TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown
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Takeaways
- ❖A voter registration glitch in Memphis, TN, prevented people from checking their status, including the Secretary of State, exposing a lack of protocol.
- ❖Tennessee's HB 687 aims to restore voting rights for approximately 500,000 residents impacted by felony convictions or child support arrears.
- ❖Donald Trump issued a Truth Social post threatening 'total regime change' in Iran and later claimed a two-week ceasefire, which panelists deemed irresponsible and potentially manipulative.
- ❖The University of Missouri ceased direct funding for five identity-based student organizations, including the Legion of Black Collegians, due to concerns about federal anti-discrimination laws.
- ❖The Legion of Black Collegians' funding was cut from $60,000 to an eligible $3,000, severely impacting their programming and community support.
- ❖Maiden Denim, founded by Tiffany Milan, creates unique jewelry from recycled denim, promoting sustainability and reducing textile waste.
Insights
1Tennessee Voter Glitch and Suppression Efforts
A significant voter registration glitch occurred in Memphis and parts of Tennessee, where people, including the Secretary of State, found their voter status unavailable. This incident exposed a lack of protocol for such events and raised fears of further issues on election day. Black Voters Matter advocates for a state voting rights act to protect Tennesseans, especially given the potential gutting of Section 2 of the federal Voting Rights Act. Current laws also disenfranchise an estimated 500,000 Tennesseans with felony convictions or child support arrears, a situation HB 687 seeks to address.
Amber Stern, Tennessee regional organizer for Black Voters Matter, detailed the glitch and the impact of laws on voting rights. (, )
2Trump's 'Diplomacy by Social Media' on Iran
Donald Trump posted two conflicting statements on Truth Social regarding Iran: an initial threat of 'annihilation' and 'total regime change,' followed by a claim of a two-week ceasefire. Panelists criticized this as dangerous, irresponsible 'diplomacy by social media,' highlighting the potential for miscalculation, dehumanization of Iranians, and manipulation of financial markets. They emphasized the severity of such rhetoric from a former president with access to nuclear arsenals.
Trump's Truth Social posts were read aloud (, ). Panelists Dr. Mustafa Santiago Lee, Randy Bryant, and Dr. Larry J. Walker condemned the statements as reckless and potentially leading to war crimes.
3University of Missouri Defunds Identity-Based Student Groups
The University of Missouri announced it would cease direct funding for five identity-based student organizations, including the Legion of Black Collegians (LBC), which serves as the campus's Black student government. This decision stemmed from a memo warning that 'identity segregated spaces' could violate federal anti-discrimination laws, potentially jeopardizing federal funding. The LBC's budget was drastically cut from $60,000 to an eligible $3,000, severely impacting their ability to provide community and programming for Black students, who comprise a small fraction of the total student body.
Host Roland Martin detailed the university's policy change and the LBC's funding reduction (). LBC President Amaya Morgan and VP Desmond Jones explained the impact on their programs and community (, ).
4Maiden Denim: Sustainable Jewelry from Recycled Denim
Tiffany Milan, founder of Maiden Denim, transforms recycled denim into unique, modern jewelry pieces. The brand addresses textile waste by repurposing damaged or unwanted jeans that would otherwise end up in landfills, where denim can take over 40 years to decompose. Milan developed a special process to sanitize, treat, and waterproof the denim, infusing it with metals, gems, wood, and leather to create upscale, durable accessories.
Tiffany Milan described her process and inspiration, noting she is an innovator in this style of jewelry. ()
Opportunities
Sustainable Fashion Jewelry from Recycled Textiles
Create unique, upscale jewelry and accessories by repurposing discarded denim or other textiles. Develop a proprietary treatment process to make the fabric durable and waterproof, allowing for integration with various metals, gems, and other materials. Focus on both aesthetic appeal and environmental impact, targeting consumers interested in sustainable fashion.
Lessons
- Check your voter registration status regularly and encourage others to do the same, especially in states like Tennessee where glitches and restrictive laws are present.
- Support organizations like Black Voters Matter that are actively fighting for voting rights and working to restore access for disenfranchised populations.
- Engage with and support student-led identity-based groups on college campuses, particularly those facing defunding, to help them maintain community and programming through alternative funding or advocacy.
- Seek out and support Black-owned businesses, especially those focused on sustainability and innovation, to foster economic empowerment within the community.
Quotes
"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have complete and total regime change where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen. Who knows? We will find out tonight. One of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the world. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death will finally end. God bless the great people of Iran."
"When you talk about annihilating a whole country... that speaks to, unfortunately, someone who is disconnected from humanity... We have become desensitized to destruction, we become desensitized to death. When you hear him say things like that, he sounds like other despots over the years."
"This is not a reality TV show. This is not this is not a game. And this is very very serious. And I think we need to make the connection between the language you saw posted today and the language that the president VP and other um right-wingers had made about immigrants and other groups. This is part of that that journey of you know troubling language."
"We're sitting here depending on a mad man to have some sense... I don't even think he sees Iranians as people. And I think that when he says wipe wipe away a civilization, he very well is capable of that."
"The Legion of Black Collegians is what keeps students at the university. So for them not to take care of us, a lot of people are saying, incoming students are saying, 'I don't want to come to Missou. I'm changing my mind. I'm going to a different school.'"
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