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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 […]

Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech

Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Statement on Grand Jury Decision in Sandra Bland Case

Sioux City, Iowa – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement Monday after a grand jury in Texas decided no felony was committed by the sheriff’s office or jailers in the death of Sandra Bland: “Sandra Bland should not have died while in police custody. There’s no doubt in my mind that she, like […]

Rep. Nikema Williams, Former Mayor Shirley Franklin, Helen Butler, Mobilize Voters for First Day of Early Voting

Old fight, New dance: Black Lives Matter Pole Dance Performance Video Tribute

Los Angeles, CA – Dance has always been a catalyst for empowerment. As a powerful tool of artistic expression, its potency can liberate the viewer and incite change. After being bombarded with news and images per the recent upsurge in senseless killings, from Trayvon Martin to Eric Garner to Sandra Bland, Mia Shanté knew she […]

Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech