The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Secretary of State for violating the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by removing voters from the registration rolls within 90 days of the General Election.
Category: National News
Posted in2024 Elections
House Democrats host Project 2025 hearing to warn voters about potential impacts
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democratic leaders held a discussion on Project 2025, warning voters of the devastating consequences if former President Donald Trump is reelected, including criminalizing abortion nationwide and slashing Social Security and Medicare programs.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Black men, Black voices, Black votes: A barber shop conversation
Stan Dorsey, owner of Ultimate DeZigns Barber & Beauty Salon in southeast Raleigh, N.C., hosted a discussion on the importance of having Black men’s voices and votes counted, which was attended by a diverse group of men who discussed the political landscape and the significance of the vote.
Posted inNational News
New York City Mayor Eric Adams criminally indicted
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery, wire fraud, soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals and conspiracy, marking a pivotal moment in his tumultuous tenure.
Posted inNational News
Hurricane Helene kills at least 44 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast
Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across Florida and the southeastern U.S., killing at least 44 people and causing widespread flooding, tornadoes, and power outages.
Posted inHealth
America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state and local programs
Corrina Jackson, head of a local Healthy Start program in Tulsa, OK, is striving to reduce maternal mortality and erase the race gap by coordinating prenatal and postpartum care, providing pregnancy and parenting education, and addressing issues that influence health.
Posted inEducation
More U.S. schools are taking breaks for meditation– teachers say it helps students’ mental health
GreenLight Fund Atlanta is helping Georgia school systems pay for a mindfulness program for its students, which has been shown to help manage stress and emotions, particularly in low-income communities.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Self-care tips for veterans
Self-care and wellness is essential for veterans, with strategies such as mental health care, disconnecting from technology, and connecting with others being highlighted as effective ways to promote self-care.
Posted inHealth
Nurturing the mind and spirit: Essential postpartum tips for Black mothers
Black mothers are encouraged to prioritize their mental and emotional well-being after giving birth by giving themselves grace, creating healthy boundaries, and planning and accepting support, in order to nurture their minds and spirits during this transformative time.
Posted inHealth
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month: A look at the disease and how it affects the body
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that affects over 100,000 people in the US, with 90% of those affected being non-Hispanic Black or African American, and it is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the red blood cells and can cause damage to the body.
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PRESS ROOM: Congressional Black Caucus releases corporate accountability report on diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Congressional Black Caucus has released a report on corporate accountability, finding that Fortune 500 companies remain committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion despite recent attacks, and outlining 12 best practices for promoting diversity in the workplace.
Posted in2024 Elections
Is America ready for a female commander in chief? Black voters weigh in on the possibility
Black voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Michigan, and Georgia have expressed their concerns about the fragile state of the union and their hope that Vice President Kamala Harris will be elected as the first woman of color president of the United States.