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1. One of Us! What You Need To Know: In the second episode of her recently debuted podcast, Michelle Obama has expressed what many of us are feeling. 2. Joe Biden Launches New National Ad Aimed At Black Americans‘ What You Need To Know: Following the announcement of a $280 million television and digital advertising […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act What You Need To Know: Fifty-five years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 2. 2020 Census Deadline Changed, Again What You Need To Know: The grace period extended by the U.S. Census Bureau has been changed, again. 3. Coronavirus […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Apologies Are Not Enough. What Have the Aurora, Colorado Police Learned? What You Need To Know: A day of pampering for four young Black girls ended up as another example of questionable behavior by the Aurora, Colorado police department. 2. With A Warning, About Our Future President Obama Issued His First Round Of 2020 […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. It’s Primary Votin’ Day in the states of Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington What You Need To Know: Primary elections are taking place in five states today: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington. 2. New Changes at U.S. Postal Service Could Affect Mail-In Voting  What You Need To Know: The battle over mail-in […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Congressman Clyburn to Republicans on Extension of Extra Unemployment: “Quit Jerking People Around What You Need To Know: Discussions continued over the weekend between Democrats and Republicans over the latest coronavirus relief bill. 2. Oklahoma Politician Threatens Action Against OKC Thunder For Kneeling What You Need To Know: Despite a threat made by an […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. The Final Words of John Lewis: Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation What You Need To Know: There was an ongoing conversation this week about the number of tributes and processions televised during this homegoing week of Congressman John Lewis. 2.  Jordan Announces First Donations Of $100 Million Pledge-Fighting Voter Suppression […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. All Progressive Democrats Not Boarding Biden Bus What You Need To Know: As many are anxiously awaiting the announcement from Joe Biden about his female running mate, a number of more progressive Democratic women are keeping their distance from the presumptive presidential candidate. 2. Black Women Are Running for U.S. Congress in Record Numbers […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Keep The Name of John Lewis Out of Your Mouth What You Need To Know: The much anticipated and very delayed appearance by Attorney General William Barr finally took place before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday. 2. Senate GOP To Release HEALS Act, The Latest Coronavirus Aid Proposal What You Need To Know: Two […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. House Colleagues Rename Voting Rights Bill In Honor Of John Lewis As His Body Lies In State What You Need To Know: As Congressman John Lewis was being honored Monday in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, his colleagues announced the completion of a new honor in his name 2. Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Continues Her […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. The Final Crossing of John Lewis What You Need To Know: The body of human rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Robert Lewis is now in the middle of a journey through places that held such importance in his life. And by the same token, he was important to those places. 2. The Clock […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Socially Distant — And It Feels So Good…President Obama Joins Joe Biden For Conversation What You Need To Know: It looks like old times…President Obama and Vice President Biden sitting in an office, shooting the ….ish. Only this time, this is a campaign video and the ish appears to be related to the current […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Biden’s Caregiving Proposal What You Need To Know: With a promise to put three million Americans to work in caring for children, the elderly, those with disabilities and early childhood education, Joe Biden released the third plank of his “Build Back Better” plan Tuesday afternoon. 2. St. Louis Couple Charged in Gun-Brandishing Incident with […]