New York Attorney General Letitia James has entered a local redistricting lawsuit to defend the New York Voting Rights Act (NYVRA), a state law safeguarding minority voters and prohibiting vote dilution at the local level.
James is intervening in a case brought by a Cheektowaga resident challenging the at-large system used for electing the Cheektowaga Town Board under the NYVRA.
The Sacramento City Council made history on Tuesday by unanimously passing two resolutions aimed at promoting racial equity and expanding reparations efforts across the city. These resolutions are...
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A set of bills aimed at enhancing voting accessibility for non-English speakers and individuals with disabilities is advancing toward becoming Michigan state law. On Tuesday, the House elections...
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Justice for Greenwood, the nonprofit advocating for the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to intensify its...
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Black lawmakers and policy advocates in Michigan have voiced frustration with the Democratic leadership in the state Legislature and the governor’s office. Their concerns were aired during a...
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Nov 30, 2024 Story by: Editor California’s community colleges have long served as a crucial gateway to higher education, especially for historically underrepresented groups, including Latino and Black...
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