Posts Tagged ‘voting’
Michelle Obama speaks out about dangers of Wisconsin holding primary
Michelle Obama called out officials in the state of Wisconsin for not delaying their Tuesday, April 7, presidential primary as many other states had done. The former first lady and bestselling author authoritatively said the country needs to “do better to ensure voting is safe for all voters” during this time of social distancing. “Today,…
Read MoreStacey Abrams furthers Dr. King’s vision to march on ballot boxes in 2020
Former Georgia House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams made history in 2018 when she became the first Black woman to earn a Georgia gubernatorial nomination. She is also the founder of the voting rights advocacy group Fair Fight 2020. We had the opportunity to speak with Abrams when she recently spoke at an event to honor Dr.…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan encourages people who feel powerless amid injustice to vote
Michael B. Jordan worries people feel powerless to prevent social injustice. The 32-year-old actor — who stars as defense attorney Bryan Stevenson in the legal drama Just Mercy — has encouraged his fans to continue to fight for justice, even if they feel discouraged at the moment. He told theGrio: “I think with these bigger…
Read MoreCardi B and Bernie Sanders team up to talk politics
Cardi B and Bernie Sanders are encouraging young people to take an interest in politics. The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker met with the 2020 presidential democratic candidate to discuss political issues. She wrote on Instagram: “Not me, US. Thank you, Senator Bernie Sanders, for sitting with me and sharing your plans on how you will change this country.…
Read MoreAl Sharpton, Tamika Mallory explain why Black people must vote in 2020 election
The 2020 election could define the future of the next generation. With so much at stake, it’s imperative that every person in the Black community take time to exercise their right to vote. To drive home the point, Al Sharpton and Tamika Mallory shared their thoughts at the National Urban League Conference. Held at the…
Read MoreSecret Georgia lynching testimony to finally be released despite DOJ protests
In 1946, the state of Georgia allowed Blacks to vote for the first time in what was known as the all-White primary. A ruling that year by the U.S. Supreme court, known as King v. Chapman, declared the White primary to be unconstitutional, which allowed Blacks to vote in the state of Georgia. Racists were…
Read MoreBarbershop Talk: Men of the Musa Lair Grooming Gallery discuss the election
The barbershop is a cultural centerpiece in our community. It is a place for men to go to get their hair cut while engaging in conversation. With Election Day is quickly approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, the current topic of conversation for everyone is the midterm elections. We stopped by The Musalair Grooming Gallery, a one of a…
Read MoreElections have consequences, for real
“Elections have consequences, and at the end of the day, I won.” These were the words spoken on Jan. 23, 2009, by then-President Barack Obama to House Republican Whip Eric Cantor. Fast-forward to our present reality, and we see the wisdom of Obama’s words even clearer. Many will attempt to sanitize the emergence of this…
Read MoreGeorgia State Senate race hinges on provisional ballots due by 5 p.m. today
Last Tuesday’s Georgia primary election had a host of runoffs and razor-thin margins of victory for many candidates. Now, Dekalb County, Georgia, leaders that include Attorney Mawuli Davis and Gerald Griggs, SCLC leader Nate Miller and NAACP leader Teresa Hardy and candidate Pastor Sabrina McKenzie are raising an alarm for voters. At issue are outstanding…
Read MoreEva Marcille blasted by Tank for mocking ‘Free Meek Mill’ T-shirt
Model-actress Eva Marcille has come under fire this week for an Instagram post that seemed to mock people’s efforts to free popular rapper Meek Mill. The ex-boyfriend of Nicki Minaj has been imprisoned for up to 24 months for violating the terms of his probation. The former winner of “America’s Next Top Model” hopped onto…
Read MoreMichigan state Sen. Ian Conyers on the importance of voting in local elections
Ian Conyers, who just so happens to be the great nephew of U.S. Representative John Conyers Jr., made history as the youngest elected state senator in Michigan. Elected at 27 years old, the Democrat represents the 4th District of Michigan. Currently, he serves 265K Detroit residents and is continuing to make history by introducing amendments to…
Read MoreDo you know what mayoral candidate Randall Woodfin’s vision is for Birmingham?
Randall Woodfin is a nonpartisan candidate vying for the office of mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. He has served as the District 5 representative on the Birmingham City School Board in Alabama, since he was elected on Aug.27, 2013. He earned his bachelor’s in political science from Morehouse College in 2003 and Juris Doctorate from Samford…
Read MoreSean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ voting advice resonates with millennials
In recent news, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been very vocal about African Americans taking charge of their community in reference to the current election. Combs is advocating for exercising voting rights and believes millennials will play a pivotal role on which candidate will take office next. “I believe we shouldn’t give up our vote so…
Read More‘Washington Diplomat’ publisher Victor Shiblie on importance of global impact
Publisher Victor Shiblie has dedicated the past 21 years to the The Washington Diplomat, a respected news source for Washington’s political community. The monthly newspaper boasts 120,000 readers and it is distributed to 180 foreign embassies throughout the city. In addition to running a national publication, Shiblie has traveled the world creating in-depth, on-the-scene reports and a…
Read MoreDiddy on voting: ‘The whole s— is a scam’
In “that’s not what you said earlier” news, Sean “Diddy” Combs looks to have made a complete 180 degree turn regarding his stance of the importance of voting. Diddy, whose Citizen Change political service group spearheaded the popular and celebrity-heavy “Vote or Die” campaign in 2004, is singing a different tune these days. The music mogul revealed…
Read MoreFerguson election results in more Blacks on city council
It worked. The protests, voter education and the shedding of the blood of an innocent have changed the power structure in Ferguson, Missouri. The first municipal elections since the killing of unarmed teen Michael Brown occurred April 7, and despite severe weather, voter turnout doubled. In previous elections only 12.3 percent of registered voters turned…
Read MoreHip-hop and voting for ignorance, social exchange
Voting and the hip-hop discrimination that happens by both parties, both Democrat and Republican, can be seen as you look at high impact sites that are actually reaching the demographic that is not selectively picked by those who mask their intelligence of the African American community. Their mask of intelligence is also suppressing the…
Read MoreCelebrities Share Election Day Photos on Instagram and Twitter
Check out the celebrities who are exercising their right to vote for our next president and vice president and sharing pictures with fans on Instagram and Twitter. Others were caught by paparazzi. –yvette caslin
Read MoreVoting Machine Fraud Victim Speaks Out
“I’m the guy who shot the video, hopefully this doesn’t get buried.”
Read MoreRapper 2 Chainz Visits BET’s ‘Don’t Sleep’ Discusses Voter Suppression
On Wednesday,Oct. 24, rapper 2 Chainz visited BET’s “Don’t Sleep” for a chat with talk show host T.J. Holmes. On the show he talked about voter suppression and his Respect My Vote initiative. Some may not know that the hardcore rapper is a convicted felon and repeat…
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