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(BPRW) The Keeping Families Connected/No Cost Calls Coalition Celebrate Governor Healey and the MA State Legislature Putting Families Over Prison Profiteering | Press releases

(BPRW) The Keeping Families Connected/No Cost Calls Coalition Celebrate Governor Healey and the MA State Legislature Putting Families Over Prison Profiteering (Black PR Wire) MASSACHUSETTS – On November 16th, Governor Maura Healey signed a bill that establishes Massachusetts as the fifth state to make prison phone calls free statewide, and the first state to include provisions for free […]

Justin Jones And Justin Pearson, Who GOP Tried To Expel From Tennessee Legislature, Reclaim Seats In Overwhelming Margins

Jones and Pearson took the opportunity of their victories to thank their supporters, chide their political opponents, and set an agenda for the future. In a message to supporters after his victory was announced, Jones thanked “people power” for easily winning the election. “They messed around; now they gotta find out,” Jones said of the […]

The First Black Woman Elected To The Mississippi Legislature, Rep. Alyce Clarke, Is Stepping Down After Serving 38 Years

Democratic Rep. Alyce Clarke, the first Black woman elected to the Mississippi Legislature, will not seek another term. Clarke, who has served in her position for 38 years, announced her decision on Tuesday, NBC News reports. “You can’t make a difference unless you’re at the table. And I’m glad we finally got to the table,” […]

Jackson Mayor Calls Mississippi Legislature ‘Racist’ For Ignoring The City’s Water Issue

ShareTweetSubscribe Jackson, Mississippi residents say they’re “tired of apologies” from state officials in regards to the constant water stoppages and boil water notices. Jackson residents do not have access to running water after below freezing temperatures which caused frozen and busted pipes NBC News reported. Residents were told to go to one of four locations across […]

The Illinois Legislature Is Standing In The Way Of Restoring Voting Rights To 30,000 Disenfranchised Imprisoned People

If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more. Opinions are the writer’s own and not those of Blavity’s. ____ The day Senate Bill 2090 (SB 2090), Voting in Jail, was signed into law, Chicago Votes — an organization committed to educating, training and […]