WASHINGTON, DC – The heads of eight legacy civil rights organizations commend President Joe Biden for his unwavering commitment to racial equity and congratulate him on today’s historic decision to commute the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and grant pardons to 39 more. This action reflects his dedication to addressing systemic inequities, a hallmark of his presidency. […]
Headlines
Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: The Griot and the Hitmaker
By Edrea Davis – As someone who remembers the birth of hip-hop when my neighbors in New Jersey dropped Rapper’s Delight and made history, I’ve had a front-row seat to the genre’s evolution. Fast-forward to today and I’m reflecting on two of hip-hop’s most influential artists: Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Both deserve respect, but for […]
Statement from President Joe Biden on Pardon of Hunter Biden
Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted. Without aggravating factors like use in a crime, multiple purchases, or buying a […]
HBCU Green Fund’s Africa Network Calls for Bold Climate Action and Equitable Financing Over Empty Promises at COP29 in Azerbaijan
ATLANTA, Washington, DC – The HBCU Green Fund’s Africa Network, comprised of youth representing ten African countries, concluded COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a press conference addressing their contributions to negotiations and urgent calls for equitable climate financing, adaptation, gender equity. They urged global leaders to dismantle systemic inequalities, move beyond empty promises and ensure […]
Civil rights group’s president ‘dismayed’ by Walmart decision to cut DEI
By by Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill – One of the nation’s leading civil rights groups is condemning Walmart’s recent decision to end its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Marc Morial, CEO and president of the National Urban League, told “CBS Mornings” he is “dismayed by this decision.” “I think what they did is succumb to […]
Media Must Stop Distorting the Narrative: Black Women Are Stepping Back Because of America’s Endorsement of Racism and Misogyny, Not Minority Support for Trump
By Edrea Davis – Kenya Hunter of the Associated Press wrote a compelling article about Black women reassessing their role as the backbone of American democracy and their contributions to political and social movements following Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory. After witnessing Trump secure the popular vote and presidency despite holding rallies with racist insults, […]
Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech
Washington, D.C. — With just one week until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris took to the White House Ellipse tonight, delivering a powerful speech that contrasted her vision for America with that of her opponent, former president and convicted felon, Donald Trump. In, “A New Way Forward,” Harris detailed her personal journey, highlighted her […]
Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Shirley Franklin & women in 34 GA counties “Overload the Polls” on First Day of Early Voting
Atlanta, GA – In a powerful show of civic engagement, state and local leaders converged upon the C.T. Martin Recreation Center polling location on Tuesday for a press conference in support of “Overload the Polls,” a statewide voter mobilization effort kicking off the first day of early voting. Spearheaded by Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), […]
Global Environmental Leaders Kick Off Climate Week NYC at HBCU Green Fund’s Fourth Annual Climate Justice Summit
Harlem, New York – Amid growing global calls for climate reparations and justice, over 350 global leaders, activists, and students convened in historic Harlem for the HBCU Green Fund’s fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver. This event kicked off Climate Week NYC with two days of impactful discussions addressing urgent climate challenges facing marginalized […]