While we know the majority of the Black community will vote for Harris because we definitely DON'T want another Trump presidency, is Beyoncé enough to make those on the fence (Black or otherwise) swing Kamala's way?
Looking to 2024
Last week, Kamala Harris said if Donnie walks like a fascist and quacks like a fascist, then he’s a fascist. While she is correct, what do we call her? We have to ask because the US provided 70% of Israel’s war funding over the past year and and she hasn't revealed any intentions to change course.
Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden over the weekend and it was compared to a Nazi rally held there in 1939. It also got real racist real fast. Shout out to the Puerto Ricans and to Us. They hate us so much, they can’t even contain their racism when they’re supposed to be trying to win our votes.
In an effort to reach elderly constituents and those who are caring for aging parents, Harris is proposing a “Medicare at Home” plan, which would cover the cost of in-home care for Medicare recipients. As a potential expansion of Medicare, this benefit would coexist with private insurance and make home care services accessible to more Americans.
Two ballot boxes containing hundreds of ballots were found ablaze yesterday on both sides of the border between Washington State and Oregon. Authorities have released a vehicle that’s suspected of being involved with the fires. Congrats to them for being brave (stupid) enough to risk penitentiary chances in both states as well as with the feds.
The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and USA Today have each decided that they will not endorse presidential candidates this election cycle. Many suspect the billionaire owners of the papers don’t want to upset their rich friends. The owner of the LA Times, however, reportedly canceled his paper’s endorsement of Harris due to her stance on Gaza.
On other parts of the campaign trail, stars like Beyonce, Usher, Michelle Obama (again), and Stevie Wonder went to bat for Kamala. Can they make a difference in swing and red states?
Keeping Up with Biden & Harris
Last week, Joe Biden formally apologized for the United States’ Native American boarding school policy, becoming the first POTUS to ever do so. We are happy that the Indigenous community received this apology because the government was completely out of pocket to take Native children from their homes, strip them of their cultures and languages, and subject them to abuse. We know another group who could also use a formal policy from a US president for similar treatment. Surely, it’s on the way.
Biden is releasing yet another student loan forgiveness plan just days before the election. Judging by how all the other proposals have gone, it’s safe to assume how this will land with the courts as well.
Israel launched attacks on Iran last week as part of the ongoing escalation stemming from the former’s assault on Gaza. Both sides claim—and the outgoing POTUS hopes—that they will focus less on bombing each other and more on securing a ceasefire in Gaza.
Congress, What’s Good
We all know those on the Hill love a good vacation. While members of this Congress are trying to make sure voters give them a job next year, many are already expecting that the slow pace they’re known for will be even slower during the lame duck session, which is the time period between the election and when the new POTUS is sworn in.
Social Justice Round Up
A gangway taking passengers to and from a ferry at Georgia’s Sapelo Island collapsed into the Duplin River, claiming the lives of 7. 6 of the victims were elders from the Geechee community. The victims’ families and survivors are now calling for an investigation.
It took 60 years, but some civil rights activists finally have had their records expunged for their participation in sit-in protests.
A Black man in Minneapolis faced a year of racial harassment and threats from a white neighbor over a tree on their shared property line. Last Wednesday, that Black man was shot by the neighbor and the police—very aware of their history—waited until yesterday to take him into custody. What an American story.
What the Health
Want to know why we’ve seen little improvement in the health outcomes for our community? It’s because the government keeps it that way.
Hide ya kids, hide ya appetites. McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, frozen waffles, and various chicken products from Trader Joe’s & Aldi have all been linked to listeria, salmonella, and E.coli outbreaks. Learn the signs of each disease here.
The bird flu has been found in humans across 6 states and while the virus’ genetic makeup doesn’t allow it to be transferred from human to human, flu season could complicate that.
Around the Diaspora
REMINDER: Congo and Sudan are two places that need all of our attention and support, but it’s still slow and/or nonexistent.
And let’s not forget about Haiti. While the Dominican Republic continues their mass deportation of Haitians, Jamaica is also proceeding with deporting a group of Haitians who arrived on the island last summer. Human rights groups are asking the Jamaican government to halt the deportations and to treat them as refugees fleeing hunger and violence.
Black Britons want their history taught year round and their music to be included in music education curriculum. England’s Department of Education is said to be reviewing what’s currently taught in schools and seeing how it can better reflect their diverse society.
Our Black Jobs & Our Black Money
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Culture that Pops
Binya Binya is back, y’all. ‘90s children's TV show “Gullah Gullah Island” returns as a drama 30 years later. Who’s watching?
If it’s one thing Allyson Felix is going to do, it’s take things up a notch. The track star is jumping into sports management with her new company Always Alpha. The new firm will provide better representation and opportunities for women athletes while also advocating for their rights.
Things we love to see: This Black-owned barbershop in Baltimore has been standing for 100 years. The current co-owner is the 3rd generation of his family to run the shop after his grandfather and father.
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