Politics

About a year ago, the nation paused during “Blackout Tuesday,” a protest organized by the music industry to acknowledge racism and police brutality. After about a year, the music industry is still not where they should be. Variety reported: “According to both last week’s USC-Annenberg ‘Inclusion in the Music Business’ study and a ‘report card’ […]

On Monday, the Senate voted to confirm Judge Kenaji Brown Jackon’s position in a powerful DC-based appellate court; a position that is closely watched by the president. This vote was in favor of Biden as Jackson was his pick. The vote was 53-44. Three Republican women, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Susan Collins of Maine […]

The second drawing for New York State’s “Get a Shot to Make Your Future” raffle were announced on Thursday. Each week 10 students are randomly selected from a digital submission pool of 12-17 year old New Yorkers who have received at least one dose of the Covid19 vaccine. This week’s winners are Ella Campbell, Erie […]

Early Voting Locations for 2021 June Primary Election Times and locations:   Monday, June 14th     9am-5pm Tuesday, June 15th   11am-8pm Wednesday, June 16th  9am-5pm Thursday, June 17th   11am-8pm Friday, June 18th      9am-5pm Saturday, June 19th    9am-3pm Sunday, June 20th     9am-3pm Early Voting Locations for 2021 June Primary Election: David F. Gantt Community Center   700 North St, Rochester, NY 14605 Boys & Girls Club                 500 […]

Local elections are coming sooner than we think, as soon as this weekend. Two-term Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren is fighting for a third term, as City Councilman Malik Evans attempts to unseat Warren. The primary day, also known as the last day to vote, is June 22nd. Both candidates urge voters to get out and […]

Actor Morgan Freeman and criminal justice Professor Linda Keena at the University of Mississippi are donating $1 million to establish a Center for Evidence-Based Policing and Reform. The center will be the only one of its kind in Mississippi and one of only a few in the nation, the university said in its news release. The […]

Thursday, Janice McGeachin, Idaho Lieutenant Governor, signed an executive order while Governor Brad Little was out of town and unaware. The executive order was signed to ban all mask mandates. Marissa Morrison Hyer, Little’s press secretary stated: “The lieutenant governor did not make Gov. Little aware of her executive order ahead of time.” CNN reported […]

Congratulations to Kristen Clarke! Clarke was confirmed by the Senate this week to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. The longtime civil rights lawyer, Clarke is the first woman of color to formally serve in the position. Democrats and Republicans fought over Clarke’s record during confirmation to earn the appointment. According to Yahoo News, […]

New York Governor Cuomo announced a new incentive for the vaccine.  The State is now offering 50 Full Ride College Scholarships to children 12+ who receive their first dose of the Pfizer shot. 10 kids will be selected randomly every week for 5 weeks starting May 27. The prize includes tuition, room & board, books […]

The National Guard has been deployed at the U.S. Capitol for the past several months. Their mission ended Sunday, and President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden thanked them for their services Monday. The Bidens stated: “Since the insurrection on January 6, thousands of proud service members, from states and territories all across our Union, […]