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NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

The NAACP, one of the oldest civil rights organizations in the country, has released an advisory notifying Black Americans of companies that have reversed course on past diversity, equity and inclusion commitments

The Independent UK

California fires destroyed or damaged nearly half of Black homes in Altadena

Residents fear wildfires could erase a once-thriving community that nurtured Black artists, activists and writers

The Guardian - US

Trump Admin Orders Government Employees to Snitch on Secret Diversity Initiatives: 'We're Really Freaked Out'

Trump's executive orders banning DEI programs spark confusion and fear among federal workers, who face unclear directives and potential ripple effects.

Latin Times

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Everything to Know About ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ Performed Annually at the Super Bowl

The song officially became part of the Super Bowl in 2021.

Sports Illustrated

Biden Renames Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse After Civil Rights Icons Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez

It's the first federal courthouse in U.S. history named after a Latina

Latin Times

A Test Suite for Proposals to Restrict "Doxing"

The term "doxing" is not well defined, but is often used broadly to refer to publicly disclosing a person's name,… The post A Test Suite for Proposals to Restrict "Doxing" appeared first on Reason.com.

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What does the US attorney general actually do? A law professor explains

Shortly after former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration to serve as U.S. attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump announced he would nominate Pam Bondi for the position. A former Florida attorney general, Bondi also worked for Trump as a defense lawyer during the first of his two impeachment trials.

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Bernice King is glad Trump’s inauguration falls on her father’s holiday. She sees it as a wake-up call

Civil rights leaders are worried Trump’s administration could roll back the rights of US residents

The Independent UK

Trump threatens to use school funding to pay restitutions to ‘victims of DEI’

President-elect plans to take down any diversity programs within the federal government

The Independent UK

Authorities Investigating Racist Text Messages Sent Across The Country

Investigation into racist text messages targeting Black individuals across the US sparks concern and outrage, prompting calls for unity.

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Black people across US receive racist text messages after Trump’s win

FBI investigating after people report texts saying they were selected to pick cotton and go to nearest plantation

The Guardian - US

US authorities probe text messages invoking enslavement of Black people

Texts telling recipients to go to ‘nearest plantation’ prompt alarm across US states.

Al Jazeera

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here.

The Guardian - US

Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama

The FBI is investigating the death of a Black man in Alabama who was found hanging in an abandoned house

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Republicans claim Black men are deserting the Democratic Party. Is it even true?

Even former President Barack Obama lectured Black men for not ‘feeling’ the idea of a woman as president

The Conversation

For one survivor, the 1920 Election Day massacre in Florida was ‘the night the devil got loose’

Mose Norman, a Black registered voter, was ready to cast his ballot for presidential candidate Warren G. Harding.

Salon

GOP "stealth op" threatens Dem comeback

Republican Mike Lawler ahead in New York district where Democrats outnumber GOP voters 227,000 to 140,000

Reason

Book Review (by Prof. Jacob Mchangama): "Fearless Speech" Doesn't Take First Amendment History Seriously

A review of Prof. Mary Anne Franks' new book, Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment (plus a response by Prof. Franks to Prof. Mchangama's Tweeted criticisms, and a reply by Prof. Mchangama).

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The Independent UK

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates

Here’s what the latest polls say about the 2024 presidential election, from The Independent’s data correspondent

The Guardian - US

An unlikely Oakland mayor is fighting for political survival amid a billionaire-backed recall

Amid a mysterious FBI investigation and a Silicon Valley-funded recall, Thao is seeking to reassure voters that the city is getting better

Salon

Experts skeptical of Black, Latino polls

Still, even a small shift could make all the difference in the tight race

Latin Times

Judge Sides with Republicans, Refuses to Reopen Georgia Voter Registration Disrupted by Hurricane

A federal judge denied a request to reopen Georgia's voter registration through Oct. 14 despite Hurricane Helene wreaking havoc ahead of the deadline.

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Georgia Judge Denies Voter Registration Extension After Hurricane

Federal judge in Georgia denies extending voter registration deadline post-Hurricane Helene disruptions, sparking legal battles.

The Independent UK

A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

A federal judge won’t order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November’s elections in the presidential battleground state

The Independent UK

A federal judge will hear more evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in Georgia

At least for now, a federal judge won’t order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November’s elections

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