House Passes SAVE Act, Raising Questions for Gulf Coast Communities By Takeira Nettles The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act, a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, prompting renewed debate over voting access and election security across the country. The legislation, formally known as […]
Read MorePower, Policy and Perception: Donald Trump and the Black Community By Takeira S. Nettles Donald Trump has maintained a complex and often debated relationship with Black Americans, shaped by policy initiatives, personal actions, and decades of controversy. Having served from 2017 to 2021 and returning to the White House in 2025 for a second nonconsecutive […]
Read MoreJermaine J. Williams: A Community Voice in Pensacola Jermaine J. Williams, a lifelong resident of Pensacola, brings a background in behavioral health and community advocacy to his campaign for mayor. His public profile highlights work in mental health support, addiction recovery, and neighborhood engagement, emphasizing programs and initiatives that strengthen community ties. Williams grew up […]
Read MoreHow DEI Shifts Are Impacting Black Communities by Takeira Nettles Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that expanded across workplaces and universities in recent years are facing significant changes, affecting Black Americans and other historically underrepresented groups, according to advocates and researchers. Federal policy shifts under the Trump administration have restricted or rescinded a range […]
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