By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall There was a gasp. Justice Scalia’s shocking words were thick with sarcasm. He said it was merely a “perpetuation of racial entitlement.” This was a sad day for … [Read more...]
As Supreme Court begins – Affirmative Action in jeopardy
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall The new term of the U.S. Court began on Mon., Oct. 1. The docket covers issues from affirmative action to criminal justice and deportation to voting rights. Marriage … [Read more...]
Milwaukee NAACP claims victory in Voter ID litigation
On Tuesday, Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge David Flanagan issued his decision to permanently enjoin Wisconsin’s restrictive and burdensome photo ID law, declaring Wisconsin’s photo ID law the strictest … [Read more...]
Restrictive State Voter ID Laws: The real threat to voting rights
(WASHINGTON) – This week, the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution held a hearing on “Voting Wrongs: Oversight of the Justice Department’s Voting Rights Enforcement.” The … [Read more...]
Constitutional right to vote trumps GOP disenfranchisement
Voter suppression law thrown out Senator Lena C. Taylor (DMilwaukee) applauded the historic decision rendered in Wisconsin’s Circuit Court system yesterday to permanently block the Voter … [Read more...]
Urban League State of Black America-2012 Report: Black equality relies on the vote
By Zenitha Prince Special to NNPA Newspapers It’s as if time has stood still— decades after civil rights leaders and lawmakers secured the right to vote freely, African Americans are fighting the … [Read more...]
Injunction against Voter ID law draws strong reaction
By Cassandra Lans Milwaukee County Supervisor Nikiya Q. Harris joined many community activists to express their feelings regarding the temporary injunction against the recently adopted Voter ID … [Read more...]
Sharpton, CBC join forces on voter suppression
By Lauren Victoria Burke Special to the NNPA from the Washington Informer In an effort to spur activism and create a political tipping point on the issue, members of the Congressional Black … [Read more...]
Milwaukee faith leaders urged to check for IDs during service for Feb. 21 Primary
The faith community has an obligation to the people they serve, and Tuesday, February 21st will be the first time voters in the State of Wisconsin will need to show valid photo identification to … [Read more...]
Upholding Voting Rights in the memory of Dr. King
By Benjamin Todd Jealous President & CEO, NAACP This year, on the day our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I proudly stood alongside NAACP State Conference presidents on the … [Read more...]