Beloved Civil Rights leader Rev. Dr. CT Vivian passed away at his home in Atlanta Friday, July 17, just a few hours before his friend and fellow civil rights leader, John Lewis, passed on. Rev. Vivian, 95, marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and was arrested and suffered brutal beatings by police in his […]
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The Congressional Black Caucus Mourns the Loss of Congressman John Lewis
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement on the passing of House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman and Congressional Black Caucus Member, Congressman John R. Lewis (GA-05): The world has lost a legend; the civil rights movement has lost an icon, the City of Atlanta has lost one of its […]
Amendment 4 Leader, Desmond Meade, Expresses Disappointment with the Supreme Court’s Decision to Temporarily Block Florida Returning Citizens from Voting
“At the heart of this debate are hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, and all parts of the state,” said Desmond Meade, Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. “People who a federal judge said should vote in this election, but that our own government is now blocking.” “We are […]
The “Law and Order” President is the Most Corrupt President in History
Although he claims to me the Law and Order president, Trump is turning out to be the most corrupt president in history – a “criminal enterprise”. Most recently he commuted his buddy, Roger Stone’s prison sentence even though Stone was convicted of lying to cover up the president’s crimes. This demonstrates the overt racism in […]
A Presidency at Death’s Door
The Lincoln Project’s latest video, “One Day”, takes President Trump to task for his abysmal response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As early as January, the President received intelligence briefings that warned of the impending pandemic that would soon upend everyday life in our country. But Trump disregarded his own intelligence and healthcare advisors and […]
Rep. Adams Delivers Floor Speech in Support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Remarks as prepared for delivery are below: Mr./Madam Speaker, today I rise to speak in support of H. R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in […]
Chante Moore to Perform for Family Food Fest Atlanta Virtual Celebration of Black Men on Father’s Day
WATCH LIVE @familyfoodfestatlanta: Atlanta Culinary Charities will showcase live cooking demos from local dads and celebrity chefs during Family Food Fest Atlanta Virtual Celebration of Black Men on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21 from 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM EST on Facebook Live and YouTube. TV Personality Egypt Sherrod will host, DJ Fadelf will play music, […]
Pasadena Police Officers Association Denounce Actions by Police Officers in George Floyd Case
PASADENA, CA – The Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA) express their condolences to the family of Mr. George Floyd and send their strong condemnation on how he was killed while in Police Custody for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. The PPOA is grateful and thankful to all in the Pasadena community for their outpouring of […]
Video: Author Kimberly Jones Breaks Down Why Black people Protest, Riot, and Loot
There are no words to summarize the spirit of author Kimberly Jones’ comments about civil unrest; as she breaks down why there are people who protest, those that riot and others that loot. All I can say is that’s powerful and something everyone can benefit from hearing as we all search for understanding. Her statement […]