Is It Time to Rethink Hyper-Minority Districts?
Most members of Congress crave political security, and Terri Sewell has it. For more than a decade, she’s represented Alabama’s Seventh District, a 61 percent Black hodgepodge that awkwardly links the bustling cities of Birmingham and Montgomery via the sprawling, agriculturally rich Black Belt (named for the region’s dark topsoil), where more than a quarter of
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Reichenbach secures GOP nomination for the Senate seat previously held by Sen.Hugh Leatherman
Republican candidate Mike Reichenbach secured the primary win Tuesday night to fill the vacancy left by the death of the late State Senator Hugh Leatherman. Reichenbach defeated state Rep. Jay Jordan (R) of Florence, 5,577 to 4,951 during Tuesday’s GOP primary. A news release from Jordan’s office said Jordan called Reichenbach, “who graciously accepted his
Local Politics
Columbia, SC – For two weeks, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine
(Columbia, SC) – Ahead of elections this fall, the League
Congressman James Clyburn endorses Mayoral Candidate Tameika Isaac Devine to
Hamilton is running for Richland County School District One Board
(Columbia, SC) – Today, At-Large Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine reports
(Columbia, SC) – Sam Johnson’s campaign for Mayor of Columbia
(Columbia, SC) – Lady June Hubbard-Cole, PhD., began her term
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(Greenville, SC) —The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIASC) presented Michael Allen, AIA, founder and CEO of MOA Architecture, the 2021 Social Justice Award during the annual meeting held virtually on Dec. 9. Allen was recognized for his work to eliminate inequities in the built environment
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(Columbia, S.C.) – In a press conference on Monday, South Carolina Women in Leadership announces the public launch of MatchBoard, a new statewide public
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(Washington, DC) – With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 surging, housing relief is essential for struggling renters. Sixteen percent of adults living
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(Columbia, SC) – Right Direction Church International announces the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on their new sanctuary on
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Richland Library celebrates Racial Justice Week January 17-22 with a highlight of its community initiative, Let’s Talk Race. “Let’s Talk Race and
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With the current economic uncertainty in the country coupled with a growing aging population, more thoughtful considerations are being made by home builders and owners regarding design features that allow aging and
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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has shown herself to be personable, goodhearted, knowledgeable, and
Excerpt: Johnnie Cordero, Chairman of the Democratic Black Caucus of South Carolina
Podcasts
A Conversation with Kevin E. Wimberly and Dr. Shaun Owens About Universal Living Design
On this episode of The MinorityVoice, we talk with Kevin E. Wimberly of SC Uplift Community Outreach and Dr. Shaun Owens of Suite 65, LLC to discuss the home building technique and benefits of building or modifying a home to meet Universal Living Design certifications.
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The Rosenwald rural school building program which began in 1912 was a major effort to improve the quality of public education for African Americans in the early 20th-century South. By 1928, one
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The MinorityEye is a news and information aggregator that curates the voices, thoughts and perspectives of minority writers, bloggers, authors, reporters, columnists, pundits, consultants and thought leaders as well as those who write about minorities and issues that impact people and communities of color.
Michael Bailey is the founder of The MinorityEye and serves as the Chief-Curator of Information. He leads the editorial staff and works as a multimedia journalist who specializes in producing news stories and personal profiles that highlight the cultural, social, economic, and political experiences of minorities living in South Carolina and beyond. His extensive media, business, and political background has made him a well-respected voice and an often sought-after commentator on issues impacting people of color.
Johnnie Cordero is an African American thought leader who identifies as a Radical Centrist. He is the current Chairman of the Democratic Black Caucus of South Carolina. Cordero is the host of the “Radical Review” podcast and is a frequent political contributor and commentator for The MinorityEye. Cordero holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Doctorate in Jurisprudence. He is the author of ‘Total Black Empowerment: A Guide to Critical Thinking in the Age of Trump.’ His new book ‘Theodicy and The Power of the African Will’ is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online book sellers.