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Black voters want action on housing
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. “There’s just no inventory for affordable housing at all.” That’s a direct quote from Jeffrey from Atlanta, Georgia,...
Can Massive Election Turnout Save Democracy?
https://vimeo.com/1022244927 Polls around the nation show Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a dead heat in several decision-making swing states ahead of the presidential election on Nov. 5. With enormous amounts...
Black to the Future unveils new policy roadmap for economic growth among Black communities
A new report from Black to the Future, a national action fund initiative, breaks down the top economic priorities and concerns of black communities in Atlanta and beyond. The Black Economic Agenda, a policy guide offering solutions to increase political power, was...
The Switch Up Election Series — What polls say about Black voters ahead of November
Kristin Powell is the principal of the Black Futures Lab, an organization working to build political power through civic engagement. Powell sat down with The Hill’s The Switch Up just days after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed Vice...
Paint The Polls Town Hall Dissecting The Policy Issues That Directly Affect You
Did you watch the conventions? Did you read the policy booklets? Well, we did and want to share with you our insights. Join us with a group of experts to break down how the policy issues in this election will directly affect you. Covering Economy, Housing, Health...
Harris campaign zeros in on top priority for Black voters: the economy
The Harris campaign is zeroing in on the economy, evidenced by Vice President Kamala Harris’ policy rollout to date, which aims to bring down the cost of living, and the launch of a $370 million ad blitz. The Democratic presidential nominee’s singular focus on...
How Harris’ Vision for the Economy Could Boost Black Communities
The proposal is the vice president’s latest effort to sharpen her image ahead of the November election. Before a vibrant crowd in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her economic agenda — her first big policy proposal since...
Black US voters’ economic priorities revealed in new advocacy agenda
Black to the Future report recommends policy shifts in housing and healthcare as roadmap for ‘systemic’ inequity Black Americans strongly support initiatives that would increase the minimum wage to $17, make affordable housing more accessible and create an equitable...
Setting a Black Economic Agenda
https://player.vimeo.com/video/995596163 The Black to the Future Action Fund released a report called “The Black Economic Agenda” on August 8, offering a set of key economic priorities for Black communities across the United States. The fund hopes...