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"Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS) gives special consideration to sibling relationships and attempts to preserve sibling groups with their foster placement." Wonswayla Mackey, Deputy Director, Clark County Department of Family Service... Read full article
by Ashley Levett on October 17, 2023
SPLC Applaud Court’s Decision to Move Redistricting Case Forward
by Ashley Levett on October 17, 2023
A three-judge panel for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is allowing a case challenging Georgia’s racially gerrymandered congressional district map to move forward. ... Read full article
by Bishop Bill H. McDonnell, Jr. on October 17, 2023
The Shepherds Breakfast Inspiring Unity and Collaboration in Our Community
by Bishop Bill H. McDonnell, Jr. on October 17, 2023
The Shepherds Breakfast, a remarkable event that has been bringing together local clergy, entrepreneurs, and political leaders for 14 years, stands as a shining example of how collaboration and fellowship can inspire positive change.... Read full article
by Luisana Pérez Fernández on October 12, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Selects 24 to Receive Nearly $16 Million in Pollution Prevention Grants
by Luisana Pérez Fernández on October 12, 2023
"Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 24 recipients across the country that will collectively receive nearly $16 million in pollution prevention grants..." - Luisana Pérez Fernández, Senior Director... Read full article
by Kara Palmer on October 12, 2023
Black Future Co-op Fund invests $2M in 20 Black-led arts and education organizations
by Kara Palmer on October 12, 2023
"The Black Future Co-op Fund, Washington state’s first Black-led philanthropy, today announced $2 million in grants to 20 Black-led organizations, focusing on arts and education" - Kara Palmer, Pyramid Communications... Read full article
by Greg Lademann on October 11, 2023
State Senator Dallas Harris will seek Re-Election to District 11
by Greg Lademann on October 11, 2023
"Las Vegas, NV (October 10, 2023): Today, Senator Dallas Harris announced that she will seek re-election to the Nevada State Senate in District 11. During her tenure, Senator Harris has been instrumental in..." Greg Lademann, NV Senate Democrats... Read full article
by Gerren Keith Gaynor on October 11, 2023
Biden-Harris 2024 campaign gets early start with outreach to Black voters
by Gerren Keith Gaynor on October 11, 2023
(THE GRIO | October 10, 2023) Key Point: “The Biden-Harris 2024 re-election campaign is getting an early start with its outreach to Black voters ahead of next year’s presidential election. Election Day is 13 months away, but that hasn’t stopped...... Read full article
by Ronald Childs on October 6, 2023
Dr. Lisa N. Herring Named President of PROPEL
by Ronald Childs on October 6, 2023
"PROPEL’s leadership is energized by the addition of the prominent and accomplished education executive. “Dr. Lisa Herring is a highly regarded and transformational leader in education..." Ronald Childs, Burrell Communications... Read full article
by Chandra Hayslett on October 5, 2023
TOMORROW: Joint Center and NORC at the University of Chicago discuss Congressional Priorities
by Chandra Hayslett on October 5, 2023
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and NORC at the University of Chicago will go live on Instagram to provide an overview for “Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race.... Read full article
by Sophia Lee, Media Contact on October 5, 2023
Petitioners Ask Ohio Supreme Court to Reject Latest Legislative Maps for Partisan Gerrymandering
by Sophia Lee, Media Contact on October 5, 2023
"Today the petitioners in Ohio Organizing Collaborative v. Ohio Redistricting Commission filed objections to the latest legislative maps adopted by the Ohio Redistricting Commission." - Sophia Lee, Media Contact | Brennan Center for Justice... Read full article
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