Weiser and Garber: “The SAVE Act Would Undermine Voter Registration for all Americans”

By: Wendy R. Weiser & Andrew Garber Brennen Center for Justice This is adapted from a piece that first appeared on Election Law Blog. Last month, congressional Republicans pledged to fast-track the SAVE Act, a bill that would require all Americans to provide a birth certificate, passport, or one of a few other citizenship documents every time they register or re-register to vote. If enacted, it would devastate voter registration while

Citizen Spotlight:  Christopher Murphy Is An Artist That Makes Art From Tech Trash And Gives It Purpose

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer From engineer to eco-artist, Christopher Murphy is on a mission to transform techology trash to art. We met at the 24th Annual AFrican American Cultural Celebration. I was intrigued by an unusual artistic sculpture and had to ask a few questions. Chris explained, from circuit boards to discarded cell phones, as an artist he sees potential where others see trash. His intricate sculptures, crafted

The Currency of Attention: Are You Spending Yours Wisely, Or Recklessly

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer We are all familiar with the concept of time management, meticulously planning our days, weeks, and years, setting goals, and striving to achieve them. But in our hyper-connected world, there's another crucial resource we need to manage: our attention. Just as we carefully budget our finances, we must also budget our attention, recognizing that it, too, is a valuable currency. My question is: what

N.C. A&T Emphasizes Perseverance at Celebration of Sit-In’s 65th Anniversary

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2025) - After North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University freshmen Ezell Blair Jr., Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain and David Richmond seated themselves at Woolworth's whites-only lunch counter in downtown Greensboro on Feb. 1, 1960, many others joined in and supported their peaceful protest that reinvigorated the Civil Rights Movement. N.C. A&T paid tribute to those countless unsung heroes whose contributions were instrumental in the

‘I am not a robot’: Amazon warehouse workers in Garner begin weeklong union election

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Organizers rally across from Garner's Amazon warehouse on Saturday February 8, 2025 - two days prior to the start of a union election that could make it the first to unionize in the South. (Photo: Brandon Kingdollar/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - Voting opened at 4 a.m. Monday morning in an election that will determine whether workers in Garner form the first Amazon warehouse union in the

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance: A Moment of Unapologetic Authenticity

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Kendrick Lamar, photo by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)[/caption] By: Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer `Over 133.5 million viewers tuned in to the Super Bowl Halftime Show this year, witnessing a stirring performance by Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. Hailing from Compton, California, Lamar proved to be the perfect artist for this moment in American history. His performance, a powerful blend of

6 Hidden Messages In Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance

The Hill - Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance is growing in viewership hours after the big game, gaining more 11 million views since it aired Sunday night. Lamar, who has won a Pulitzer Prize, is known for his storytelling, and his performance at Caesars Superdome sought to tell a story of Black Americans and their place within U.S. history. While fans gathered in New Orleans rapped along to hits

Trudeau says Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada

[caption id="attachment_10727" align="alignnone" width="1499"] The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, speaks to business and labour leaders amid the looming threat of US protectionism in Toronto on Friday. (Photograph: Carlos Osorio/Reuters)[/caption] The Guardian - Donald Trump's recent fixation on absorbing Canada is "a real thing", Justin Trudeau has told business leaders, warning that the US president wants access to his northern neighbour's vast supply of critical minerals. The outgoing prime minister was in Toronto for a hastily

Elon Musk’s DOGE targets U.S. Department of Education for millions in funding cuts

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] The Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building pictured on Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)[/caption] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Education Department was hit with hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts after the Department of Government Efficiency announced its latest terminations of contracts Monday. The 45-year-old department has been on the chopping block as President Donald Trump and his administration continue to take

Charlotte Choir Fuses Trap And Jazz For Black Music Tribute

By Elvis Menayese  (WFAE) A festival aimed at amplifying Black music and artists, returns to Charlotte this weekend, as the annual Black Notes Project makes its second appearance, celebrating jazz music. The event will feature The Sainted Trap Choir, a local group known for its Southern gospel sounds and ability to blend different genres. The choir got together early in the week to prepare for their performance Saturday night. Over