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politics19 days ago•17 min saved

Sen. Oliver protests Tennessee redistricting with song and banner

During a Tennessee Senate special session to redraw the congressional map, Sen. Charlane Oliver disrupted proceedings, climbed onto a desk and unfurled a white banner reading Jim Crow 2.0 while singing Lift Every Voice and Sing to oppose a plan that would crack Memphis’s majority-Black district; Republicans pushed the map through 25–5 despite Democratic opposition, drawing about 1.4 million Tennesseans into a new district as critics warn the move follows the Supreme Court ruling Louisiana v. Callais that restricts race-based redistricting, with early voting looming in about 70 days.

via The 19th News|

#jim-crow #politics #redistricting

politics22 days ago•3 min saved

Mississippi lawmakers to hold redistricting session at Old Capitol amid optics debate

Mississippi's House will hold a special session to redraw three state Supreme Court districts, meeting in the Old Capitol due to renovations. Critics warn the choice echoes Jim Crow-era disenfranchisement and could dilute Black voting power, as lawmakers navigate post‑Louisiana v. Callais voting‑rights questions and political pressure over district maps.

via The Guardian|

#jim-crow #mississippi #old-capitol

politics3 months ago•7 min saved

Louisiana on the Brink: Could Jim Crow Return Without Federal Protections

A looming Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana v. Callais could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, risking the loss of meaningful representation for more than 1.4 million Black Louisianans by allowing redistricting, at-large local elections, and court redraws that dilute Black voting power across Congress, the state legislature, and local government; civil rights leaders are preparing a state-level Voting Rights Act in anticipation, while Republicans push to redraw maps regardless of federal protections, signaling a potential return to Jim Crow-era dynamics dependent on the Court’s decision.

via Louisiana Illuminator|

#jim-crow #louisiana #politics

entertainment9 months ago•1 min saved

John Leguizamo Reflects on Humiliating Role in 'Regarding Henry'

John Leguizamo reflected on feeling humiliated playing a Latino gunman in 'Regarding Henry' and criticized 1990s Hollywood for its racial stereotypes, comparing it to Jim Crow-era segregation, but later found success with more diverse roles.

via Variety|

#entertainment #hollywood #jim-crow

politics9 months ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court's Racial Gerrymandering Cases Signal Major Voting Rights Battles

The Supreme Court recently struck down Alabama's racially gerrymandered maps in Allen v. Milligan, signaling a potential rollback of protections under the Voting Rights Act, with the Court's conservative majority generally hostile to challenges against gerrymandering, raising concerns about worsening partisan and racial gerrymandering in the future.

via vox.com|

#allen-v-milligan #gerrymandering #jim-crow

politics10 months ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling That Weakens Voting Rights Act

Three Supreme Court justices expressed approval of race discrimination in elections by voting to uphold a lower court decision that effectively nullified key civil rights protections, highlighting ongoing debates over voting rights and racial discrimination in the US.

via vox.com|

#civil-rights #jim-crow #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Rep. Byron Donalds Faces Backlash Over Jim Crow Nostalgia Comments

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, a potential VP pick for Trump, faced backlash from top Democrats over his comments suggesting Black families were more intact during the Jim Crow era. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and DNC Chair Jaime Harrison criticized Donalds, who clarified that he was referring to the impact of 1960s welfare policies on Black families. The controversy highlights the GOP's efforts to gain Black voter support ahead of the 2024 election.

via Fox News|

#2024-election #black-voters #byron-donalds

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Byron Donalds Defends Controversial Jim Crow Remarks

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), a potential running mate for Donald Trump, faced criticism for his remarks at a Philadelphia event where he claimed that 'the Black family was together' during the Jim Crow era. He joined CNN’s Abby Phillip to discuss and clarify his comments.

via CNN|

#black-family #byron-donalds #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Byron Donalds Faces Backlash Over Jim Crow Era Comments

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds defends his comments suggesting Black families were more intact during the Jim Crow era, amid criticism from Democrats who accuse him of romanticizing a period of racial segregation. Donalds clarifies that he was highlighting higher Black marriage rates before the welfare policies of the 1950s and 1960s, not claiming Black people were better off under Jim Crow. The controversy arises as Donalds is considered a potential running mate for Donald Trump, who is making efforts to gain support from non-White voters.

via CNN|

#black-families #byron-donalds #democratic-criticism

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Byron Donalds Faces Backlash Over Jim Crow Comments

The Congressional Black Caucus is demanding an apology from Rep. Byron Donalds for his comments suggesting Black Americans were better off under Jim Crow laws, calling his remarks a misrepresentation of history for political gain. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also criticized Donalds, while Black conservatives defended him, arguing that the Democratic Party has failed Black Americans.

via The Hill|

#black-americans #byron-donalds #congressional-black-caucus

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Byron Donalds Criticized for Nostalgic Jim Crow Comments

Rep. Byron Donalds, a Trump surrogate, sparked backlash by suggesting Black families were more unified during the Jim Crow era at a Black voter outreach event. His comments were criticized by top Black Democratic officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who condemned the remarks as factually inaccurate and offensive. Donalds defended his statements, arguing that Democratic policies have harmed Black families. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions in political discourse about race and family dynamics in America.

via NBC News|

#black-families #byron-donalds #congressional-black-caucus

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Byron Donalds Faces Backlash Over Jim Crow Era Comments

Rep. Byron Donalds, campaigning for Donald Trump, claimed Black families were stronger during the Jim Crow era, sparking condemnation from Democrats including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Donalds argued that Democratic policies since the civil rights movement have weakened Black family values. The controversy highlights Trump's efforts to attract Black voters, despite his history of antagonistic comments toward the Black community.

via The Washington Post|

#black-families #byron-donalds #democratic-criticism

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Trump V.P. Contender Byron Donalds Faces Backlash Over Jim Crow Comments

Representative Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican and potential running mate for Donald Trump, suggested that the Jim Crow era had some virtues for Black people while trying to persuade Black voters to support Trump. His comments, made at an event in Philadelphia, drew criticism from President Biden's campaign.

via The New York Times|

#2024-election #black-voters #byron-donalds

history-healthcare2 years ago•4 min saved

'Racism Unveiled: The Madness of Crownsville Mental Hospital'

Antonia Hylton's new book "Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum" documents the racism and mistreatment of Black patients at Crownsville State Hospital, a segregated mental asylum in Maryland that operated for 93 years. The hospital's founding reflected the belief that Black people were different and needed to be treated differently, with patients forced to build the hospital from the ground up. The book also highlights the transformative efforts of Black women employees who worked to improve the lives of the patients.

via PBS NewsHour|

#black-history #crownsville-state-hospital #history-healthcare

history-mental-health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Transformation of Crownsville: Race and Mental Health Intersection Explored in 'Madness' by Antonia Hylton"

Antonia Hylton, a correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, has published a book titled "Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum," which explores the dark history of the Crownsville Hospital, formerly known as the Maryland Hospital for the Negro Insane. The book uncovers the oppressive and racist treatment of Black patients in the mental institution, shedding light on the intersection of mental health care and systemic racism. Hylton's research, spanning a decade, includes oral histories from former patients and employees, as well as archival records, revealing the harrowing experiences of those confined within the institution. She hopes the book will prompt judgment-free discussions about mental health and contribute to a better future for mental health care for Black Americans and all.

via NBC News|

#black-americans #history-mental-health #jim-crow