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Saturday, October 31, 2020
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Friday, October 30, 2020
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New post from the NAACP: National Organizations Kick Off ‘Parade to the Polls’ to Encourage Voting, Staying in Line by Austyn Ross
Advancement Project, The Leadership Conference, and NAACP co-host programming in five cities, across nearly 20 locations
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to increase voter turnout and encourage voters to stay in line to cast their early ballots on October 31, 2020, national organizations specializing in racial justice, human and civil rights will co-host a Parade to the Polls across five cities making nearly 20 stops along the way. Advancement Project National Office, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) are making sure voters will be entertained, nourished and educated during early voting — offering a temporary answer to one of the biggest challenges to voters of color.
Parade to the Polls stops will be made in the following cities featuring parade trucks, musical talent, educational video activations, messages from celebrities and influencers, local and national partners and talent, surprise giveaways, pizza from Pizza to the Polls, food trucks, and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2925 Euclid Ave., 44115
- Detroit, Michigan
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wayne County Community College, 8200 Outer Dr. W., 48219
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Tamarac Library, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd., 33351
- 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., 33311
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Pl., 33025
- 3:30 p.m to 5 p.m. at North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., 33056
- 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132 St., 33161
- Jacksonville, Florida
- 10 a.m. to noon: Highlands Branch Library, 1826 Dunn Ave., 32218
- 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Legends Community Center, 5130 Soutel Dr., 32208
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Bradham & Brooks Branch Library, 1755 Edgewood Ave W., 32208
- 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Gateway Town Center, 910 W. 44th St., 32208
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Zablocki Library, 3501 W Oklahoma Ave., 53215
- 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Washington Park Library, 2121 N Sherman Blvd., 53208
- Noon to 2 p.m.: Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., 53212
- 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Midtown Center, N. 58th Street & W. Capitol Dr., 53209
- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Villard Square Library, 5190 N. 35th St., 53209
- 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Good Hope Library, 7715 W. Good Hope Rd., 53223
*All times listed in local time.
For those who are voting in other cities or at different polling sites, the video activation will be available to stream via the below links:
- NAACP: blackvoiceschangelives.org
- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: andstillivote.org
Parade to the Polls has also collaborated with Joy to the Polls to create a Spotify playlist for anyone to listen to anywhere, but especially while waiting in line to vote.
Advancement Project National Office, The Leadership Conference, and NAACP are focusing on educating voters about how to vote, and connecting the issues communities care about to what is on the ballot. With that, there are any number of barriers that voters will face. One of the barriers to voting will be long lines, particularly in communities of color. Voters in communities of color are asked to wait to vote, in many instances hours, which often leads to voter drop-off. Voters leave because of work, family, or other obligations. This has the potential to be especially true as voters arrive at polling places in a pandemic where distancing and masks are critical to maintaining one’s health.
Parade to the Polls is a national initiative to inspire and motivate communities to stay in line and increase the resiliency of voters. This year, with voters up against voter suppression, COVID-19, and other factors, it is harder for them to vote. Parade to the Polls is for those who may have childcare issues, family commitments, families who need feeding, and those who may lack the physical stamina to stand in long lines. The goal of Parade to the Polls is to make sure that every voter can cast a ballot and participate in our democracy, especially Black and Brown communities who have faced real challenges this electoral cycle.
Advancement Project National Office is a multi-racial civil rights organization. Founded by a team of veteran civil rights lawyers in 1999, Advancement Project was created to develop and inspire community-based solutions based on the same high quality legal analysis and public education campaigns that produced the landmark civil rights victories of earlier eras.
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 220 national organizations to promote and protect the rights of all persons in the United States. The Leadership Conference works toward an America as good as its ideals. For more information on The Leadership Conference and its member organizations, visit www.civilrights.org.
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP Launches Massive Election Protection Campaign and Urges Voters to Report Problems by Austyn Ross
Michigan (October 30,2020) – America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), has launched a massive election protection campaign in Michigan for Election Day; Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
“The right to vote is a fundamental right under the United States Constitution” says Yvonne White, State President. “It is a right that millions of people have fought to protect and preserve since the birth of our democracy. Accordingly, any interference or intimidation with a citizen’s right to cast their ballot is illegal and will not be tolerated. The NAACP will be equipped to address any issue that may arise in Michigan.”
The NAACP Election Protection team is hard at work in Michigan and nationally to insure that African Americans and other minorities are able to cast their ballot, and have their vote counted on Election Day. NAACP election challengers and poll watchers have been trained and are prepared to work all day. Command Centers will be located in target areas and will be ready to assist voters within their local jurisdictions. All locations will be available from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on Election Day. The contact information for each command center is listed below.
“The NAACP believes that the promise of this nation can be made real for all of us, including students and young adults, and it all begins with voting” says Kyra Mitchell, Youth & College Division President. “At the same time, the NAACP will not stand for violence or other tactics to suppress the vote.”
If you experience any problems voting or have questions, contact the nearest NAACP unit immediately or call the Voter Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to report any issues. Volunteers will be available to provide support and legal assistance throughout the entire day.
While the NAACP will do everything we can to ensure that your vote counts, the success of this effort is in your hands — you must “Take Your Soles to the Polls” and VOTE! “Our Lives Depend On It.” #BlackVoicesChangeLives.
Michigan NAACP – Election Day Command Centers
- Albion (517) 795-8887
- Lenawee/Monroe Counties (517) 902-6223
- Battle Creek (269) 261-2927
- Macomb County (313) 664-2424
- Detroit (313) 664-2424
- Michigan State Conference (313) 835-9671
- Flint (810) 938-2219
- Muskegon (231) 343-2706
- Grand Rapids (616) 633-8195
- Oakland County (248) 760-6078
- Grosse Pointes/Harper Woods (313) 220-6059
- Port Huron (810) 531-8381
- Jackson County (517) 914-2706
- Saginaw/Bay City (989) 752-0614
- Kalamazoo (269) 547-2860
- Western Wayne County (313) 949-3133
- Lansing (517) 719-9157
- Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor (734) 717-8156
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About NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.
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New Twin Peaks Proposals: Survey Open Until November 3
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The Twin Peaks Boulevard gates were closed early in the pandemic to reduce crowding at Christmas Tree Point lookout parking lot. Since then, Twin Peaks Park use has increased significantly among people walking, rolling, hiking, jogging and bicycling, with an average of over 800 visiting each weekday and over 1,100 on weekend days.
While the new park configuration received support, it also resulted in community concerns regarding accessibility for people with disabilities and negative neighborhood impacts. In an attempt to address concerns, local roadway access is now available via the Portola Drive south gate daily between 6:00 p.m. and midnight.
The SFMTA is working with the community and other city departments including Recreation and Parks, the Police Department and Public Works, on new ideas to ensure access that balances the needs on Twin Peaks.
Project Goals:
- Restoring access to the viewpoint, especially for people with disabilities
- Providing a space for people walking and rolling that allows for physical distancing
- Reducing negative impacts by park users on neighbors
- Retaining the extraordinary increase in new park users by maintaining safe, continuous routes for those traveling on foot, bicycle and assistive mobility devices
SFMTA is seeking feedback on five alternative designs for Twin Peaks. Please explore the designs and provide input below with our survey. The survey will close November 3. Community feedback will be analyzed and final proposals shared with the community.
For more information on Twin Peaks please visit our Twin Peaks For All project page.
Published October 30, 2020 at 01:38PM
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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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FCC Announces Kickoff Of Groundbreaking $16 Billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction
386 Providers Qualified to Bid in Reverse Auction to Bring Broadband to Up to 10.25 Million Unserved Rural Americans
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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EIA forecasts OPEC net oil export revenues in 2020 to be the lowest in 17 years (10/28/2020)
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will earn about $323 billion in net oil export revenues in 2020, the lowest level in 18 years (Figure 1). EIA based this revenues estimate on forecast total petroleum liquids production—including crude oil, condensate, and natural gas plant liquids— forecast total petroleum consumption, and the crude oil price forecasts in the October 2020 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). The expected decrease in export revenues compared with last year is driven by lower crude oil prices and lower export volumes. Crude oil prices have fallen as a result of lower global demand for petroleum products because of COVID-19 and associated mitigation efforts. Export volumes have also decreased as a result of high production disruptions in Libya, Iran, and, to a lesser extent, Venezuela and OPEC agreements to limit crude oil output in response to low crude oil prices. ...
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FCC Reaffirms Successful Light-Touch Regulatory Framework For Broadband Services
After Court Upheld Vast Majority of Restoring Internet Freedom Order, FCC Reviews Three Remanded Issues and Finds No Basis to Change Its Approach
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Monday, October 26, 2020
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New post from the NAACP: Election Protection: A Call to Action for the Black Community by Marc Banks
“The Vote is the most important non-violent tool we have.”
The Honorable Congressman John Lewis
During the first presidential candidates’ debate, we heard more than one provocative dog-whistle for voter intimidation. We will not sit idly on the sidelines and be deprived of our fundamental rights. And we will not give comfort to those attempting to spread fear and hatred.
The challenges confronting the Black community in 2020 are well documented: police killings, an inadequate response to the Coronavirus, mass unemployment, and systematic racism. We now face a concerted effort to suppress and disenfranchise the Black community’s inalienable right to vote.
In 2013, the Supreme Court eroded many of the vital protections contained in the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Many states have made it increasingly difficult for minorities to vote. We face the same challenges our community had to fight against in the 1950s and ’60s. And in the spirit of the late Congressman Lewis, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, we too must have a plan of action.
Today, we launch Protect Our People to organize and train our community to serve as volunteer poll monitors in their neighborhoods. We estimate we will need more than 5000 volunteers to protect the polls to ensure that our family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues can exercise their lawful right to vote in a peaceful and safe environment. And while we call on Black people to stand up and stand firm as we head to the polls, we need everyone to join us.
Rise and stand with us at the polls. We must act today to protect our freedoms of tomorrow. Our collective presence on the electoral process’s frontlines will send a clear message that the Black community is prepared to stand tall, with allies, and unite toward progress.
In Solidarity,
Derrick Johnson
Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson
Patrisse Cullors
Judith Browne Dianis
Isiah Thomas
Leon Russell
Karen Boykin-Towns
LaToia Jones
Rev. Leah Daughtry
Phillip Agnew
Alice Huffman
Hazel N. Dukes
Rev. Al Sharpton
Melanie Campbell
Nile Rodgers
Russell Taylor
Everett B. Ward, Ph.D.
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover
Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq.
Dr. David Marion
Beverly E. Smith
Micheal E. Cristal
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker
Rasheeda S. Liberty
Andre R. Manson
Michael Boatman
Kyra Mitchell
William Lucy
Helen Myers
Courtland Cox
Rev. Dr. William Barber II
Jamal R. Watkins
Tyler McBride
Glynda Carr
DeJoiry McKenzie-Simmons
Dwayne Proctor, PhD.
Michael A. Curry
Tiffany Dena Loftin
Curtis Symonds
Raymond Curry
Hilary Shelton
Theresa A. Dear
Dominik Whitehead
- Joy Williams
Kimberly Jeffries Leonard
Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown
Gerald Hudson
Alphonso Braggs
Roslyn M. Brock
Virginia Case
Ra’Vynn Waters
Yvonne White
Robin Williams
Eris Sims
James Woodall
John Gibson
Danielle Sydnor
Rev. Alvin Herring
Tiffany Flowers
Dr. Garth Graham
Rev. Dr. Zina Pierre
Jerushia Wrighten-Kelly
Tamer Mokthar
Montague Simmons
Dr. John E. Arradondo
Maya J. Bermingham
Alaina C. Beverly
Lori George Billingsley
Janette McCarthy Wallace
Stephanie Owens
Stephanie Jones
Madie Robinson
Larcine Bland
Yumeka Rushing
Tori O’Neal
Zafar J. Brooks
Chaka Bugess
Brittney Calloway
Georgette Dixon
Angela Dorn
Edward Foster Simeon
Patrick R. Gaston
James Harris
Thomas L. Kalahar
Shazzia Khan
Tanya Leah Lombard
Nathaniel Miles
Rev. Keith Norman
Wisdom Cole
Dr. Lonnie Randolph
Barbara Sapp Davis
Esther Silver Parker
Stephanie Silverman
John Spinnato
CeLois Steele
Michael R. Twyman, Ph.D
LaChandra White
Roy L. Williams
Kathleen Wilson-Thompson
Carole Young
Akosua Ali
Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony
Wandra Ashley-Williams
Ophelia Averitt
Fred Banks, Jr.
Gary Bledsoe
Barbara Bolling-Williams
Debra Brown
Ericka Cain
Rick L. Callender
Juan M. Cofield
Carolyn Q. Coleman
Raoul Cunningham
Dedric L. Doolin
Edward DuBose
Katherine T. Egland
Scot X. Esdaile
Charnell Ferguson
James Gallman
John Gaskin III
George Gresham
Wendell J. Harris, Sr.
Ron Hasson
Morandon Henry
Leonard James III
Howard Jefferson
Thomas L. Kalahar
Alan B. Lazowski
Adora Obi Nweze
James C. Perkins
Rabbi Jonah Pesner
Dennis V. Proctor
Steven Ricard
Traelon Rodgers
Peter Rose
Alfred Rucks
Benard Simelton
Richard T. Smith
Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart
Gloria J. Sweet-Love
Marvin F. Thomas, Sr.
Jesse H. Turner, Jr.
Michael T. Turner
David Walker
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Joel Alvarado
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Jerry Primm
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New post from the NAACP: Statement from NAACP President Derrick Johnson on the Final Presidential Debate by Austyn Ross
“This evening, both candidates made their final case before the American people on how they plan to improve the dire health and economic crises that have beset our country. From plans to fight COVID-19 to issues of race in America, climate change, and national security, tonight’s topic areas impact Black lives, and we need leaders that are capable of taking real and meaningful action. That is why we are urging Black Americans to turn out in record numbers this election because our voices matter, and we have the power to move America in the right direction.
“COVID-19 is real, and the health and the socio-economic impact it has had on our communities is devastating. We need police reforms just as badly as we need criminal justice reform to ensure that our community does not continue to suffer from police brutality and discriminatory judicial practices. We need to safeguard our civil rights. There is too much at stake in this election, and we must make our voices heard. Our communities need healing and recovery, and our vote is the first step in effectuating change.
“With eleven days to the election, Americans need the reassurance that the integrity of the democratic process will be protected and free of voter suppression and intimidation. That is why the NAACP will continue to be relentless in our efforts to empower Black communities across the country in the final days of this election year to ensure that our voices are heard and our vote moves America forward.”
Since August, the NAACP has led its Black Voices Change Lives campaign to mobilize Black American voters across the country, especially in key battleground states. The NAACP has also invested seven-figures in ad campaigns to reach the Black community and encourage people to register, get educated, and plan to vote this November. On Saturday, National Vote Early Day, the NAACP and partners will host a Black The Vote — Our Lives Depend On It Homecoming Celebration to encourage Black voters to vote and vote early.
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About NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP to Launch General Election TV Ad During the Premiere of “Black•ish” by Marc Banks
With Less Than 14 Days Until Election Day, NAACP Releases Its First-Ever General Election Television Ad Urging Black Voters to Vote-by-Mail or Vote in-Person
BALTIMORE, MD – The NAACP, the nation’s largest civil rights organization, today announced the launch of its first-ever television ad during a general election titled “Mail-In or Walk-In.” The 30-second television ad will run for two weeks and urges Black voters to vote by any means necessary to make democracy great again. The ads will launch during the premiere of the sitcom “Blackish” at 9:30 ET tonight and are a continuation of the organization’s “Black Voices Change Lives” campaign to increase the Black voter turnout in the November election by five percent compared to the 2016 Black voter turnout.
The new television ad features powerful archival imagery of Frederick Douglas, Black voters marching in the 1960s to fight for voting rights, and the Black Lives Matters movement. In it, Black voters are reminded that democracy cannot be bullied, and their votes will be counted whether they are “mailed-in” or “walked-in.” The new ads will air nationally and in battleground states, including Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
“In less than 14 days, we will be voting in the most important election of our lifetimes. We need every active and registered Black voter to show up to the polls because our lives depend on it,” said NAACP President Derrick Johnson. “The Black vote will undoubtedly determine the outcome of this election, but we must mobilize and empower our communities to have a plan to vote early, vote-by-mail, or do so in-person because our voices matter.”
For the past three months, the NAACP has led the “Black Voices Change Lives” campaign to encourage and mobilize eligible and infrequent Black voters to register to vote and turn out to the polls in November. The campaign is in Phase two and focusing heavily on voter mobilization, with early voting underway in states across the country. The NAACP is currently running digital and radio ads in over 30 media markets across the country.
The ad is available to view on the NAACP’s YouTube page. For more information on the “Black Voices Change Lives” campaign, please visit the website.
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About NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP Condemns Misrepresentation by Amy Coney Barrett on Racial Justice Ruling, Calls for Judiciary Committee to Pursue by Marc Banks
BALTIMORE — Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement today on the misleading testimony of Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her nomination to the Supreme Court:
“During the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Judge Barrett was asked about her ruling in Smith v. Illinois Department of Transportation. In that case, Judge Barrett authored an opinion rejecting a claim by a Black employee, Terry Smith, that he had been subject to a racially hostile work environment when his supervisor used the “n-word” to refer to him directly. Rejecting that claim, Judge Barrett concluded that use of the n-word did not necessarily create a racially hostile work environment. In reaching this extraordinary conclusion, Judge Barrett revealed views that fall far outside of the mainstream of our society. As Justice Kavanaugh observed several years ago, when he served on the D.C. Circuit, he regarded it as well-settled that “being called the n-word by a supervisor . . . suffices by itself to establish a racially hostile work environment.” We discuss Judge Barrett’s extremely troubling ruling in our letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to Judge Barrett’s nomination.
Judge Barrett’s testimony about her ruling, in this case, is even more disturbing, as she plainly misrepresented her ruling at her confirmation hearing. During questioning by Senator Cory Booker on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, Judge Barrett testified that she had rejected Mr. Smith’s hostile environment claim because he failed to base his claim on being subjected to use of the n-word by his supervisor.
Amy Coney Barrett: (02:36:51)
No Senator, I think you’re mischaracterizing what I said, with all the respect. In that opinion, the evidence he introduced to show the hostile work environment was the use of expletives when he drove the wrong way down, he was hired to be a safety driver for the Illinois Department of Transportation. And he based his hostile work environment on the use of expletives at him based on poor work performance. That was what he relied upon and then his termination proceedings had begun.
Amy Coney Barrett: (02:37:20)
He didn’t tie the use of the n-word into the evidence that he introduced for his hostile work environment claim. And so as a panel, we were constrained to decide based on the case the plaintiff had presented before us. So the panel very carefully wrote the opinion to make clear that it was possible for one use of the n-word to be enough to establish a hostile work environment claim if it were pled that way.
But Judge Barrett plainly misrepresented Mr. Smith’s claim.
Contrary to Judge Barrett’s testimony, Mr. Smith based his hostile environment claim on the incident in which his supervisor called him a “stupid ass n-word.” Repeatedly in the briefs submitted to Judge Barrett and at the oral argument, Mr. Smith’s counsel quoted the evidence attesting to use of the n-word and expressly relied on that evidence to support the racially hostile work environment claim.
For example, in setting forth the basic facts of the case, Mr. Smith appearing as the Appellant contended: “The last set of facts pertains to Appellant’s claim to a ‘hostile work environment.’ Appellant cites to a supervisor . . . calling him a ‘stupid ass n-word.’” Later in the same brief, Mr. Smith argued: “Appellant complained several times about the severity of the harassment made against him…. Appellant was called a ‘stupid ass n-word.’” In yet another brief submitted to Judge Barrett, Mr. Smith explained that “one of his supervisors . . . subjected him to a hostile work environment when he called him the ‘n-word’ on January 16, 2014.” Then at the oral argument, in response to a question from Judge Barrett, Mr. Smith’s counsel argued that Smith’s work environment was “altered when he started being called the n-word….” Contrary to Judge Barrett’s sworn testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, therefore, Mr. Smith clearly relied on use of the n-word in his racially hostile work environment claim.
Compounding the tragedy caused by the decision, Judge Barrett’s ruling even denied Mr. Smith the opportunity to present his claim to a jury, finding a jury could not conclude on the facts of his case that use of the n-word—a vile racial epithet steeped in a long history of racist abuse—exposed him to a racially hostile work environment. As a result, a jury was denied the opportunity to hear that Mr. Smith’s supervisor used the racial epithet in anger toward Mr. Smith. The supervisor went on to threaten Smith with the loss of his car and home. After that incident, Mr. Smith was forced to seek treatment for depression. Those details and that chronology were expressly recounted at the oral argument, but were never mentioned in Judge Barrett’s opinion.
Judge Barrett’s account of her opinion in this case is neither accurate nor sufficient. The Senate Judiciary Committee must call Judge Barrett back to explain both her decision in that case and her answers to Senator Booker’s questions. It is disturbing enough that Judge Barrett declined to rule that use of this vile racial epithet constituted a racially hostile work environment. But her misrepresentation to the Judiciary Committee about the basis for her ruling raises serious questions about her truthfulness and candor under oath that extend far beyond this particular case. The Senate Judiciary Committee should fully explore her misleading testimony prior to voting on her nomination.”
The relevant portions of Mr. Smith’s Seventh Circuit briefs are attached, as is the transcript of some of the oral argument in which references to the “n-word” incident were called to the attention of Judge Barrett. The audio recording of that transcript is available on the website of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, under the case number: 18-2948.
Excerpts of Briefs and Oral Argument
Smith v. Illinois Department of Transportation
(1) Brief and Required Short Appendix of Plaintiff-Appellant, Terry L. Smith, available at 2018 WL 6814500:
STATEMENT OF THE CASE:
Mavin Harrison stated that “He (Appellant) was mistreated by Lloyd Colbert (a supervisor and trainer with Appellee)[1] several times and who called him the ‘N-word’ frequently.” (P. 5) (emphasis added).
The last set of facts pertains to Appellant’s claim to a “hostile work environment.” Appellant cites to a supervisor—Lloyd Colbert—calling him a “stupid ass ni**ar.” [record citation]. Just prior to making this statement, Appellant states that Lloyd Colbert threatened him (Appellant) with losing everything [record citation]. Appellant also cites to the Affidavit of Marvin Harrison who stated as saying that “He was mistreated by Lloyd Colbert who called him the ‘N-word’ frequently.” [record citation]. (P. 12) (emphasis added).
SUMMARY OF THE ARGUMENT:
The second issue on appeal is the rejection of Appellant’s hostile work environment claim. The district court said, when discussing Lloyd Colbert’s alleged usage of “stupid ass ni**a” [record citation], that “of course a jury could find that Colbert’s use of this vile racial slur was motivated by race. But that is the one instance of anything similar happening. [“] [record citation]. This is factually incorrect. In his deposition, Appellant did say he had been called a “stupid ass ni**a,” but he didn’t say that this was the only [emphasis supplied) time he was called that—the district court assumed it. Also, Marin Harrison remembers Appellant being called this vile term several times. [record citation]. (P. 15) (emphasis added and in original).
ARGUMENT:
- Discussion about the severity of the harassment and if racially motivated.
Appellant complained several times about the severity of the harassment made against him…. Appellant was called a “stupid ass ni**a” [record citation]. The district court said that “a jury could find that Colbert’s use of this vile racial slur was motivated by race. But that is the one instance of anything similar happening.” [record citation]. This is actually an assumption made by the district court and is only part of what Appellant had to say about this. In his deposition, Appellant had this exchange: “Q: Do you know if Mr. Colbert was ever disciplined as a result of that complaint. A: No, I know that they called him down to Schaumburg and he was pending investigation. And they didn’t go into much detail, and I don’t – I just know when he came back, he was very angry and upset, and he seen me in the locker room. He said that it’s going to be 81 of us against 1 of you when we to trial. He said that – he called me a stupid ass ni**a; that I was going to lose everything that I own, my house and my car. And I told him I don’t have a house to lose.” … [record citation]. At no time was Appellant asked how many times he was called the “N-word.” More likely than not, he was called this several times. Mr. Marvin Harrison, in his Affidavit, states that “He (Appellant) was mistreated by Lloyd Colbert who called him the ‘N-word’ frequently.” (emphasis supplied). [record citation]. The district court has some issues with Mr. Harrison’s Affidavit. (Pp. 25-26) (emphasis added and omitted).
(2) Reply Brief of Plaintiff-Appellant, Terry L. Smith, available at 2019 WL 2250117, pp. 10-12 (emphasis added and omitted):
III. Smith offered sufficient evidence to allow a reasonable jury to find that he was subject to a hostile work environment.
Appellant agrees with Appellee that to establish a claim under Title VII, a plaintiff must show: “(1) he was subject to unwelcome harassment; (2) the harassment was based on his race; (3) the harassment was severe and pervasive so as to alter the conditions of the employee’s environment; and (4) there is a basis for employer liability.” Mason v. S. Ill. Univ. at Carbondale, 233 F.3d 1036, 1043 (7th Circ. 2000). Appellant asserted that one of his supervisors—Lloyd Colbert—subjected him to a hostile work environment when he called him the “n-word” on January 16, 2014. [record citation]. And a supervisor’s use of the “n-word” “impacts the work environment far more severely than use by co-equals.” Dandy v. United Parcel Ser., 388 F.3d 263, 271 (7th Cir. 2004). Appellee cites Sanders v. Vill. Of Dixmoor, 178 F.3d 869, 870 (7th Cir. 1999) for the proposition that the use of the “n-word” passes muster if used just one time.
Close reading of this decision shows that the Court said: “Sanders’ response failed to address the issue of the suspension and instead focused on the use of the word “nigger,” citing cases for the proposition that the word created a hostile environment in and of itself (emphasis supplied). Because Sanders did not notify the trial court to the theory he now advances—that he was suspended because of his race—he has waived any such claim there and on appeal.” But, the use of the “n-word” was just part of the hostile environment created by Appellee. Turning the Court’s attention to Appellant’s Response to Appellee’s Summary Judgment Motion, there is mention of other intimidating conduct by Appellee: (1) Lloyd Colbert, his supervisor, told Appellant that he was going to lose everything that he owns, his house and his car; (2) Roman McGhee, another supervisor, told Appellant he was “… a stupid dumb Mother Fr.” He also told him that “I’ll kick your ass you dumb m.f-r.” Appellant ended up seeing a psychiatrist for depression as a result of these instances of corrosive conduct. [record citation]. Appellants position is that the combination of the “n-word” and the acts identified immediately above did create a hostile work environment, and, what happened to Appellant is distinguishable to what happened to Sanders because in Sanders no such additional instances of adverse working conditions were so mentioned. Furthermore, the Appellant directs the Court’s attention to Gates v. Bd. of Educ. of Chic., 916 F.3d 631, 640-41 (7th Cir. 2019) where the Court said, “The issue is whether the discriminatory conduct Gates testified to qualifies as sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of his work environment.” In this decision, the Court said that “We have repeatedly treated a supervisor’s use of racially toxic language in the workplace as much more serious than a coworkers and referenced Robinson v. Perales, 894 F.3d 818, 828 (7th Cir. 2017), and, that “it was necessary to note ‘whether the remarks were stated directly to plaintiff of whether the plaintiff heard them secondhand referring to Dandy v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 388 F.3d 263, 271 (7th Cir. 2004). Also, the Court noted in Gates that “there is no magic number of slurs” needed to show hostile work environment, and “an unambiguously racial epithet falls on the ‘more sever[e]’ end of the spectrum” – see Hrobowski v. Worthington Steel Co., 358 F.3d 473, 477 (7th Circ. 2004). Here, Lloyd Colbert, an employee of Appellee, was Appellant’s direct supervisor on the “C” shift and stated the racial epithet directly at Appellant. And, similar to Rivera in Gates, while Colbert’s conduct was not “physically threatening” or “humiliating” in a public setting, it was severe and humiliating, and, as stated by the Court, “A reasonable jury could also find that it did interfere with Gates’ work performance, not least because it led him to take a leave from work to seek medical treatment.” Gates at 18 (according to my printout of the case) or the next to last page of the decision. Similarly, Appellant sought medical attention for depression.
(3) Oral Argument, May 30, 2019
1:01-1:50
Judge Barrett: Counsel, on hostile work environment, is using the n-word by itself sufficient, severe enough that a single use of the word constitutes a hostile work environment?
Counsel for Plaintiff: It depends on the circumstances, your honor. In Terry Smith’s case, he was directed to his face the n-word and it was done by a supervisor, it wasn’t done by a co-employee, or co-employer [sic], it was done by a supervisor. In the case of Gates, the court found that when you have a situation where an employee is directly confronted with the n-word and it is done by a supervisor, that’s on the more severe end of spectrum of hostile work environment.
Judge Barrett: And it was accompanied by the threat of losing your house?
Counsel for Plaintiff: That is correct, your honor. And other threats as well.
18:14-18:44
Judge Barrett: And when is it your view that the terms and conditions of employment were altered for your client?
Counsel for Plaintiff: They were altered when he started being called the n-word, at least . . . .
Judge Barrett: At the very end . . . when he had two weeks left before he was let go?
Counsel for Plaintiff: They were being altered, yes, toward the end because the terms and conditions started to change after he heard the n-word, he had to go to the hospital. He was seeking treatment at the time.
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New post from the NAACP: Statement from Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO, in response to the protests in Nigeria by Vanessa Mbonu@naacpnet.org
NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, released the following statement after protesters were killed in Nigeria amid calls to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) division of the police force:
We stand in solidarity with the Nigerian people, as they demand an end to police brutality and exercise their right to peacefully protest.
The images we’ve seen from protesters on the ground are nothing short of horrific, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives today.
Across the globe, all Black lives matter. No Black life is disposable, and we will continue to support the fight for justice and the empowerment of oppressed people in any country at any time.
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP to Host Star-Studded “Black the Vote, Our Lives Depend on it” Homecoming Celebration by Marc Banks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2020
Contact: Alaina Berner
ON NATIONAL VOTE EARLY DAY, NAACP AND PARTNERS HOST STAR-STUDDED “BLACK THE VOTE, OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT” HOMECOMING CELEBRATION
With Less Than 15 Days Until Election Day, Star-Studded Virtual Event Will Encourage Black Voter Turnout on Election Day and Include “Non-Contact” Community Canvassing to Mobilize Black Voters
BALTIMORE – The NAACP and National Vote Early Day, the Collective Education Fund’s Vote to Live Campaign, Divine 9, Push Black, and Woke Vote announced today the Black the Vote, Our Lives Depend On It Homecoming GOTV Kick-Off event will take place on National Vote Early Day, October 24, 2020.
The star-studded event is hosted by actor Terrence Jenkins, better known as Terrence J, and includes speeches and performances from celebrities, politicians, and activists in the Black community. This event is part of the NAACP’s “Black Voices Change Lives” campaign to encourage Black voter turnout in the November election.
“There is nothing more impactful than when a community can come together around a common cause, especially at a critical time to harness the power of our collective voices to achieve the change our country desperately needs. That is what the Homecoming is all about, and that is what voting is all about,” said NAACP President Derrick Johnson. “We are proud to stand with some of the most influential voices in the Black community during this time to mobilize our communities and urge people to have a plan to vote early or be ready to vote on Election Day. It is the only way we can achieve meaningful change.”
“This election has created a level of energy within the Black community that we have not seen since the historic election of President Barack Obama. However, a pandemic and other attempt at voter suppression means we have to do even more to turn out community out to vote, said NAACP Cleveland Branch President Danielle Sydnor. “I’m excited to lead in an organization that commits to activism even in the face of obstacles. The kick off of the GOTV program is just what we need to carry us through Election Day!”
“Homecoming is a tradition. It’s about people sharing important moments with people who have become family,” said Dejuana Thompson, Creator of Woke Vote. “Excited to join our NAACP family and other organizations for our own Homecoming as we share in the tradition of getting out the vote and celebrating our culture.”
“Voting this November is the most important thing we can do right now. As we’ve seen over the last few years, our lives depend on the policies enacted by local and federal governments,” said NAACP Civic Engagement Director Dominik Whitehead. “This Homecoming event is a bold statement that the Black community is aware of the power of our vote, and we are ready to use it to drive the much-needed change our communities deserve. We need to vote now, vote early, and vote often, because our lives depend on it.”
Notable guests for the “BLACK THE VOTE, OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT – HOMECOMING” event will include:
- Senator Elizabeth Warren
- DJ D-Nice
- Brandee Davis
- MAJOR
- Captain Kirk of The Roots
- Jekalyn Carr
- MC Lyte
- Mykal Kilgore
- The Walls Group
- Women’s National Basketball Players Association
- Mr and Miss FAMU
There will be performances by acclaimed artists including Tank and the Bangas. The event takes place in two parts with a rally and a tailgate. The rally kicks off the event from 12 pm – 2 pm ET and includes performances, community mobilization discussions, and celebrity messages. The tailgate from 3 pm – 7 pm ET includes no-contact canvassing events, socially distanced community engagement tailgates, and literature drops in Georgia, Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin, and North Carolina.
For the past three months, the NAACP has led the “Black Voices Change Lives” campaign to recruit and mobilize the black community to register to vote and turn out to the polls in November. The Homecoming event reinforces the months of mobilization and education initiatives encouraging volunteers to reach out to their neighbors and friends through calling, texting, or canvassing to provide information on the election. Volunteers can also opt to offer voter protection at voting sites or volunteer to be a legal captain. To volunteer for the campaign, click here.
The “BLACK THE VOTE, OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT – HOMECOMING” is available live on the NAACP’s YouTube page. For more information on the “Black Voices Change Lives” campaign, visit the website.
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About NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP Releases Official Policy Positions For State and Local Communities to Combat Systemic Racism During Election by Marc Banks
In one of the most consequential elections, the NAACP is uplifting its official policy positions to help state and local activists, organizers, and members combat systemic racism. From civil rights to criminal justice and health care to education, the NAACP has laid out the framework on several positions that can help Black Americans as they head to the polls this election.
“To advance the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons, we must inform the greater public on the issues that create barriers to access for many and then actively work to tear them down, said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, NAACP. “Our policy positions chart a pathway forward for a nation that has struggled, far too long, to realize it is stronger together — free from tyranny, racism, and inequality.”
A global health pandemic, racialism, market volatility, and an inadequate federal response bring into focus the need for guidance on issues that matter. We are witnessing the ever-growing threat of a country on the precipice of turmoil and despair due to a coordinated attempt to divide citizens and put forth a narrative that is neither factual nor responsive to the current state of affairs. The NAACP is deliberate in providing evidence-based policy solutions to combat confusion and misinformation for members, activists, and countless voters.
To learn more about the NAACP’s official policy positions during this pivotal year, please visit the links below:
- CIVIL RIGHTS
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
- Reparations
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- Mandatory Minimum Incarceration Sentences
- Money Bail Bonds
- Stand Your Ground Use of Deadly Force Laws
- Racial Profiling By Law Enforcement
- Police and Law Enforcement Civilian Complaint Review Boards
- ECONOMIC JUSTICE
- Credit Checks for Job Applicants and Potential Employees
- Increase in the Minimum Wage
- Paid Sick leave
- EDUCATION
- Funding for Public Education
- HEALTH CARE
- Equitable, Comprehensive and Affordable High-Quality Health Care For All
- Kidney Disease Treatment
- Medicaid Expansion
- HOUSING
- Safe and Affordable Low- and- Moderate-Income Housing
- VOTING RIGHTS
- Expanding the Voting Franchise
- Restoration and Strengthening of Voting Rights for All Americans
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About NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.
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