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As we send this, the GOP senators are finally revealing the long-awaited Obamacare repeal bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is still pressing for a vote before the July 4th recess. Analysts are already pouring over language. We guess it doesn’t really matter how the president feels about the bill. Sans any continuity, he can celebrate with his party on the White House lawn one day and call it mean the next. We’ll be watching the votes -- whenever they happen. At a rally in Iowa yesterday, Donald Trump responded to criticism that Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and others in his Cabinet are too rich by saying he doesn’t want poor people in charge of the economy. Wonder how he feels about incompetent people in charge of the government? Here’s what we’ve got today:- The CBC says nah to the president. But they say so much more.
- Meet the Navajo activist fighting racist NFL mascot.
- Barack Obama responds to North Korea criticism.
- Latino LGBTQ Long Beach Mayor talks diversity in politics.
- We've got Van Jones like you've never seen him before. Check out our throwback.
- Congressmen Rubén Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Lieu (D-CA), John Conyers (D-MI), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) want answers from Defense Secretary James Mattis.
- DCCC Chair Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) rallies the troops.
- Rev. William Barber banned from NC legislative building.
- People of color see a slight rise in boardrooms.
- Cornell Belcher joins NBC News.
- The Maryland gubernatorial race just got more crowded. Enter Rushern Baker.
- Jeh Johnson at odds with DNC over Russian hacking.
- Important update on that Kamala Harris playlist -- Too Short was shorted.
- Ben's Chili Bowl unveils new mural.
- A Black billionaire offers advice. We've got the story in Blah Blah Blogs.
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Members of Congress posed in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, accompanied by the Congressional Softball Team before their game Wednesday night. | |  |
Congressman Joaquín Castro (D-TX) visited Goodwill in San Antonio on Monday. | |
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CBC Says Nah to Trump -- But They Say So Much More
We don’t even know where to begin with this one. First, Omarosa signed her White House invite to the CBC “The Honorable Omarosa Manigault.” Who refers to themselves as “honorable?” Insecure reality TV stars turned sunken-place White House staffers apparently. For the members of Congress who actually earned the title, they bypassed addressing her invite and went straight for the jugular of Donald Trump. In a letter addressed to the president, CBC Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) enumerated the many shortcomings of this administration's policies as it relates to the Black community. Like a knife slicing through a cake, his words cut through the failed ACA repeal, the DOJ’s resurrection of mandatory minimums, the funding cuts for HBCUs, the proposed $4 billion cut to Pell Grants, and more. “I fail to see how a social gathering would benefit the policies we advocate for,” the congressman wrote. If CBC members read this letter aloud to a hot beat, it might rival Biggie and Tupac for one of the hottest dis tracks around. And much like the Biggie/Tupac rival, lives are at stake. And the Caucus illuminating how these policies devastate communities is worth a read in its entirety. Read the full letter here.
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Obama Responds to Criticism Over Warmbier
Responding to criticism that his administration didn’t do enough to secure the release of American student Otto Warmbier from captivity in North Korea, former President Barack Obama issued a statement, saying, “During the course of the Obama administration, we had no higher priority than securing the release of Americans detained overseas. Their tireless efforts resulted in the release of at least 10 Americans from North Korean custody during the course of the Obama administration. It is painful that Mr. Warmbier was not among them, but our efforts on his behalf never ceased, even in the waning days of the administration. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Warmbier’s family and all who had the blessing of knowing him.” More here.
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Dem Caucus Talks Voting Rights
Today, Members of Congress will hold a voting rights Speak Out with lawmakers and advocates to introduce the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), legislation which restores protections for voters in states with a recent history of discrimination. Four years after the Supreme Court’s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder, the VRAA addresses a wave of voter ID laws, racial gerrymandering, and other voter suppression tactics enacted at the state level. At 10:30, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn, House Democratic Caucus Chair Joseph Crowley, Members John Lewis (GA), Terri Sewell (AL), Judy Chu (CA), Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM), Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), NAACP DC Bureau Director Hilary Shelton, The Leadership Conference President Vanita Gupta, ACLU Political Director Faiz Shakir, and AAJC Director of Census and Voting Programs Terry Ao Minnis. See Gupta’s piece on VRAA in The Root here.
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Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) with her fan club at yesterday's softball game where the Bad News Babes were victorious over the Members. | |  |
Injured Capitol Hill Police Officer Crystal Griner threw out the first pitch at last night's Congressional softball game. | |
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Ben Ray Luján Rallies the Troops
DCCC Chair Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) tried to rally the troops in an emailed memo to friends and colleagues on Wednesday. After devastating losses in Georgia and South Carolina, he offered some motivation saying Dems could take back the House in 2018. “I don’t make this statement lightly – I’ve never said it before. I know the road back to a Democratic House majority will be long and hard. It necessitates fielding strong candidates with diverse profiles that fit unique Republican-leaning districts. It demands that we continue embracing a big tent mentality, listening to the voices of everyday Americans and articulating a positive vision for our future. It demands that we build the best team possible and train the next generation of campaign staff.” In a private meeting on Wednesday, the NYT reports that Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) suggested the party should have a more open conversation about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's effect on its political fortunes. Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said the party was preparing to be “aggressively focused on job creation and economic growth.” Read the full memo from Luján here.
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Cummings Wants to Know Why Kushner Still Has Security Clearance
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are demanding answers from the White House as to why senior adviser Jared Kushner still has a security clearance. Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) sent a letter signed by the committee's Democrats to Trump's Chief of Staff Reince Priebus that questions why Kushner has access to sensitive information since he is under investigation in the FBI's ongoing probe into whether Trump campaign officials colluded with the Russians during the 2016 election. "It appears that Mr. Kushner allowed his colleagues at the White House — and the American people — to be misled about his multiple communications with Russian officials," the letter reads. "We have serious concerns about whether the White House is properly safeguarding classified information," Cummings wrote. If that's the bar, should Trump have clearance? More here.
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DNC Disputes Jeh Johnson’s Testimony
At a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Wednesday, former DHS Chief Jeh Johnson said that the DNC refused to accept help from his department, even after its email systems were hacked. “The response I got was, the FBI had spoken to them, they don't want our help, they have CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm,” he said. Johnson explained that the DHS had actually helped other departments with suspected hacks and had been able to stem the damage — but the DNC just wasn't interested. DNC Spokeswoman Adrienne Watson disputes Johnson’s recollection telling the WaPo, “The DNC has been in regular contact with the FBI for many months, and the FBI confirmed the DNC has provided all the information it needed to make its assessment. The DNC was contacted by DHS months after the DNC worked closely with the FBI to remedy the intrusion. The DNC then provided DHS with detailed information about the intrusion.” More here.
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Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) with fellow Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) on their way to the Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday to get any information they can from the GOP about the secret Republican healthcare bill. Their trip was unsuccessful. | |  |
Congressman Henry Cuéllar (D-TX) met with Floresville High School students before their tour of the White House last week. | |
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Cornell Belcher Joins NBC News
Cornell Belcher, President of brilliant corners Research & Strategies, is joining NBC News and MSNBC as a political contributor. Cornell served as Pollster for the DNC under Chairman Howard Dean making him the first person of color to lead in that role for either national Party. He also served on the polling team for both Obama presidential campaigns. His book, A Black Man in the White House, received critical acclaim and the Norfolk native’s insight is sought across the globe. Cornell tells The Beat, "I was actually retiring from TV until the 2016 calamity; now I feel compelled to be a voice of both common sense and resistance to the moral death of America which I feel the Trump election represents." Congrats, Cornell. We’ll be tuning in. More about Cornell here.
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People of Color in Boardrooms Up Slightly
The share of people of color as board directors in Fortune 500 companies has increased from several years ago, according to a new study from the executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles. The report found that 22% of board directors last year were African American, Latino, or Asian American, up slightly from 21% in 2013. While the share of African American board hasn’t changed from 2015 at 9.35, Latinos and Asian Americans have seen significant gains, growing to nearly 7%, up from 4% and nearly 5%, respectively. Of the 39 African American board members in 2016, one-third are at industrial Fortune 500 companies. Companies in the consumer industry accounted for 12% of Latino board members. Asian Americans saw the most appointments, 28%, at technology companies. More here from Fortune Magazine.
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Ben’s Chili Bowl Unveils New Mural
On Wednesday, Ben’s Chili Bowl unveiled their new mural featuring more than a dozen Black luminaries and cultural figures. Legendary DC radio host Donnie Simpson basked in his place on the mural. DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) was also there to mark her inclusion on the famed brilliant corners on the bustling U Street corridor. Comedian Dave Chappelle, a native of the District, snapped photos in front of his portrait. The colorful mural called Torch also pays homage to Harriet Tubman, Barack and Michelle Obama, Prince, former DC middle school teacher and singer Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, “Mayor for Life” Marion Barry, Dick Gregory, rapper Wale, actress Taraji P. Henson, and the godfather of go-go Chuck Brown. Artist Aniekan Udofia told the crowd that the mural wasn’t intended to be a history lesson, but a piece of art that is educational. The city-commissioned artwork on prime real estate in the 1200 block of U Street NW has been one of the most high-profile and controversial murals in the nation’s capital. More here.
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On Tuesday, Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) met Gabby Escalante, one of the 161 high school seniors chosen as Presidential Scholars. | |  |
Former White House Cabinet Secretary Broderick Johnson met with Devin Edwards and other young people in Boston earlier this month as part of the MBKA outreach. | |
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Meet the Navajo Activist Vowing to Continue the Fight Against Racist NFL Mascot
Amanda Blackhorse, a Navajo woman who has been the lead plaintiff in a lengthy legal fight against the Washington NFL team’s name, said the fight is not over, adding that years of litigation have found that “the term is offensive. I want to make clear that this ruling does not state that the Washington team’s name is OK,” Blackhorse said after Monday’s SCOTUS ruling striking down a law that blocked disparaging trademarks. “I think that their name is forever deemed offensive. I think people know that in the back of their minds, they know that.” Amanda Blackhorse has never met Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington football team, but she's thought about what she might say to him if she ever does. "I'd ask him, 'Would you dare call me a redskin, right here, to my face?' " she told USA Today. "And I suspect that, no, he would not do that." Mic drop. More here.
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LGBTQ Mayor is Long Beach True and Through
The population of Long Beach, CA is larger than Atlanta, Miami, Minneapolis, and New Orleans. NBC Latino profiles the city’s mayor, Robert García, who is Long Beach true and through. He loves Snoop Dogg and has attended Comic Con for 19 straight years. García is openly gay, the youngest mayor of all top 50 largest U.S. cities and a Peruvian immigrant who didn't become an American citizen until he was 21. A graduate of the Victory Institute's candidate training program for LGBTQ politicians, García was once president of the Long Beach Young Republicans club while in college. He has since switched parties and hopes to bring diversity to politics. He says when he attends national meetings with other officials, like the United States Conference of Mayors, he typically only sees one or two other out LGBTQ mayors. Hoping to change that García says, "It’s more difficult to write a discriminatory law, to pass or sign a bill that discriminates against LGBT people in the workplace, when someone you know and work with is LGBT." Read more here.
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Rushern Baker Announces Run for Governor of Maryland
Move over Ben Jealous, you’ve got another contender. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III announced that he’s throwing his hat into the Maryland gubernatorial ring, seeking the Democratic nomination for 2018. Baker, 58, is halfway through his 7th year as leader of the highest-income African American-majority county in the United States and second most populous jurisdiction in the state. The Howard University graduate is a former state legislator, Capitol Hill staffer, and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is a two-term county executive and former three-term state delegate. No African American has ever been governor of Maryland. More about Baker here.
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Congrats to Mike Muse who will be the new Co-Host for ABC News’ newest digital talk show, Real Live, which kicks off tomorrow. | |  |
Jason Everett (Chief Counsel, House Judiciary Committee), Alyssa Betz (Yahoo!), and Chris Randle (Legislative Director, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) at Wednesday night's Sound Exchange Summer Kick Off Party with Jidenna at the Newseum. | |
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CAIR: “It’s Like Pulling Teeth” Getting Trump to Respond to Attacks on Muslims
Donald Trump has yet to condemn an attack on Muslim worshippers in London or the brutal murder of VA teen Nabra Hassanen, the latest instances in which he has appeared slower to speak out about violence when Muslims are the victims. Unlike with other recent attacks targeting civilians, there were no early-morning tweets voicing sympathy for the victims or vowing a renewed fight against violent ideologies. “It’s like pulling teeth to get President Trump to respond to terror attacks on Muslims,” Ibrahim Hooper (pictured) of the Council on American-Islamic Relations told the AP. “His silence or his delay really sends a negative message to the American Muslim community that their lives and their safety are not as important as the lives and safety of other citizens.” But, of course, when terrorism happens to come from a Muslim every single person of the faith must immediately and overtly condemn to prove they're not in cahoots. More here.
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April Showers Did Not Make it Rain at the DNC
The Hill reports that the DNC had its worst May since 2003, raising just $4.3 million as it struggles to rebound from a series of election defeats. The last time May fundraising was lower was in 2003, when the DNC raised just $2.7 million. In contrast, the Republican National Committee raised more than double that, notching $10.8 million in May, a record-high amount for an off-year. DNC Chairman Tom Pérez defended the party's fundraising in April, noting that he had just taken over at the helm of the organization. More here.
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Puerto Rico in the Middle of a Foreclosure Crisis
Many homeowners in Puerto Rico are in danger of losing their homes, where an economic crisis has hit the island hard, including a real estate crash worse than the one that hit the mainland U.S. several years ago. An average of 14 families every day lose their homes to foreclosure in Puerto Rico, more than double the rate ten years ago. “It’s the crisis no one is talking about,” said University of Puerto Rico professor Ricardo Ramos. “This has so, so many consequences.” There are currently more than 17,000 homes on the island in the process of foreclosure. The island government is struggling to restructure a $73 billion debt and is proposing deep cuts affecting all sectors. More here from NBC Latino.
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Wall Street Journal Reporter Byron Tau explaining the steps to the lobster about how he will be boiled. Poor lobster. Poor tasty lobster. | |  |
White House Correspondent April Ryan snapped a selfie with fellow reporters at Tuesday’s first live press briefing in over a week. | |
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Civil Rights Allies Convene with the Tri-Caucus
On Wednesday, the NAACP LDF convened with AALDEF, MALDEF and LatinoJustice PRLDEF, and representatives from the Tri-Caucus to talk about working across racial lines and building alliances for civil rights. CAPAC Chair Judy Chu (D-CA), CBC Chair Cedric Richmond, and CHC member Congressman Darren Soto (D-CA), and Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) joined LatinoJustice PRLDEF President and General Counsel Juan Cartagena; Margaret Fung, Executive Director, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Janai Nelson, Associate Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund; and Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund President and General Counsel Thomas A. Sáenz up on Capitol Hill and addressed threats to equality, voting rights, education, and other social justice issues. This is a powerful alliance between these historic legal organizations that have been defending civil rights in the courts for decades. CAPAC ED Krystal Ka'ai, CBC Policy Director Caren Street, and CHC Policy Director Sandra Alcalá helped assemble this first meeting and the alliance is expected to present opportunities to join forces through legal work and advocacy. Stay tuned.
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House Call from the Doctors Who Stand Against AHCA
Today at 1:15P, Congressmen Raúl Ruíz, (D-CA) and Ami Bera (D-CA), both medical doctors, will join House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and dozens of doctors and healthcare providers for a press event to highlight the devastating impact of the Republican proposals to roll back access to healthcare for millions of Americans. Members, doctors, and providers will underscore the very real consequences of the Republicans’ healthcare plan for patients and families, and what a lack of coverage means to the people they serve. A livestream of the event will be available here.
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NYT Correspondent Helene Cooper enjoying the U2 concert with friends on Tuesday night at Fedex Field. | |  |
Former Secretary of Education John King speaking to GLSEN students in NYC on Tuesday. | |
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Barber Banned from NC Legislative Building
The Beat recently highlighted the work of Rev. William Barber as one of the leading advocates for social justice and civil rights. He recently stepped down as state president of the North Carolina NAACP to kickstart a 20-state poor people’s campaign. But that’s not why he’s in the headlines this week. Barber has been banned from entering the N.C. legislative building after his latest arrest there during an act of civil disobedience on May 30th. He was arrested along with 31 other protesters during a sit-in demanding that the state expands Medicaid coverage. After refusing to clear the hallways around Senate leadership offices or quiet down during the legislative session, Barber was handcuffed with zip ties and led out of the building by N.C. General Assembly Police. The entire group was charged with second-degree trespassing. The ban, which only includes the inside of the building but not the General Assembly grounds, was a condition of the protesters’ release set by a Wake County magistrate. More here.
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Asylum Claims from Latin America Up Sharply
The U.S. is seeing a sharp rise in the number of asylum claims from Latin America, with a 50 percent increase in applications in just the last year, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency’s annual report. “The number of people fleeing violence in the North of Central America increased to levels not seen since the 1980s,” says the UN report. “Violence and persecution generated by organized crime, gang-related violence, and drug cartels are likely to be the primary cause behind the increasing numbers of asylum-seekers from Central America seeking international protection in the United States.” El Salvador is the top country for U.S. asylum claims from Latin America, doubling from 18,900 to 33,600 since last year, followed by Mexico (from 19,300 to 27,900), Honduras (from 14,300 to 19,500) and Venezuela (18,300). The UN says this is the first time in years that Venezuela is mentioned as having one of the highest numbers of asylum claims. Worldwide, Germany remains the top country for overall asylum claims, followed by the U.S. More here from NBC Latino.
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FCC Chair Ajit Pai met up with Bon Jovi on Wednesday at an event for the National Association of Broadcasters. | |  |
Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) spoke at an event for CHCI on Wednesday. | |
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#TBT to Last Week When We Committed to Civility
Following last week’s attack during the GOP congressional baseball practice, today bipartisan members of the freshman class of the 115th Congress, including Congresswomen Nanette Díaz Barragán (D-CA) and Val Demmings (D-FL), and Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA) -- three of the co-presidents of the freshman class -- “recommitted” themselves to restore collegiality, trust, and civility to Congress, a pledge the members first signed in February. “As new members of the House of Representatives and as individual citizens we recognize the gravity of the responsibility we have been given ... We face significant challenges. Among these challenges has been an increasing division in and coarsening of our culture fueled too often by the vitriol in our politics and public discourse ... We believe there is a better alternative,” reads the Commitment to Civility. See it in its entirety here.
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4 Veterans in Congress Write to Secretary Mattis Expressing “Grave Concerns” With Lack of Direction in Afghanistan Conflict
Congressmen Rubén Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Lieu (D-CA), John Conyers (D-MI), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) sent a letter to Defense Secretary James Mattis expressing serious concerns regarding the future direction of the US military campaign in Afghanistan. Their letter criticizes the administration for the lengthy delay in finalizing its strategy for the conflict, and expresses strong skepticism that the addition of several thousand US troops will be sufficient to achieve America’s objectives. After 16 years of fighting and the loss of thousands of American lives, the members also urged Mattis to clearly state that America’s military commitment in Afghanistan will not be open-ended. Read it here.
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Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) took selfies with students visiting D.C. to learn about government and politics on National Selfie Day Wednesday. | |  |
Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) on Wednesday discussed the new push to fight for the right to vote among all Americans, and the restoration of the Veterans Recruitment Appointment. | |
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ICYMI: Kamala Harris Rocks Out
You on point, Senator? All the time Beat. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) has a playlist that’s kind of badass. She recently released her playlist, and media outlets everywhere pounced. It’s very hip hop classic meets grown and sexy cool. From A Tribe Called Quest and JAY-Z to Nina Simone and Prince, the playlist mixes the melodic tones of conscious lyricists and hip hop artists, to jazz vocalists and classic soul. And, of course, the Californian's playlist would not be complete without some Kendrick Lamar. She chose his “Humble” track to be in her heavy rotation. We feel you. “Our nation has an indelible soundtrack, songs that have become anthems recognized across the world. Much of that soundtrack is inspired and informed by the vast contributions of African American artists in jazz, R&B, rap, hip-hop, and beyond,” said Harris. The senator spent Monday singing these jams to her staff in the office, educating them on the grace of Aretha Franklin, the greatness of Biggie Smalls and Pac, and the raw talent of Kendrick Lamar. On Wednesday evening while speaking at a Senate Democratic Initiative event in front of staffers and interns, she made it clear Boyz II Men was her staff’s idea, not hers. She wanted Too Short. Y'all know the obligatory word we want to say following any Too Short reference, right? Nope, not going to do it. Catch The Beat with Senator Harris (see what we did there?). More here.
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Latino Group Targets Senators on Healthcare
The National Council of La Raza Action Fund (NCLRAF) announced on Wednesday a campaign where they are asking Latino voters to call their senators and urge them to vote against repealing the Affordable Care Act. “Latino families cannot afford to lose their health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act, over 4 million Latinos have gained coverage and greater access to healthcare,” said Rafael Collazo, NCLRAF’s Political Director. NCLRAF’s campaign targets five senators in states with significant Latino populations: Senators Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Dean Heller (R-NV), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Patrick Toomey (R-PA), and Rob Portman (R-OH), who together represent more than 960,000 eligible Latino voters. The campaign also includes digital and radio advertisements. More on the campaign here.
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Van Jones. | |  |
Lucky for Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), flattops came right back in style. | |
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| FOMO Today, 6P: MALDEF hosts its 2017 Chicago Awards Gala honoring Carlos Tortolero, President and Founder of the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, and Mary Meg McCarthy, Executive Director of the National Immigrant Justice Center. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Saturday, June 24th, 4P: The DC chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) hosts its annual BBQ and fundraiser. Click here to purchase tickets.
Monday, June 26th, 12P: The Congressional African Staff Association, the Brookings Institution, and the American Entreprise Institute host a lunch briefing on what cuts to the foreign aid budget could mean for Africa. Click here to RSVP.
Wednesday, June 28th, 8A: The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center sponsors a rally in front of the White House in support of immigrants and refugees and their families. Click here for more information.
Thursday, June 29th - July 4th: Amnesty International holds a fast and vigil in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in support of abolishing the death penalty. Click here for more information.
Thursday, July 6th - 9th: The Japanese American Citizens League holds its 48th-annual national convention. Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW. Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday, July 26th - Friday, July 28th: ColorComm, Women of Color in Communications, holds its 2017 conference in Miami, FL, featuring keynote speaker Whoopi Goldberg. Click here to register.
Friday, August 18th: The deadline to apply for the Poynter Institute and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2017 Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media, to be held Dec. 3rd - 8th in St. Petersburg, FL. The tuition-free program trains journalists of color to work in digital media. Click here for more information and to apply.
Thursday, September 7th - 9th: The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) sponsor the Excellence in Journalism 2017 conference in Anaheim, CA. Click here for more details and to register.
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