New Poll: Most Black Californians Remain Undecided in California Gubernatorial Race A CBS News poll, conducted from April 23 to April 27, finds that Black voters in California remain largely […]
Tag: U.S. Supreme Court
Posted inPractical Politics
The Politics of pondering our place
In the United States, Black Americans have for long put our faith in a better, respected life coming in the U.S. based on three things: the Black church, strong public […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
Black leaders warn of ‘attack’ on voting rights
Black elected officials, civil rights attorneys, and grassroots organizers from across California convened in a virtual conference on May 1 to sound the alarm following an April 29 U.S. Supreme […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics, National
Virginia Democrats enter the war on maps
“Democrats are going to take back control of the United States House of Representatives. It’s the reason why we see Republicans in full-blown panic right now,” House Democratic Leader Hakeem […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
High court weighs decision that could silence Black voters
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a case that could decide the future of voting rights in America. At the heart of Louisiana v. Callais is whether […]
Posted inGovernment, Government/Politics, National
Supreme Court lifts limits on Los Angeles area immigration raids
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a win and lifted restrictions barring federal agents from making immigration arrests resulting from “roving patrols” that a Los Angeles […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics
New Trump executive order threatens diversity in higher ed
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order requires colleges receiving federal aid to submit detailed admissions data — including race, GPA, test scores, and acceptance rates — to prove they aren’t […]
Posted inOpinion
Tell the Supreme Court: We still need Affirmative Action
One of the great joys of my life is teaching. I’m fortunate to teach classes on social justice at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most respected schools in […]
Posted inCounting the Cost, National, Opinion
Race neutrality is anti-Blackness
During this Supreme Court session, the justices will tackle affirmative action in two cases brought by “Students for Fair Admissions” opposing affirmative action policies at Harvard University and the University […]
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Padilla urges Biden Administrationto prioritize equity in Roe overturn
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to prioritize health equity for racial minorities, and low-income, immigrant, […]
