NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actor
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Takeaways
- ❖North Carolina Republicans introduced a 36-page omnibus bill with voter suppression provisions, including banning officials from encouraging voter turnout and increasing campaign finance opacity.
- ❖Georgia lawmakers are convening a special session to redraw congressional maps, aiming to eliminate at least two Black congressional seats, and address concerns about vulnerable touchscreen voting machines.
- ❖The White House hosted a UFC event, criticized as a taxpayer-funded political rally for Donald Trump, where a fighter insulted former First Lady Michelle Obama without immediate condemnation from event organizers or Trump.
- ❖Color of Change launched a campaign against AT&T, delivering thousands of petitions demanding the reinstatement of DEI programs, which were dismantled due to pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr.
- ❖The debate over British actors taking roles from African-Americans is framed as a distraction from the larger issue of limited opportunities and systemic racism in Hollywood, advocating for expanding roles for all Black actors.
- ❖Bishop William Barber's Moral Mondays protests emphasize consistent public witness against immoral policies, economic injustice, and the politicization of faith, urging sustained engagement beyond single events.
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1North Carolina Omnibus Bill Targets Voter Turnout and Transparency
North Carolina Republicans introduced a 36-page omnibus bill late Friday night, containing numerous voter restrictions. These include a total ban on state and county board members publicly encouraging or promoting voter turnout, granting the Republican state auditor discretion to audit all election machines and personnel, reducing campaign finance transparency by raising reporting thresholds for dark money, requiring voters to register with a political party a full year before voting in its primary (up from 90 days), banning ranked-choice voting, and stripping eligibility for some overseas voters.
Late Friday night, North Carolina Republican leaders dropped an unannounced 36-page omnibus bill stuffed with new voter restrictions and election changes. some of the despicable provisions, all designed to restrict voting, including total ban on encouraging voter turnout. State and county board members are prohibited from any public statement quote encouraging or promoting voter turnout in any election.
2Georgia Special Session Aims to Suppress Black Congressional Representation
Georgia lawmakers are holding a special session to redraw congressional maps for the 2028 elections, with the explicit goal of eliminating at least two Black congressional seats. This move is seen as a direct attack on Black voters' power, leveraging a Louisiana court case that is not relevant to Georgia. Additionally, the session will address concerns about the state's touchscreen voting machines, which advocates argue are vulnerable to hacking and prevent voters from verifying ballot accuracy.
Georgia wants to wipe out at least two black congressional seats. and This is about trying to diminish black voters power. I mean, think about it. They're going after Sanford Bishop seat. He been there for 30 years. Um, they also want to go after the late uh Congressman Davis Scott seat.
3White House UFC Event Criticized as Taxpayer-Funded Political Spectacle
Donald Trump hosted a UFC 250 fight on the White House lawn, converting it into what the host called a "trailer park" and a personal 80th birthday party. The event, which Trump has an investment in, utilized public property and military resources (including a flyover with expensive jets) for a private, for-profit company, costing taxpayers millions. A fighter, Josh Hoit, insulted former First Lady Michelle Obama during the event, which was not condemned by Trump or UFC leader Dana White at the time.
Donald Trump literally um turned the White House into a trailer park. Um UFC had their so-called UFC 250 fight... Donald Trump is an investor in UFC parent company. This was streamed on Paramount Plus. It was streamed on the US Army Twitter channel. So, the federal government was streaming a a a a for a match of a for-profit company, a private company utilizing public property. and after praising God, he would insult former first lady Michelle Obama.
4Color of Change Demands Reinstatement of AT&T's DEI Programs
Color of Change, along with partners, delivered over 4,000 petition signatures to AT&T headquarters, demanding the company reinstate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. AT&T reportedly dismantled these programs to secure approval for a $1 billion acquisition from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who has a policy of not approving mergers unless companies eliminate DEI. Color of Change views this as corporations prioritizing profit over equity and sacrificing Black and brown communities.
AT&T announced they were ending their DEI initiative... Under Brendan Card, the FCC chair, he's made clear he won't approve any acquisition, any mergers unless companies get rid of DEI. Well, color of change... delivered thousands of petition signatures directly to ENT uh headquarters in Dallas. They are demanding the company reinstate DEI programs.
5Debate Over British Actors Taking American Roles is a Distraction
Roland Martin argues that the ongoing debate about Black British actors taking roles from African-American actors is a "stupid ass conversation" and a "crab in a barrel" mentality. He asserts that this infighting distracts from the real issue: a lack of sufficient roles for all Black actors in Hollywood, driven by white supremacy and nationalism. He advocates for expanding opportunities rather than fighting over limited ones, citing historical figures of the African diaspora who were instrumental in American civil rights.
The issue that I have is with this here is that so many people are caught up in this, oh, they're taking our roles... What you should be asking is, 'Why are there not more roles?' See, you falling for the crab in a barrel.
6Moral Mondays Emphasize Consistent Public Witness
Bishop William Barber's Moral Mondays protests in Washington D.C. are a consistent, weekly demonstration aimed at confronting immoral and unjust policies. The movement emphasizes taking faith out of church buildings and into the public square to challenge political decisions that harm vulnerable populations, legislate poverty, and prioritize war over peace. The consistency of these protests is highlighted as crucial for maintaining focus on ethical choices and building a sustained movement for change.
We are standing here today on this Memorial Monday because there is a profound weeping sickness in the soul of our nation's state craft... We need a public pull pit right out here on the pavement. To counter this toxic falsehood of religious nationalism. and The consistency helps people find us, helps people know we're going to be here. It reminds the folks that we're trying to talk to... that we're going to keep coming back.
Lessons
- Engage in targeted voter mobilization efforts by analyzing precinct data and conducting door-to-door canvassing in areas with low Black voter turnout, rather than relying solely on large rallies.
- Support campaigns like Color of Change by participating in social media pressure, writing letters to corporate leaders, and considering boycotts or divestment from companies that dismantle DEI programs under political pressure.
- Educate oneself and others on the historical context of systemic racism and global Black liberation movements to avoid internal divisions (e.g., between African-American and Black British actors) and focus on expanding collective opportunities.
Grassroots Voter Mobilization for Black Communities
Identify key churches and community organizations in target markets for voter registration and turnout initiatives.
Organize mass voter deputy registrar training sessions, ideally after church services, to deputize a large number of community members to register voters on the spot.
Utilize data from voter organizations (e.g., Black Voters Matter) to identify precincts with low Black voter turnout.
Implement targeted outreach strategies, including text banking, phone banking, and door-to-door canvassing, in identified low-turnout precincts.
Maintain continuous engagement with newly registered voters through multiple "touches" (e.g., calls, emails, community events) leading up to and beyond election day to ensure sustained participation and political literacy.
Quotes
"to say that you can't even encourage people to vote is absolutely a violation of the First Amendment."
"The Republican war on black America continues and ground zero has been North Carolina for more than a decade."
"The most disrespected person in America is a black woman. The most unprotected person in America is a black woman. The most neglected person in America is a black woman."
"What you should be asking is, 'Why are there not more roles?' See, you falling for the crab in a barrel."
"God turns his back on a faith that sings beautifully on Sunday, but then votes to crush the vulnerable on Monday."
"This arrogance did not stop at breaking covenants. It escalated into an apocalyptic madness. A leader threatened to unleash the ultimate war crime against the Almighty itself."
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