What You Need To Know With Sybil Wilks
1. Democratic States Pushing Back to Expand Voter Access 4 MINUTE READ What You Need To Know: As Republican-led states continue their march to restrict voting access, there are state Democrats showing voter engagement supporters they are still in the fight. 2. To Pasquotank County: Give Andrew Brown’s Family the Transparency They Deserve 4 MINUTE […]
1. Will Derek Chauvin Get Longer Sentence in George Floyd Murder? What You Need To Know: The presiding judge in last month’s trial of Derek Chauvin has ruled regarding the aggravated factors in the death of George Floyd 2. Bitter Battle Over Voting Rights Legislation Begins in Deadlock What You Need To Know: Tensions were […]
1. Why the Slow-Roll in Confirming Civil Rights Attorney Kristen Clarke? What You Need To Know: All hands are on deck in support of Civil Rights Attorney Kristen Clarke. Although the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote this week, the nomination is still in limbo to lead the Civil Rights Division of the Department […]
1. Fed Funds on the Way to State and Local Governments What You Need To Know: Following what some officials consider as a disappointing April jobs report, the federal Treasury Department is hoping to boost the economy. Treasury is set to distribute $350 billion to local and state governments. 2. ‘Do or Die’ Voting Rights […]
1. Mother’s Day What You Need To Know: This weekend marks the 29th year that I observe Mother’s Day without my Mom. The pain of losing and missing my mother is not the same as it was back in 1993, but a wistfulness will always live in my heart. 2. Black Voters Matter, Others Sue […]
1. Businesses Take a Stand Against Restrictive Texas Voting Bills What You Need To Know: After weeks of speculation, Texas businesses are joining together to voice their displeasure with Texas state politicians and the restrictive voting bills working their way through the current legislative session. 2. Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Lessen Jail Time […]
1. Dear Senator Scott and Vice President Harris: America IS Racist 4 MINUTE READ What You Need To Know: Last Wednesday night, while giving the Republican response to the Presidential address, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott created a firestorm, describing acts of discrimination against him, but denying that America is a racist country. 2. The […]
1. How Many More Murders of Black People Before Systems are Changed? What You Need To Know: This is another day on which a funeral will be held for a Black person killed by police. 2. 2020 Census Data Sparks Concern Over Count Accuracy What You Need To Know: The long-awaited announcement of the 2020 […]
1. A Kick in the Ash: FDA Proposes Menthol Ban What You Need To Know: For years, civil rights and anti-smoking organizations have been fighting to ban menthol flavoring by tobacco companies to entice smokers of color, especially Black folks. 2. Black Voters Matter Fights Voter Suppression in North Carolina What You Need To Know: […]
1. Biden Goes Big — To GOP Dismay What You Need To Know: In last night’s speech before a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden spoke about the ongoing topics of the pandemic, unemployment, racism and police violence against Blacks. 2. Hate Crimes Charged in Ahmaud Arbery Murder What You Need To Know: The […]