Lizzo attends the 51st NAACP Image Awards, Presented by BET, at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2020 Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Whether she’s belting body-affirming lyrics or bringing attention to social justice issues, songstress Lizzo has continually used…
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The 1960s Reminisce: Black Americans Voting For the First Time
As the nation awaits results in what has turned out to be a historic election in a historic year, we look back to the elections after the Voting Rights Act. Today marks the conclusion of a fraught political season like…
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‘Shape Up The Vote’ Barbershop Initiative Aims To Increase Voter Turnout
Barbershops are considered a cornerstone within the Black community and as Election Day nears these establishments are being used as vessels to increase voter turnout. According to Freethink, a grassroots effort dubbed Shape Up the Vote was created to empower…
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Still Didn’t Get Your Mail-In Ballot? Here’s How You Can Still Vote And Make It Count
Editor’s Note: This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting project covering local election integrity and voting access. It is available for reprint under the terms of Votebeat’s republishing policy. Millions of New Jerseyans have cast their ballots for Tuesday’s…
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6 Things To Remember As You Vote In-Person
Despite all the challenges to this year’s election – long lines, calls for voter intimidation, baseless claims of fraud – voting is a fundamental civil right. As a political scientist who studies campaigns and elections, I have confidence in American…
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NBA Star Chris Paul Enrolls At Winston-Salem State University
NBA star Chris Paul is putting the focus on furthering his education during the off season. According to HBCU Game Day, the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has enrolled at the North Carolina-based Winston-Salem State University. Chris Paul enrolls at…
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LeBron James’ Poll Worker Recruitment Effort Reaches 20,000 Volunteers
As the presidential election nears, NBA player and activist LeBron James is furthering his mission to spread awareness about voter suppression tactics and eliminate barriers that stand in the way of individuals exercising their right to vote. James’ nonprofit More…
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We Shall Overcome: Black Voter Suppression In 2020
WE THE PEOPLE…of the United States of America are less than seven weeks away from what President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have called “the most important election in the history of our country.” They may have…
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