NEW ORLEANS — During a press conference held today at Clark Atlanta University, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $100 million unrestricted grant to support UNCF’s capital campaign. UNCF is undertaking a bold $1 billion capital campaign that includes five components: student scholarships, unrestricted funds to enhance the […]
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Congressional Representative Summer Lee Unleashes her Fury on Republicans
(TYT.com) Rep. Summer Lee unleashes her fury on MAGA Republicans MTG, Jim Jordan, Lauren Boebert, James Comer, Paul Gosar, Byron Donalds, Scott Perry and more. She rips them apart for co-opting the phrase “two-tiered justice system” to make themselves victims, destroys them for their endless hypocrisy over judicial ethics and so much more. She breaks […]
Yusef Salaam, of the Exonerated 5, Wins New York City Council Race
Dr. Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated 5 who were cleared of attacking a jogger in Central Park, won the election to become a member of the New York City Council. In the video above Dr. Salaam speaks with activist rapper, Jasiri X on 1Hood Media before the election. ABOUT DR. SALAAM (https://www.yusefspeaks.com): In […]
Black Youth are Eager to Vote in the 2024 Election
Grassroots organizers used creative ideas to get a record number of youth to vote in the last few elections. But recently, an NBC news poll warned that only thirty-eight percent of young voters are excited about the 2024 election. Some young people believe celebrities and influencers will get youth excited about the 2024 election.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis Checks Jim Jordan for Attempt to Interfere with her Prosecution of Donald Trump
In a 9-page letter, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis sharply rebuked Congressman Jim Jordan’s attempt to interfere with her ongoing criminal prosecution of Donald Trump and 18 other co-defendants. On August 14, 2023, Jim Jordan sent a letter to DA Willis outlining several issues he had with the prosecution. Willis’ letter, submitted in response […]
The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) and the Rainbow Push Coalition Will Host, “Combatting the Vicious Attack on Voting Rights!”
CHICAGO – The Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the Transformative Justice Coalition will assemble an All-Star panel of the nation’s most prominent voting rights advocates for a special Voting Rights discussion on July 18th, 2:30 PM (CST) during the Rainbow PUSH Annual International Convention at the University of Chicago, David Rubinstein Forum, 1201 E. 60th Street, […]
USPS Honors Rep. John Lewis With Forever Stamp
ATLANTA – The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis (1940-2020), an American hero and key figure in some of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement, by issuing a Forever stamp with his portrait. A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held today at Morehouse College. […]
Kansas Nonprofit Selected as Part of Microsoft’s National TechSpark Program
IBSA Selected as Part of Microsoft’s National TechSpark Program to Grow Economic Opportunity in Kansas TOPEKA, KANSAS — Microsoft announced IBSA, Inc., as one of 41 organizations to participate in its nationwideTechSpark Fellows Program. Participation in the Microsoft TechSpark Fellows Program will enhance the digital inclusion and equity work already taking place by IBSA in […]
Postal Service Honors Congressman John Lewis on New Forever Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the life and legacy of Congressman, John Lewis (1940-2020), a key figure in some of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement. The first-day-of-issue event for the John Lewis Forever stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the […]