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Terri Sewell

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politics14 days ago•3 min saved

CBC uses NIL reform to pressure colleges on redistricting and Black representation

Rep. Terri Sewell and 61 CBC members pressed NCAA and major conferences to publicly address redistricting attacks on Black political power, threatening to withhold support for NIL reform (the SCORE Act) unless institutions speak out. The bill's vote was pulled amid CBC opposition, and House leaders plan a NAACP-backed briefing to condemn the legislation, signaling a broader clash over voting rights and college athletics' role in politics.

via 1819 News|

#congressional-black-caucus #ncaa #nil

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Reviving Democracy: John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Returns to Congress"

Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama is reintroducing a bill, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to restore and expand the Voting Rights Act of 1965 after key parts were dismantled by the Supreme Court. The bill aims to address Supreme Court decisions that have made it harder to protect voters of color from discrimination. While the chances of the bill passing in the current Congress are slim, Sewell remains optimistic and believes grassroots activism and organizing will be crucial in pushing for voting rights. However, even if the bill becomes law, it may face challenges from the Supreme Court's conservative majority.

via NPR|

#civil-rights #legislation #politics