Voter Suppression: Every Voter Card is Covered with Blood

Voter Suppression: Every Voter Card is Covered with Blood

Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com By Pearl Phillip Listen to the interview with Dr. Kareem Crayton here: The right to vote, particularly for Black voters in the U.S., has been bought with blood, sweat, and tears. Voting is a fundamental right in a democratic society, yet the journey to secure this right has been […]

Gerrymandering: A Tool of Political Manipulation and its Impact on Communities of Color

Gerrymandering: A Tool of Political Manipulation and its Impact on Communities of Color

Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com By Pearl Phillip The intricate concepts of redistricting and gerrymandering can uphold and challenge the very essence of democracy, and this election year is a prime example of that as New York deals with its new district lines.  Gerrymandering and redistricting, which occurs every ten years in New York […]