DID YOU KNOW…..!?African American communities are disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and toxins. About 71% of Black individuals live in areas with higher levels of pollution compared to 56% of white individuals

Trump Takes the Lead in Four Crucial Swing States, Shaking Up Election Predictions

New polls show that Donald Trump is leading Joe Biden in four key battleground states. In Georgia, Trump has a four-point lead over Biden among registered voters with 51% to 47%.

Biden won the state by a narrow margin in 2020, becoming the first Democrat to do so since 1992. In North Carolina, Trump is ahead by three points, with a six-point lead among independent voters.

The last Democrat to win in North Carolina was Barack Obama in 2008. In Nevada, Trump is up by three points, with 44% to 41% for Biden.

Trump also has a four-point lead in Arizona. These polls suggest that Trump has gained support among young and black voters, while Biden's lead remains strong among African Americans.

Millions of Black and Latino Voters Underrepresented in US Voter Databases - A Troubling Reality

A new report has revealed that nearly 25 million Black and Latino eligible voters are missing or incorrectly listed in U.S.

voter databases, making them virtually unreachable by traditional outreach methods. The report, titled "Surfacing Missing Voters: Addressing Data Systems, Tools, and Engagement Models that Invisibilize Black and Brown Communities," highlights the systemic marginalization of Black and brown communities in the digital systems of voter engagement in the United States.

The disparities revealed in the report show that 40% of Black and Latino individuals are missing from voter outreach efforts, compared to only 18% of white individuals. This significant underrepresentation could have a significant impact on the results of future elections.

The report calls for philanthropic investments in community-based data collection, support for antiracist modeling efforts, and adopting broad relational organizing strategies to address these disparities and ensure a more equitable electoral process.

Shifting Tides: The Surprising Rightward Trend Among Voters of Color

In this New York Times article, author David Leonhardt challenges the notion that racial resentment among white Americans was the sole reason for Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election. While race did play a role, Leonhardt argues that politics is rarely driven by a single factor and that the election was more complex than that.

He points out that in the eight years since Trump's election, there has been a rightward shift among voters of color in the United States. Asian, Black, and Hispanic voters, particularly working-class voters without a college degree, have become less likely to support Democratic candidates and more likely to support Republicans, including Trump.

Leonhardt suggests that this trend among voters of color undermines the narrative that Trump's victory was solely based on racial resentment among white voters.

President Biden Credits Voters Who 'Brung Me to the Dance' in High-Stakes Election

President Joe Biden is casting the upcoming presidential election as a prom night for the voters who "brung him to the dance." In his speeches and addresses, Biden thanks various groups of supporters, including Irish Americans, Black Americans, unions, bigwig donors, environmentalists, Jewish Americans, teachers, and his campaign staff.

His expressions of gratitude aim to make different voter blocs feel important to his cause, but they also highlight the conflicting coalitions that both Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump need to assemble to win the election. Biden's campaign believes that his ability to connect with a wide range of voters is his secret weapon, while Trump's campaign argues that Biden is struggling to keep his coalition intact.

Biden needs to rebuild his winning coalition of college graduates, union households, younger voters, and Black and Hispanic Americans. However, he currently has weak polling among these groups, which raises concerns about his chances in November.

Biden is therefore focused on convincing various constituencies that they hold the key to his reelection because of their shared values.

Trump's African American Support Fails to Increase in Georgia Primary

According to an analysis of voter turnout data by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, about 95% of Black voters in Georgia's recent presidential primary chose a Democratic ballot, casting doubt on former President Donald Trump's claim that he is gaining support from Black voters. Trump has said that his involvement in criminal investigations has made him popular among Black voters, but the primary results seem to contradict this assertion.

Furthermore, the data show that only 5% of Black voters in Georgia participated in the Republican primary, suggesting that there has been no major shift in Black voter behavior. While Trump has predicted that 20% of Black voters will support him in the general election, political scientists and analysts remain skeptical of this claim.

Justice Delayed: Black Americans Still Waiting for New Congressional Seats

In Louisiana, Black Americans are still waiting for the creation of a second majority-Black congressional seat, despite legislators knowing as far back as 1992 that it was necessary. In 1992, election lines were redrawn to create a majority-Black district, but it was later deemed unconstitutional due to being based on race.

The next attempt to create a second majority-Black district came in 2022 after the 2020 U.S.

Census, but Republican lawmakers defended their decision not to do so. However, federal courts rejected the congressional map drawn by the Legislature and also stated that more Black districts should have been created for the House and Senate.

A special panel of judges will now decide whether the newly proposed map is acceptable. In conclusion, justice for Black citizens in Louisiana is still delayed, leaving them waiting for the representation they deserve.

Commissioner Rogers Triumphs in Historic Election Victory for the Black Community!

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers has won re-election despite a hefty sum of $850,000 being used by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi to try and defeat him. Rogers believes his victory is a win for the African American community, as his reelection provides an independent voice for Cook County taxpayers.

Rogers criticized Kaegi for attempting to handpick a representative on the Board of Review, insulting the Black community in the process. Rogers received 62.

28% of the vote, with 59,359 votes, compared to Larecia Tucker's 37.72% or 35,944 votes.

The reelection campaign was marred by violence and harassment, with Rogers and his ally, Rep. Sonya Harper, experiencing physical confrontations and property damage.

Despite the challenges, both Rogers and Harper prevailed in their races.