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CHEERIO… The president has landed in the UK after insulting London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. Trump will be treated to a formal state dinner with Queen Elizabeth, tea with Prince Charles, a tour of Westminster Abbey, and he will also attend commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. BACK IN THE HOMELAND… Impeachment talks are growing louder. Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC), the third-ranking House Democrat, said Sunday that Trump will certainly be impeached and that the only question his Caucus must now answer is when to open the impeachment inquiry. INHUMANE… The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General found "dangerous overcrowding" and unsanitary conditions at an El Paso, TX, Border Patrol processing facility following an unannounced inspection. Migrants were so packed in the facilities made for 125 people -- but housing 750 and 900 detainees, respectively -- that it was standing room only. BABY LET’S CRUZ… Slide into the DMs. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) stumbled onto common ground in the twittersphere over the idea that lawmakers should be prohibited from becoming lobbyists after they leave Congress. CENSUS CITIZENSHIP QUESTION… The Supreme Court is entering the final rounds of its term. And new evidence about a Republican strategist's role in adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census -- and that Trump administration officials lied during testimony by not disclosing the strategist's efforts -- is putting increased pressure on the Court. YOU THE REAL MVP… That’s what the crowd said as former President Barack Obama entered the Scotiabank Arena Sunday night in Toronto to watch the Golden State Warriors defeat the Raptors. He also met with Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a brewery in Ottawa, Ontario, on Friday. COME AT ME, BRO… That’s essentially what MoveOn.org’s Karine Jean-Pierre said to an animal rights activist who rushed the stage and grabbed the mic from Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) during the organization’s forum in California on Saturday. We see you, Okoye. Catch a beat down or… CATCH THE BEAT! We’re kicking off Congress’ return from recess with this...
- Senator Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) calls for increased congressional oversight of North Korea talks.
- Latinx voters in Florida have the Trump campaign’s attention.
- Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) wants more mental health services in low-income schools.
- Obamacare nearly closed the racial disparity gap in cancer care. Read to the bottom!
- Peabody names new Board members.
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Hamilton’s Marc delaCruz in a photoshoot in NYC over the weekend to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Bobby Scott Aims to Eliminate the Shaggy Defense
Imagine applying for an apartment, a job, or even a car loan and being denied because a background check listed you as a criminal sex offender. Assuming that you aren’t a criminal sex offender, you’d likely apply the teachings of famous rapper and criminal justice advocate Shaggy and proclaim “It Wasn’t Me!” The problem is when the $2 billion dollar background check industry says it is you, even when they’re wrong, there is no recourse. Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) is hoping to change that with the Fairness and Accuracy in Criminal Background Checks Act. “Far too often, many face an additional barrier created by faulty criminal background records released by the FBI," said Scott. "Local law enforcement agencies routinely report arrest records to the FBI; however, these same groups often fail to report important information on the final disposition of a criminal case.” Most background checks are performed by third-party agencies operating off of public documents and government files. So if there is a mistake in reporting of someone’s criminal background, whether that’s a failure to report a case being closed or mistaken identity at the federal level, it has a trickle-down effect which can cost you anything from a job or a home loan to even a rental car. Scott said his bill would ensure those job seekers are treated fairly, increase the likelihood that employers will have access to the best and most qualified workers in a timely fashion, and increase public confidence in the integrity of the FBI criminal background check process. More here.
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Judy Chu Wants More Mental Health Services in Low-Income Schools
Nearly 40% of youth who needed mental health care between 2011 and 2012 didn’t receive the necessary treatment. For families living in poverty, that number reached 45%, and for Black and Latinx children, it was 55% and 46%. To help get more low-income children access to mental health treatment, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) -- one of two psychologists in Congress -- introduced the Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act. The bill, on which Chu teamed with Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, would establish a grant program to increase the number of mental health professionals at low-income schools. It would do so by supporting partnerships between institutions of higher education and local education agencies to support teaching, training, and employment of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists. Professionals that participate in these partnerships would be eligible for student loan forgiveness after five years of employment at a low-income school. “I know that mental healthcare is no less essential than our physical healthcare. And that’s why I have worked to encourage more people to take care of their mental health. And yet, far too many mental health problems go undiagnosed and untreated because our schools lack the funding and staff needed to spot and address a problem early on, “said Chu. “Our students deserve better.” More here.
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao with RNC Director of Asian Pacific American Engagement Adi Sathi celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Hip-hop artist Common with BET’s Marc Lamont Hill at the latter’s Philadelphia bookstore over the weekend.
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Lori Trahan Wants to Make College Data More Easily Accessible
The College Scorecard is an online tool created by the government for consumers to compare the cost and value of higher education institutions. But it isn’t always easily accessible -- which can be a challenge since it displays data in five areas: cost, graduation rate, employment rate, average amount borrowed, and loan default rate. Freshman Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA) wants to change this and last week introduced the College Data Access Act. The legislation would codify the College Scorecard and mandate publicly funded institutions of higher education to prominently feature a link to the Scorecard on their website homepage. “For many individuals and families, a college education will be one of the biggest financial investments they will ever make,” said Trahan, a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. “As the costs of higher education continues to skyrocket, prospective students and their families are often choosing schools without any sense of their return on investment. Greater access to institution and program level data such as net costs of attendance, transfer and enrollment rates, graduation rates, average student loan debt, threshold earnings, and average earnings after graduation will empower Americans to make the decision that is right for them, without rolling the dice on their financial security.” The bill would also require the Department of Education to annually update and improve the College Scorecard so that students, parents, institutions, and researchers can utilize this important information. The Department of Education recently expanded the Scorecard and started listing 2,100 schools that award certificates but not degrees (e.g. cosmetology schools and some schools that train health care workers). The Scorecard also now reports separate graduation rates for each school for students who started as freshmen and those who transferred in later. There’s also a new set of data -- the debt by field of study. So if you want to know the average debt of students who earned a BA in Communications or a BS political science, the Scorecard now provides that info. More on Trahan’s bill here.
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Henry Cuellar, Verónica Escobar, and Xochitl Torres Small Want Feds to Pay Up for Humanitarian Relief Provided by Border Communities
The release of migrant families in municipalities across the country has strained the resources of many cities and towns in border states. ICE has released at least 185,000 migrants since December, including 32,500 in Arizona, 65,000 in the El Paso area, and 17,00 in the San Diego area. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Verónica Escobar (D-TX), and Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM) -- who represent communities receiving migrants -- are calling on the federal government to reimburse local governments and non-governmental organizations for costs acquired as they provide humanitarian relief at the southern border. “We believe local communities should not have to bear the brunt of flawed policies at the border and must be fairly compensated for their humane response to an issue that should be shouldered by federal agencies,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter to the leadership of the House Appropriations Committee. The trio called for funds in the FEMA State and Local Programs to be used to reimburse the local municipalities and NGOs. “In certain areas along the border, DHS has released groups of several hundred individuals without notice to NGOs or local governments,” they wrote. “This places an enormous strain on border communities and forces them to hastily create makeshift shelters, round up volunteers and emergency aid, and assist migrants coordinate travel plans to their destinations.” They said the reimbursements will allow for the continued humane treatment of families by providing them with basic needs such as food, water, and medicine. The letter was also signed by House members of Congress who represent districts in states along the U.S.-Mexico border. Read the full letter here.
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Bob Menéndez Calls for Increased Congressional Oversight of North Korea Talks
Even though talks between the U.S. and North Korea have somewhat stalled since the collapse of Donald Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi earlier this year, Senator Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) wants to be ready should they pick up again. He teamed up with Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Congressmen Eliot Engel (D-NY) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) to unveil legislation to provide increased congressional oversight of U.S. diplomacy with North Korea and any agreement that emerges from the Trump administration’s engagement with Kim Jong-un. The North Korea Policy Oversight Act would require regular briefings and hearings, as well as member-level briefings no later than 15 legislative days after each round of senior-level diplomatic talks. It would also require the secretary of state to submit a report to Congress assessing diplomatic negotiations with North Korea, the threat posed by North Korean nuclear and missile programs, and U.S. efforts to exert economic pressure on North Korea, in coordination with U.S. allies. “It is increasingly clear that North Korea today continues to pursue its nuclear and ballistic missile programs without constraint. The Trump Administration must execute strategic, rigorous, and thoughtful diplomacy in their dealings with Kim. This bipartisan effort lays out a clear oversight framework to support principled diplomacy to achieve denuclearization while also outlining congressional expectations for any agreement to secure, monitor, and verify the denuclearization of North Korea,” said Menéndez. “[T]he failures of the president’s policy thus far leaves us without a visible pathway forward on denuclearization, making the need for Congressional oversight more necessary than ever.” More here.
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Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) with AFGE California Legislative Coordinator Kendrick Robinson last week in Compton, CA.
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The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah between takes on set in NYC last week.
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Julián Castro Becomes First 2020 Dem of Color to Agree to Fox Town Hall
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro will participate in a Fox News town hall on June 13th in Phoenix, AZ -- becoming the first 2020 Democratic candidate of color, and fifth overall, to agree to a campaign event with the conservative network. “From the start of this campaign, Secretary Castro pledged to be a candidate and president for everyone— which is why he is traveling to all 50 states and meeting with as many voters as possible,” said Castro 2020 Campaign Manager Maya Rupert. “Secretary Castro is uniquely positioned to not only win back the rust belt, but to expand the electoral prospects for Democrats in states like Texas, Florida, and Arizona. Secretary Castro is looking forward to the opportunity to share his vision for the future of our country with the FOX News audience in a state that should be critical for Democrats in 2020.” The hour-long town hall will be hosted by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, and air on Fox News at 6:30P EDT on June 13th. Castro’s poll numbers have stagnated in the crowded field -- he remains at 1 to 2% in most national and state surveys. This could be, in part, due to a lack of media attention. Despite having as much experience, if not more, than Beto O’Rourke or Mayor Pete Buttiegieg, he does not enjoy the same coverage. More here.
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Univisión Partners with California Democratic Party for Presidential Forum
The California Democratic Party has partnered with Univisión, the largest provider of Spanish-language news, to host a Democratic presidential candidates forum in November. The event is not a debate, but it will adhere to DNC rules when it comes to the participants. The DNC has said candidates must reach at least 2% support in several polls and earn donations from 130,000 individuals spread across many states. “It is a forum that will focus on issues important to Californians and to the Latino community,” acting Party Chair Alexandra Gallardo-Rooker said in a statement Friday. “We think it will be a fantastic addition to that convention and will once again highlight the importance of the Latino vote and California’s impact in the Presidential Primary.” Gallardo-Rooker is the first Latina to ever lead a major political party in California. California Democratic Party delegates will pick a replacement for Gallardo-Rooker, who has served as chairwoman since December when the previous chairman resigned over allegations of sexual and workplace harassment and retaliation. The forum will take place at the Long Beach Arena on Saturday, November 16th. More here.
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Cedric Richmond Named Co-Chair of Joe Biden’s 2020 Campaign
Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) was named the first national co-chairman of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. Richmond was an early supporter of Biden's, endorsing his candidacy in April but pushing for the VP to run for president since 2016. “My biggest strength is offering political advice and using my political instincts to come up with strategy, and not just strategy in the African American community. I think the real strength is in the South and other parts of the country,” Richmond said. The 45-year-old Morehouse graduate was the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus last Congress, a body that two other presidential contenders belong to. “They are both friends of mine and I respect them both and I think that they are really effective senators, and I think they’re both people of high moral standards,” Richmond said, referencing Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). “My endorsement of Joe Biden is by no means a reflection of who they are and how effective or good they are.” Richmond said he thinks Biden is the best person to take on Trump. More here.
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MAGA Focuses on Hispanic Outreach Starting with Florida
While mostly Hispanic migrants remain in overcrowded detention centers and anti-immigration rhetoric coming from the White House, the Trump campaign is focused on Hispanic voter outreach for 2020, and they think the battleground state of Florida is the place to start. Campaign manager Brad Parscale said Thursday night in Miami that this summer, the Sunshine State would be where they would launch their national outreach. “Our first coalition we’re launching for the 2020 campaign, and our largest coalition -- itself almost as large an organization as our 2015 primary team -- is gonna be for Latinos,” Parscale told reporters at the Miami Dade College Koubek Center prior to a closed-door event. “It’s not been finalized yet, but my goal is to launch the Latino coalition in Florida.” Donald Trump won Florida in 2016 with a plurality of 49.0% of the popular vote that resulted in a 1.2% winning margin over Hillary Clinton, who had 47.8% of the vote. In 2020, Hispanics will make up the largest racial or ethnic minority in the electorate, according to the Pew Research Center. That’s eligible voters, not registered. Many Puerto Ricans moved to Florida following Hurricane Maria and the Trump administration continues to defend their inept, lackluster response to the island following the storm's devastation. During the 2018 midterms, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was energetic in demonstrating support for the island and the people in the wake of the devastating hurricane, and it led to a significant amount of support. We’ll have to see if that works when it comes to a presidential election when the Republican candidate threw paper towels at struggling U.S. citizens. But Trump has made strong overtures to Cubans and Venezuelans in South Florida. Florida will once again be a wild card. More here.
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NBA player Jeremy Lin entering the Toronto Raptors’ locker room last month donning AAPI Heritage Month swag.
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Cherokee Nation Elects a New Leader
The Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the country, elected a new leader on Saturday. Chuck Hoskin Jr. was elected principal chief of the tribe, which has 370,000 citizens. The tribal government and Cherokee Nation businesses employ more than 11,000 people and, in addition to other responsibilities, the principal chief essentially serves as the CEO. More than 74,000 citizens registered to vote in the election. “Generations ago, the rest of world counted us out,” Hoskin, Jr. said. “They didn’t think we could exercise a democracy and a nation of laws, adhere to the rule of law, and have a constitutional government. The rest of the world didn’t think we could do it, but we did it. We did it before removal, we resisted removal, and when we were removed what did we do? We reconstituted the great Cherokee democracy right here in Tahlequah.” Hoskin most recently served as the Cherokee Nation secretary of state, where he worked to secure funding from the federal government to fund a billion joint venture investment in better health care for all Cherokees. He was also an advocate on sovereignty protection, investments in education, increased minimum wage, expanded maternity leave, the creation of family leave for employees who foster Cherokee children, and preservation of Cherokee language and culture. The 44-year-old Oklahoma native graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1997 and completed law school at the university in 2000. Principal Chief Bill John Baker was not allowed to seek re-election after serving two successive terms. Hoskin’s running mate, Bryan Warner, will serve as the deputy chief of the Cherokee Nation. More here.
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Prosecutor Jumps In the Race to Succeed Ben Ray Luján
Marco Serna has officially jumped into the Democratic primary race to succeed senatorial candidate Congressman Ben Ray Luján in New Mexico’s Third Congressional District. Serna is currently the district attorney in the First Judicial District. Previously, the University of Arizona graduate -- who obtained his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law -- was previously the assistant attorney general in the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General; an assistant district attorney in the 13th Judicial District attorney’s office; and a trial attorney in NM’s General Services Department. In his campaign announcement, Serna said he wants to continue fighting the opioid epidemic that plagues northern New Mexico, small business tax breaks, more funding for Los Alamos National Laboratory, and clean energy jobs. “We would not only be able to create jobs and businesses in northern New Mexico, but they would be sustainable businesses,” Serna said. Five other Democrats -- including Rob Apodaca, Dineh Benally, Teresa Leger Fernández, Joseph Sánchez, and former CIA agent Valerie Plame -- have filed to be candidates for Democratic nomination next year. More here.
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Eric Holder Helps African Americans Sue Mississippi for Racist Election Practices
Four Black Mississippians, with the help of former Attorney General Eric Holder, sued in federal court to put an end to what they say is a racially discriminatory election system in the state. In 1890, Southern white politicians began their continued oppression of Black people with Jim Crow laws. It was during this time that Mississippi inserted into its constitution an intentionally high bar for getting elected governor or winning any other statewide office. The provision, which AP reports remains in force to this day, says candidates must win not only a majority of the popular vote -- that is, more than 50% -- but also a majority of the state’s 122 House districts. Under this unique provision -- which many say is clearly aimed at thwarting Black people getting elected to any political positions -- if no candidate wins the required majorities, the election is decided by the Mississippi House. “In the 21st century, it’s finally time to say that this provision should be struck down,” said Holder, chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, whose affiliated foundation is providing financial and legal backing for the lawsuit. “This is not a theoretical thing,” Holder said. “We have seen no statewide African American elected to office since this was enacted, in spite of the fact that Mississippi has the highest percentage of African Americans of any state in the country.” The lawsuit asks a judge to prohibit Mississippi from using the procedure in this year’s elections. More here.
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NUL’s Marc Morial with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) last month after the former testified before the House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil Rights regarding the Census.
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Comedians Ilana Glazer and Hasan Minhaj after taping The Patriot Act in NYC last week.
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Telemundo Names Lead for 2020 Campaign Coverage
Noticias Telemundo has named veteran news executive Patsy Loris as SVP for elections 2020 and special projects, where she will be responsible for leading and advancing Noticias Telemundo's presidential elections coverage. Loris will also oversee the production of news specials to further expand Noticias Telemundo's mission to deliver relevant, balanced, and reliable news content to inform Latinxs across the nation. Loris joins Noticias Telemundo after three decades at Univisión Communications, where she most recently served as EVP of news and executive news director, and had direct oversight of the network's morning show, daily entertainment and news magazine shows, and all network news programs including its digital, evening, late night, weekend, and political affairs properties. She began her career at the Telemundo Miami affiliate, WSCV-Channel 51 before launching her 30-year tenure with Univisión at the local affiliate in Miami and then moving up at the network. "I am honored and excited to join the NBCUniversal/Telemundo family at a time when today's world and fast-paced technology requires true journalism, and especially leading up to the 2020 elections where our Hispanic audience will play a key role," said Loris. "This is an opportunity of a lifetime and I look forward to great work ahead." She will be based in Miami and begins her new role on July 29th. The move comes as Telemundo prepares to kick off its 2020 elections coverage with the first Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 electoral cycle June 26th and 27th in partnership with NBC News and MSNBC. More here.
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Peabody Names New Board Members
Peabody, the organization that administers the Peabody Awards, has established an East Coast division of its Board of Directors. The group of media industry leaders will provide support for the organization’s initiatives and intellectual input to assist with broadening the Peabody’s relations and visibility with media industries, nonprofits, policymakers, and the public. Michele Norris, the first Black woman host at NPR, is among the group. She won a Peabody Award herself in 2006 for ABC News’ coverage of the 9/11 attacks. Marcia Smith, co-founder and president of Firelight Media, also joins the group. She and her husband, Stanley Nelson, founded their media organization in 2000 and have since produced numerous award-winning projects including Freedom Summer, which won a Peabody in 2014. Kashif Shaikh is among the new Board members as well. He is the co-founder and executive director of the Pillars Fund, an organization that invests in and amplifies the talents, narratives, and leadership of American Muslims. Google Senior Counsel for Civil and Human Rights Malika Saada Saar has also joined. She founded a nonprofit organization, The Rebecca Project, which works to provide services and aid to women who are suffering from domestic abuse issues, addiction, and abuse while incarcerated. She advocates ending child sex-trafficking, exploitation of women, and young girls. “This new board serves as a complement to our existing West Coast board and brings the totality of what we do into focus,” said Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Peabody. “Their collective experience in journalism, documentary filmmaking, radio and podcasting, nonprofit management, and issue-conscious work reflects the diverse constituencies we partner with and promote. We welcome their participation, and appreciate the board’s guidance and leadership in Peabody’s advocacy for engagement and conversation around transformative media programming year-round.” Journalist Katie Couric, Vice Media CEO Nancy Dubuc, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger, and others also joined the board. Meet the other new members here.
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Kiana Etsate-Gashytewa with Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM) at a high school graduation last week in New Mexico.
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ACA Nearly Closed Racial Disparity Gap in Cancer Care
The expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act in 2010 nearly erased a key disparity in access to cancer care for white and African American patients, according to a new study by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The ASCO study -- which was released Sunday at the organization’s annual meeting -- compared 18,678 patients who were treated for cancer either before states expanded Medicaid benefits under the ACA or in states that opted not to expand Medicaid to 11,708 patients who were treated in states that did expand Medicaid. Without Medicaid expansion, white patients received chemotherapy within a month of their cancer diagnosis 48.3% of the time, but Black patients received chemotherapy within a month 43.5% of the diagnosis, a 4.8-point difference. In states that did expand Medicaid, the difference decreased to 0.8 points -- a difference that was not “statistically significant.” African American patients receiving chemotherapy within a month saw a six-point change (49.6%). And white patients also saw a benefit in the states that expanded Medicaid under the ACA -- the expansion increased the percent of white patients who received chemotherapy in a month by two points. The study’s authors said that while chemotherapy isn’t the right first option for every patient, the rates at which patients receive it promptly should be the same. A second study released at ASCO’s annual meeting showed that after implementation of the ACA, ovarian cancer was diagnosed at earlier stages and that more women began treatment within a month, likely increasing patients’ chances of survival. Yet, Republicans continue to move to gut Obamacare, with the Trump administration recently joining GOP-led states in asking a federal appeals court to strike down the entire law as unconstitutional. And for 2020 Democrats pounding the payment with messaging on defending the ACA or creating a single-payer program, studies like these will aid their calls to expand access to federally run health care. More here.
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Thursday, June 6th: African American Leadership Summit and IWillVote Gala hosted by DNC Chair Tom Pérez and DNC Black Caucus Virgie M. Rollins. Featuring several 2020 Democratic candidates for president, Stacey Abrams, Representatives Hank Johnson, John Lewis, and Lucy McBath; the Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson; Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and more. Atlanta, GA. Click here for more information.
Thursday, June 6th - Saturday, June 8th: The American Constitution Society hosts its 2019 National Convention, including a conversation with freshman Representatives Colin Allred (D-TX), Sharice Davids (D-KS), and Katie Porter (D-CA), moderated by Kimberly Atkins. The ACS National Convention is attended by progressive lawyers, judges, legislators, law students, and academics to address the most challenging issues confronting the nation. Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street N.W., DC. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, June 11th, 6:30P: LatinoJustice PRLDEF hosts their fourth annual Southeast Regional Awards Reception in recognition of individuals working toward resolving human and civil rights issues in the Southeast region of the U.S. Bass Museum, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, June 19th, 8A: LatinoJustice PRLDEF hosts their 10th annual Latina Trailblazers Breakfast to honor the achievements of Latina women who have paved the way for future Latina leaders. Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Desbrosses St, NY. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, June 19th, 6P: Muslim Public Affairs Council hosts its 6th Annual Empowering Voices Awards. This year's honorees include political commentator Mehdi Hasan, Yemeni American educator and activist Dr. Debbie Almontaser, and the Department of Justice's Eric Treene. Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave, N.W., DC. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, June 26th - Sunday, June 30th: The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women's Annual Legislative Conference, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders for thought-provoking conversation around real issues that directly affect Black women and their families. Chicago, IL. Click here for more information.
Thursday, June 27th, 7P: Management Leadership for Tomorrow’s 15th Anniversary Awards Gala Dinner, celebrating underrepresented minorities who are advancing to senior leadership roles in their organizations and communities. The evening honors those working to advance African American, Latinx, and Native American women and men. Grand Hyatt, 109 E 42nd Street, NYC. Click here for more information.Saturday, July 20th - Wednesday, July 24th: The 110th NAACP Annual Convention, convening policymakers, activists, and organizers to strategize about the work NAACP has to do to ensure that the integrity of our democracy and shape the wellbeing of our communities. Cobo Center, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI. Click here for more information.
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