VoteRiders and the Fair Elections Center are working to ensure all citizens can exercise their right to vote, while the ACLU warns of potential voter intimidation tactics and the Election Protection hotline is available to report any incidents of voter suppression.
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A time to help: Red Cross weighs in on how to aid Southeastern communities recovering from back-to-back hurricanes
The American Red Cross and other organizations are working to provide shelter, food, water, and emotional support to communities affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, while warning against scams and disinformation.
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PRESS ROOM: Capital B’s Black political power tour heads to 5 battleground states
Capital B, a Black-led local and national news organization, is continuing its cross-country tour with stops in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, and Arizona, aiming to educate Black voters ahead of the 2024 election.
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Ravens happy with ‘productive’ NFL Draft
The Baltimore Ravens selected CB Nate Wiggins, OT Roger Rosengarten, DE Adisa Isaac, WR Devontez Walker, RB Rasheen Ali, QB Devin Leary, C Nick Samac and S Sanoussi Kane in the 2024 NFL Draft to address their needs at offensive line, cornerback, running back, edge rusher, safety and wide receiver.
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Black teachers help keep Black boys out of special education
Black male elementary school students matched to Black teachers are less likely to be identified for special education services, underscoring the need to increase recruitment of Black male teachers to reduce the schools-to-prison pipeline.