Explore the potential of dual voting in American politics and how it could lead to real change. Discover how this unique approach could shape the future of the country. America is at a crossroads, facing challenges that have deep roots in its history—systemic injustice, economic inequality, and a growing divide among its people. While voting […]
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OP-ED: Ensuring Racial Equity by Expanding Internet Access
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Guaranteeing that all Americans have broadband access would not only help close the digital divide but would also give the United States an edge in global competitiveness as it would bring millions of people more fully into the digital economy. One study from last year found that only about 30 percent of African Americans had access to broadband compared with about 60 percent of whites.
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‘Twenty Pearls’ AKA Documentary Shows the Vision and Impact of Black College Women
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Executive Producer and Alpha Kappa Alpha member Kimberly Esmond Adams believes anytime is the right time to tell this type of American story. “This story talks about the role that a group of college women, who were still finding their way in the world, yet were intelligent enough to understand that the world was bigger than them and they could do something concrete to make it better for everyone.”
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In First Act of New Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Reparations Bill
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The impact of slavery and its vestiges continues to affect African Americans and indeed all Americans in communities throughout our nation,” Jackson Lee remarked. “This legislation is intended to examine the institution of slavery in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present, and further recommend appropriate remedies. Since the initial introduction of this legislation, its proponents have made substantial progress in elevating the discussion of reparations and reparatory justice at the national level and joining the mainstream international debate on the issues.”
