Quavo and DJ Khaled. Knowing that voting is the key to making your voice heard and affecting real change, the three…

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 current president out of office. “I’m not gonna show my face on this video. I look like s—, I feel like s—. I’m a little…

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 the NBA and NBPA decided how they would resume the season in the midst of a player boycott, which stemmed from the senseless shooting of…

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, 2020. Elle magazine facilitated the Zoom video chat between Cardi, 27, and Biden, 77, which included topics ranging from the novel coronavirus pandemic to police…

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 civil rights leader during the ceremony, which took place at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. “I’ve come here today, because I, like so many…

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 Reed, currently serves as the program director and staff liaison for the Black Men Count initiative at Fair Count. He has over a decade of…

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 received his bachelor’s degree in political science along with a concentration in African and Latin American politics. He is passionate about the expansion of democracy…

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 group The Roots is typically a highlight of the summertime in Philadelphia, the event will still be impactful. While the event will remain rooted in…

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 for candidates in local, state, national, and international elections, as well as for companies such as Uber and Google. We spoke with Woodbury about the…

Andrea Young is a civil and human rights advocate and the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia, which for more than 60 years has been fighting to protect and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people. Prior to her role at the ACLU, Young was an adjunct professor…

Congressman Hank Johnson is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s 4th Congressional District. He works to empower underserved minority communities and help ex-offenders reenter society after incarceration. Rolling out spoke with the congressman about the state of Black America during this global health pandemic, the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security…