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BLACKVOTER.ORG #88
Empowering Awareness: Stay Grounded With Blackvoter.org Newsletter!
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"Black Men Everywhere!" is an explosive one-man play written, directed, and performed by Jinho "Piper" Ferreira. The play explores a fictional scenario in which police officers who have gotten away with killing unarmed Black people start turning up dead themselves.
Set against the backdrop of a presidential election, the play delves into how political and cultural leaders manipulate the myth of the dangerous Black man for personal gain. Ferreira was inspired to write the play after going on a cross-country Black history tour with his family, during which they visited important historical sites and documented their experiences.
"Black Men Everywhere!" features Ferreira playing 21 characters and is described as a love story, highlighting the importance of Black men and the Black woman.
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As Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare to face off in the first presidential debate, Georgia voters are contemplating their decision for the 2024 election. Biden won Georgia by fewer than 12,000 votes in 2020, cementing the state's status as an influential political battleground.
However, many voters are now expressing concerns about Biden's performance, particularly regarding police reform. Georgia's black and Latino populations, in particular, are showing signs of a crumbling Democratic coalition, after turning out to vote in record numbers for Biden in 2020.
The upcoming election will likely be decided in pivotal states like Georgia, as polls indicate that Biden has lost significant ground there. With a changing demographic landscape and new challenges such as inflation and the Israel-Gaza war, Democrats and Republicans are both unsure about what will happen in November.
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Voters in DeKalb County, Georgia, which is predominantly black, are divided in their support for Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 election. While some black voters in the area continue to support Biden, others express dissatisfaction with his performance and suggest alternative candidates they would prefer.
One voter mentioned wanting to vote for Michelle Obama or Oprah Winfrey instead of Biden. Another voter expressed support for Trump, citing his business experience and focus on economic issues.
Some voters said they were not backing either candidate and mentioned alternative options such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
or Cornell West. This article highlights the range of opinions among black voters in Georgia and suggests that the upcoming election may not be as predictable as expected.
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Black GOP lawmakers Reps. Wesley Hunt and Byron Donalds hosted an event called "Congress, Cognac, and Cigars" in Atlanta, in an effort to mobilize Black voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
The event aimed to have a real conversation about the Black male vote and leadership, and how they will impact the election. Hunt emphasized that Black voters, particularly in swing states like Georgia, will play a crucial role in determining the winner of the election.
The goal is for Trump to win 25-35% of the Black male vote, an increase from the 19% he won in 2020. Hunt also acknowledged the importance of Black women in the voting demographic, stating that they should not be overlooked when it comes to engaging with the Black community.
The event is part of a wider strategy to engage and win over Black voters for the Republican Party.
In this article, the author highlights the biggest problem with former President Donald Trump's pitch toward black voters. The author starts by referencing Trump's statement from eight years ago, where he asked black voters what they had to lose by trying something new like him.
However, the author points out that under Trump's presidency, black communities suffered major setbacks. Trump not only stoked racial controversies but also took steps to harm urban investments and block enforcement of a housing policy meant to address racial segregation.
Moreover, Trump sabotaged a law that guaranteed health insurance for many African Americans, undermined voting rights protections, and rolled back environmental protections. The author also mentions Trump's future plans to focus on "anti-white racism" instead of addressing discrimination against people of color.
Overall, the article argues that black voters have a lot to lose from a second Trump term, given his record and troubling plans for the future.
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The June 25th primary elections in New York, Colorado, and Utah yielded mixed results for candidates. Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Democrat representing New York's 16th District, lost his primary to a more moderate Democrat, George Latimer.
The primary race was marked by divisions within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Gaza conflict, with Bowman's criticism of U.S.
support for Israel making him a target for pro-Israel groups. On the Republican side, Lauren Boebert easily won her primary in Colorado's 4th District.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed several candidates in these primaries, but three of them lost. The primaries also set the stage for several key congressional matchups in the fall, including races in Colorado and New York that could affect the balance of power in the House.
All in all, the primaries showcased divisions within both parties and foreshadowed competitive races in November.
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In a major victory for racial justice, the black mayor of Newbern, Alabama, has finally been allowed to lead his town after facing opposition from his white predecessors. A settlement agreement was reached between Patrick Braxton and the former mayor and town council members, declaring Braxton as the lawful mayor of Newbern and granting him all the rights and privileges of the position.
Under the agreement, Braxton must be given immediate access to all official documents and property needed to perform his duties. The settlement also requires the town to submit future changes related to voting and eligibility to the federal district court or the U.
S. Attorney General for approval until 2030.
Braxton's lawsuit alleged intentional racial discrimination and the violation of voting rights by preventing black residents from participating in local elections. While the defendants deny any wrongdoing, they approved the settlement to avoid further legal proceedings.
This settlement is an important step towards justice and equity in Newbern.