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NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins to discuss how Trump dismantling the Department of Education could impact students of color. Plus, Elon Musk appears to be trying to grow his influence in the Republican Party one donation at a time.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Deportation and Retaliation: President Trump slapped Colombia with major tariffs and sanctions today for refusing to admit deportation flights from the U.S. as the new Border Czar says he needs more money to get his job done. I'll ask Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, how far Congress will go to bankroll mass deportations and the rest of Trump's Imperial agenda. "You're fired!" Trump's executive orders are upending the federal bureaucracy and risk disrupting government operations that serve all Americans. Max Stier of the Partnership for Public Service and NAACP President Derrick Johnson join me to discuss the consequences of the President's war on federal workers. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

The day after Trump's election win, disturbing racist text messages flooded the phones of African Americans nationwide, telling them to return back to the nearest plantation and also threats of violence. The messages targeted everyone from college students to everyday working Black adults. The FBI has stepped in, urging recipients to report the text messages, while working with the Department of Justice to investigate the origin. Spoof numbers from text message services, like TextNow, are suspected. NAACP President Derrick Johnson condemned the hate, linking it to divisive rhetoric that has emboldened racist groups. "These actions are not normal," he declared. "And we refuse to let them be normalized." The NAACP is mobilizing, calling for accountability, and coordinating with law enforcement to protect Black communities. Johnson emphasized the NAACP's commitment to fighting for safety, freedom, and equality. As investigations continue, authorities are working to ensure this wave of hatred does not escalate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier today, NAACP President Derrick Johnson tweeted out, "Today, we make our voices heard. Voting is more than a right — it's a powerful tool for change." But not everyone feels this way. So for those feeling voter apathy, I asked him to talk about what's at stake. "What's at stake for this election are the public policy priorities. This election is less about the candidates of the political parties, but the direction this country will take. And for African Americans, we are fighting hard to ensure that the diversity we find ourselves in is something we can celebrate and can project out for 2030, as opposed to allow the forces of opposition to turn the clock back and create a 1930s apartheid America." This year, the NAACP invested $20 million in its civic engagement program aimed at 12 states nationwide to empower and protect Black voters at every level of our democratic process, push back against rampant disinformation, and provide voters with critical and accurate information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAACP President Derrick Johnson talks about his innovative campaign to restore the organization's legacy. He's joined by Bennie Thompson, the congressman from Mississippi's 2nd Congressional district. Johnson sat down with hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum, and special guest host Bakari Sellers, during a special live broadcast on Day 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in August.    Listen to the full broadcasts from the DNC and all of the Native Land Pod episodes on the podcast feed (wherever you get your podcasts) or watch them on the Native Land Pod YouTube page.   As always, we want to hear from you. Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.   If you'd like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/   —---------   Instagram  X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Thank you to the Native Land Pod team, Reasoned Choice Media and iHeart. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NAACP, alongside other key advocacy groups, has filed a motion to extend the voter registration deadline in Georgia following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The hurricane, which caused widespread power outages in closed election offices, left many unable to register before the October 7 deadline. NAACP President Derrick Johnson stressed the importance of giving affected communities more time to recover and vote in the upcoming election. Damon Hewitt of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights called the storm's aftermath a potential "man-made disaster for democracy" if voters are not given fair access to register. Now, with over 3 million Georgians still grappling with the storm, the NAACP's efforts are aimed at ensuring every eligible voter's voice is heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph welcomes fellow auto safety advocate, Jackie Gillan, past President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, a coalition working together to reduce motor vehicle crashes, save lives and prevent injuries. Then, Ralph outlines the latest issue of the Capitol Hill Citizen and responds to your feedback from recent programs.Jackie Gillan is past President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, a coalition working together to reduce motor vehicle crashes, save lives and prevent injuries through the adoption of federal and state laws, policies and programs. Ms. Gillan has held senior policy positions for three state transportation agencies, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Senate.Biden talks about peace and humanitarian aid and a two-state solution, but his deeds are to send endless supplies of weapons of mass destruction—including weapons that are used in sheer, total violation of the Geneva Conventions and international law…He appears weak to more and more Americans, and he may well pay that price on November 5th to the horror of a Trump presidency. This is how far he goes in his obeisance to the right wing, violent, genocidal political coalition that has hijacked the Israeli society.Ralph NaderNearly every single safety standard on your car has our fingerprints on it and battle scars for the staff fighting in Congress and in the agencies to try to get those [auto safety] rulemakings finished.Jackie GillanAt the time in 1988, there were 47,000 highway deaths and I think everyone was quickly realizing that slick slogans and public education programs were not going to bring down deaths and injuries—so they brought advocates together.Jackie GillanIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 6/12/241. The New York Times reports that since last year, Israel has been running an “influence campaign” targeting Black lawmakers in the United States. This project, overseen by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, consists of a crude network of fake social media accounts that post “pro-Israel comments…urging [Black Democrats like Senator Raphael Warnock, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Representative Ritchie Torres] to continue funding Israel's military.” This project was active on Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram, and utilized OpenAI's ChatGPT, until both companies disrupted the operation earlier this year. The operation is still active on X, formerly Twitter.2. Mondoweiss reports that Israel has been torturing Palestinian prisoners, aided by the complicity of Israeli physicians. According to the report, “prisoners are being viciously beaten and abused multiple times a day, caged in cells ‘not fit for human life,' kept blindfolded with their hands bound with plastic ties, isolated from the outside world, stripped of their clothing, collectively punished through starvation, attacked by dogs, sexually assaulted, and psychologically tortured.” As for the doctors, “Israeli physicians collaborate with Shin Bet interrogators [Israel's equivalent of the FBI] to ‘certify'… that [prisoners]… are ‘fit' to undergo torture. Throughout the duration of interrogation, a physician provides a ‘green light' that torture can continue…look for physical and psychological weaknesses to exploit…[and] falsify or refrain from documenting the physical and psychological effects of torture on a detainee's body and mind.” Meanwhile, for all the talk of Hamas brutality, Israeli news anchor Lama Tatour was fired for commenting that recently released hostage Noa Argamani looked remarkably healthy, saying “Look at her eyebrows, they look better than mine??” per Business Insider.3. The United Nations Security Council has, for the first time, overwhelmingly passed a Gaza ceasefire resolution, backed by the United States. Reuters reports “senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri…said [Hamas has] accepted the ceasefire resolution and [is] ready to negotiate over the specifics.” Yet, according to CNN, “Israel has vowed to persist with its military operation in Gaza, saying it won't engage in ‘meaningless' negotiations with Hamas.” As the CNN piece notes, “The resolution says Israel has accepted the plan, and US officials have repeatedly emphasized Israel had agreed to the proposal – despite other public comments from Netanyahu that suggest otherwise.” If the Israelis ultimately do not accept this ceasefire proposal, this would become yet another major embarrassment for the Biden administration.4. POLITICO reports “AIPAC [is] the biggest source of Republican money flowing into competitive Democratic primaries this year…spending millions to boost moderates over progressives who have been critical of Israel.” This piece quotes Eric Levine, a board member of the Republican Jewish Coalition who has donated to Rep. Ritchie Torres as saying “Under the William F. Buckley rule of politics, I want to support the most conservative person who can win.” On the other hand, Beth Miller – political director at Jewish Voice for Peace Action – sees this as the lobby showing its true colors, telling the paper “AIPAC can't actually claim that they represent Democrats and Republicans in the same way. That veneer of bipartisanship is gone.”5. The NAACP, among the leading African-American Civil Rights group in the country, has called on the Biden administration to “Stop Shipments of Weapons Targeting Civilians to Israel [and] Push for Ceasefire.” In a statement, NAACP President Derrick Johnson wrote “The current state of Gaza and the latest bombing of Rafah complicates an already dire humanitarian crisis.  Relief workers have also been killed while attempting to administer aid and support to the people of Gaza. The NAACP strongly condemns these actions and calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.” Data from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace shows 68% of Black Americans favor an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza” and 59% believe “U.S. military aid to Israel should be conditioned to ensure that Israel uses American weapons for legitimate self-defense and in a way that is consistent with human rights standards.”6. Yet the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza has not stopped censorship of pro-Palestine speech in the U.S. Democracy Now! reports outspoken progressive commentator and former Bernie Sanders presidential campaign press secretary Briahna Joy Gray has been fired from the Hill's morning show, Rising, for supposedly rolling her eyes during an interview with an Israeli guest. As Democracy Now! notes, “Last year, The Hill also fired the political commentator Katie Halper after she called Israel an apartheid state.”7. Even more outrageous, the University of Minnesota is “pausing its search for director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies — days after it offered the job to Israeli historian Raz Segal,” per the Star Tribune. As this article lays out, “Segal is…[a] professor of Holocaust and genocide studies …at Stockton University in New Jersey,” and a Jewish Israeli. Yet the offer was rescinded for “Among other things…[publishing] an article called ‘A Textbook Case of Genocide,' which he published in [the Left-wing Jewish publication] Jewish Currents.” That's right, apparently even being a Jewish Israeli professor of Holocaust and genocide studies is not enough to protect you from charges of antisemitism.8. A new article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, authored by Doctors Adam Gaffney, Steffie Woolhandler, and David Himmelstein analyzes “The Medicare Advantage Paradox.” This piece argues Medicare Advantage delivers less care to patients at a higher cost. As the authors put it, “[as] enrollment in…private [Medicare Advantage] plans surpassed 30 million…the health insurance industry's trade group proclaimed [Medicare Advantage] ‘a good deal for members and taxpayers.'…The first part of that claim is debatable, while the second part is false. Medicare Payment Advisory Commission…the nonpartisan agency reporting to Congress, recently estimated that [Medicare Advantage] overpayments added $82 billion to taxpayers' costs for Medicare in 2023 and $612 billion between 2007 and 2024.”9. In Britain, the Labour Party has been conducting a purge of its Left flank under the leadership of its cowardly centrist leader Keir Starmer. Included in that purge is former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Corbyn has represented the working class district of Islington North for over 40 years. Yet, as the Guardian explains, “[Corbyn] was blocked from standing again for Labour...[and] has been expelled from the Labour party.” The Guardian report continues “Last year, 98% of attenders at a local party monthly general meeting backed a motion thanking Corbyn for his ‘commitment and service to the people', adding it was members' ‘democratic right to select our MP'.” Ousted from the Labour Party, Corbyn now intends to stand for the seat as an independent MP. Writing in the district's local paper, Corbyn stated, “When I was first elected, I made a promise to stand by my constituents no matter what … In Islington North, we keep our promises.”10. Finally, CNN reports Chiquita Brands International  – formerly the United Fruit Company – has been found “liable for financing the Colombian paramilitary group Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia,” by a Florida jury. The AUC was a “far-right paramilitary group that was designated a terrorist organization by the US.” Chiquita has been ordered to pay $38.3 million to the families of eight victims. CNN adds, “In 2007, Chiquita pleaded guilty to making over 100 payments to the AUC totaling over $1.7 million despite the group being designated a terrorist organization…The company agreed to pay the US government a $25 million fine.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

After Cardi B publicly announced that she would not vote in the 2024 presidential election, NAACP President Derrick Johnson invited her to discuss the importance of voting beyond the presidential race and using collective power in local elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a bill barring the allocation of state funds towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across various public entities such as state agencies and higher education institutions.  In a statement, Ivey expressed staunch opposition to the utilization of taxpayer resources to promote what she perceives as a liberal political agenda under the guise of DEI. The move drew swift criticism from civil rights and advocacy organizations, contending that such measures encroach upon freedom of speech. DEI, as defined by practitioners in the field, encompasses efforts to rectify disparities within organizations and provides anti-bias training. NAACP President Derrick Johnson said in a statement, "Today, the Alabama government has failed our children." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Ron DeSantis has faced growing backlash and economic boycotts in response to controversial policies in Florida, including the "Don't Say Gay" bill that restricts classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity. Major corporations like Disney have condemned these laws, pausing film productions and operations in the state. Advocacy groups have called for tourism boycotts, with estimates of potential losses up to $7 billion. Entertainment figures and artists have canceled Florida shows and events. Companies like Citigroup are halting relocations to the state. The collective economic pressure aims to protest DeSantis' measures seen as discriminatory against LGBTQ individuals and harmful to Florida's business interests. Legal challenges argue the policies are unconstitutional.   The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) has issued statements criticizing Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill and other policies under Governor Ron DeSantis. Here are some key points the NAACP has made: The NAACP President Derrick Johnson condemned the bill, saying it "follows a dangerous and divisive campaign led by Governor DeSantis attacking Black History Month, critical race theory, and now the fundamental human rights of the LGBTQ+ community." They argue the bill perpetuates dangerous discrimination against LGBTQ youth in Florida schools. The NAACP sees these policies as part of a broader agenda to stoke racial divisions and erase marginalized groups from schools. They contend DeSantis is spreading a dangerous political narrative. They have called for corporations, lawmakers and civil rights defenders to take direct action against policies like the "Don't Say Gay" bill that they believe harm young people. The NAACP pledged to advocate for the dignity, wellbeing and protection of all students in Florida, especially those within the LGBTQ community. They urged parents, educators, corporations and lawmakers to listen to marginalized youth and oppose legislation that denies human rights. Overall, the NAACP maintains that bills targeting protected classes like LGBTQ youth promote intolerance and run contrary to the goal of providing students with a high quality public education. They see a direct link between these measures and the broader struggle for civil rights.       For more information, visit the website or send an email.   email: wegotproblemspodcast@gmail.com Web: https://www.wegotproblemspodcast.com     Networking Group Join We Got Problems After Dark   Our Websites https://wegotproblemspodcast.com https://curtisgmartin.com https://rhondawritesofficial.com https://thetrashvegan.com   Follow us on Social Media:  @curtismartin247  Curtis G Martin @therhondalbrown  Rhonda L Brown @the_trash_vegan_ Caliph Johnson Sr   #curtisgmartin  #rhondalbrown  #caliphjohnsonsr #wegotproblemsafterdark #wegotproblemspodcast #therhondalbrown #the_trash_vegan_ #curtismartin247 #wegotproblems #wegotsolutions #CurtisGmartin #RhondaLBrown #CaliphJohnsonSr #LaChekaPhillips

Meek Mill, historian Henry Louis Gates, Patriots owner Robert Kraft and NAACP President Derrick Johnson engage in a panel discussion moderated by Fox Sports' Joy Taylor at the 114th NAACP Convention in Boston.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: Comedian Jocelyn Chia joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about how she was recently “canceled” for a joke she made during a stand-up show earlier this month. In her recent Newsweek op-ed, Jocelyn writes: “On June 5, the Comedy Cellar posted a clip from a show I had done in which I depicted Malaysia as the ex who broke up with Singapore—the country I grew up in—and Singapore was now having a ‘glow-up.' The clip was performing very well, but when I posted the same one on my social media on Tuesday morning, things started to take a nasty turn…By Tuesday night, I was getting calls, messages, and emails from Malaysians cursing me out, issuing threats, and demanding an apology…By Thursday, the Singapore Foreign Minister had apologized to Malaysia for my joke.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.newsweek.com/comedian-canceled-joke-1809220 In reaction to the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions, NAACP President Derrick Johnson said, “the worst thing about affirmative action is that it created Clarence Thomas.” The fight between billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg appears to be cancelled. No one wants to see the new Indiana Jones movie. PLUS, President Joe Biden has an unforgettable appearance on MSNBC with Nicole Wallace.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/29/2023): 3:05pm- In a six to three landmark decision released on Thursday morning, the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for universities to prioritize race when considering admissions applications—effectively ending affirmative action in college admissions. You can read more about the decision here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-rules-against-affirmative-action-c94b5a9c 3:25pm- In October 2022, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina—which challenged the constitutionality of race-based admission practices. North Carolina Solicitor General Ryan Park argued that “racially diverse schools” offer “educational benefits.” Justice Clarence Thomas questioned the validity of that claim, stating: “I don't put much stock in that because I've heard similar arguments in favor of segregation, too.” 3:30pm- In his concurring opinion in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote: “While I am painfully aware of the social and economic ravages which have befallen my race and all who suffer discrimination, I hold out enduring hope that this country will live up to its principles so clearly enunciated in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States: that all men are created equal, are equal citizens, and must be treated equally before the law.” In response to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent, Thomas argues: “race-infused world view falls flat at each step. Individuals are the sum of their unique experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. What matters is not the barriers they face, but how they choose to confront them. And their race is not to blame for everything—good or bad—that happens in their lives. A contrary, myopic world view based on individuals' skin color to the total exclusion of their personal choices is nothing short of racial determinism.” You can read an abbreviated version of Justice Thomas' concurring opinion here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/read-it-supreme-court-justice-clarence-thomas-delivers-must-read-opinion-in-affirmative-action-ruling and read the court's opinion here: https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2023/06/supreme-court-decision-in-unc-admissions-case-1.pdf 3:40pm- In his concurring opinion in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, Justice Neil Gorsuch documents the problems that arise when societally we classify people by race, specifically when it comes to the college application process: “If anything, attempts to divide us all up into a handful of groups have become only more incoherent with time. American families have become increasingly multicultural, a fact that has led to unseemly disputes about whether someone is really a member of a certain racial or ethnic group. There are decisions denying Hispanic status to someone of Italian-Argentine descent…as well as someone with one Mexican grandparent…Yet there are also decisions granting Hispanic status to a Sephardic Jew whose ancestors fled Spain centuries ago…and bestowing a ‘sort of Hispanic' status on a person with one Cuban grandparent.” You can read an abbreviated version of Justice Gorsuch's concurrence here: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/gorsuch-highlights-the-absurdities-of-racial-classification/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=article 4:05pm- Jonathon Butcher— Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his article in The Daily Signal, “Supreme Court Bans Racial Preferences In College Admissions.” Butcher writes: “Results from a Pew Research survey released earlier this month found that 82% of respondents do not think that race or ethnicity should be a factor in college admissions. Seventy-one percent of black respondents and 81% of Hispanic respondents agree.” You can read the full article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/06/29/what-you-need-know-supreme-courts-new-ban-racial-preferences-college-admissions/ 4:20pm- According to an article written by Joseph A. Wulfshon of Fox News, The New York Times ostensibly confirmed reports from IRS whistleblowers alleging U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss had told multiple witness that “he could not bring charges against Hunter Biden in California or Washington D.C.” However, it took The New York Times twenty-one paragraphs before revealing that those allegation had been independently verified. You can read Wulfshon's article here: https://www.foxnews.com/media/nyt-confirms-irs-whistleblower-claim-hunter-biden-probe-buries-21st-paragraph-report 4:30pm- On Wednesday night, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower Gary Shapley spoke with Fox News' Brett Baier. Shapley claimed that he has documented conversations indicating U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss did not have final say in prosecutorial decisions—which contradicts Attorney General Merrick Garland's claims. 4:45pm- Christopher Tremoglie—commentary writer for The Washington Post—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent opinion editorial, “Moms for Liberty Supporters Were Doxxed and Physically Threatened.” You can read the editorial here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/moms-for-liberty-supporters-were-doxxed-and-physically-threatened 4:55pm- In response to the Supreme Court's decision in Student for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, President Joe Biden condemned the end of race-based admissions—imploring universities to consider “diverse backgrounds” when making admissions decisions. When asked if the Supreme Court had turned “rogue,” Biden insisted “this is not a normal court.” 5:05pm- Wayne, Mark, Pat, and Dean from Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation's 36th Annual “Ben to The Shore Bike Tour” join Rich in studio for The Drive at 5. You can learn more about the event and donate at: GregStockerSucks.com or https://www.fbbcf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=6923 5:35pm- Tamika Nwalipenja—mom and advocate for Lifeline Scholarships—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to explain the benefits of school choice, imploring Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Legislature to support funding for students trapped in the worst-performing 15% of school districts in the state. 5:55pm- Pennsylvania State Representative Amen Brown calls-in and pledges a donation to Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation's 36th Annual “Ben to The Shore Bike Tour.” You can learn more about the event and donate at: GregStockerSucks.com or https://www.fbbcf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=6923 6:05pm- Comedian Jocelyn Chia joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about how she was recently “canceled” for a joke she made during a stand-up show earlier this month. In her recent Newsweek op-ed, Jocelyn writes: “On June 5, the Comedy Cellar posted a clip from a show I had done in which I depicted Malaysia as the ex who broke up with Singapore—the country I grew up in—and Singapore was now having a ‘glow-up.' The clip was performing very well, but when I posted the same one on my social media on Tuesday morning, things started to take a nasty turn…By Tuesday night, I was getting calls, messages, and emails from Malaysians cursing me out, issuing threats, and demanding an apology…By Thursday, the Singapore Foreign Minister had apologized to Malaysia for my joke.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.newsweek.com/comedian-canceled-joke-1809220 6:20pm- In reaction to the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions, NAACP President Derrick Johnson said, “the worst thing about affirmative action is that it created Clarence Thomas.” 6:45pm- The fight between billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg appears to be cancelled. No one wants to see the new Indiana Jones movie. PLUS, President Joe Biden has an unforgettable appearance on MSNBC with Nicole Wallace.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/22/2023): 3:05pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said that the House of Representatives plans to use its power over the purse to constrain the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 3:15pm- According to a report from Charlie Savage of The New York Times, “F.B.I. analysts improperly used a warrantless surveillance program to search for information about hundreds of Americans who came under scrutiny in connection with two politically charged episodes of civil unrest: the protests after the 2020 police killing of George Floyd and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, a newly declassified court ruling shows… Intelligence and law enforcement officials can search the database of communications intercepted under Section 702 using the names or other identifiers of Americans, but only under certain circumstances. The F.B.I. has repeatedly failed to comply with those limits, leading to court scrutiny.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/us/politics/fbi-violated-surveillance-program-rules.html 3:40pm- While speaking with Congressman Byron Donalds, Meet the Press host Chuck Todd argued in favor of expanding the number of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents—explaining that Americans shouldn't fear additional agents provided they're properly paying their taxes. 3:55pm- The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board writes of the IRS, “[t]he Supreme Court held this week that revenue agents who are chasing a debt have almost unbounded power to secretly obtain bank records on people in a delinquent taxpayer's orbit, even his lawyers. Reversing this is up to Congress.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-remo-polselli-irs-agents-bank-records-1e5d7531?mod=opinion_lead_pos3   4:05pm- According to reports, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and reality television star Snooki have joined the push to stifle offshore wind development in New Jersey as whales continue to wash ashore along the Atlantic coast. Sonar has been used for ocean floor mapping and, according to some environmental experts, it may be interfering with marine life's ability to communicate and accurately navigate. 4:30pm- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy disagrees with environmentalists that are claiming sonar used for ocean floor mapping may be interfering with marine life's ability to communicate and navigate—instead blaming pollution and climate change. 4:40pm- While speaking with Financial Times Editor Edward Luce, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed that President Joe Biden's age could be an important consideration for some voters in 2024. 4:50pm- According to The Daily Wire's Spencer Lindquist, “Washington state is preparing to spend an estimated $83,000 on an employee diversity training featuring the Director of Drag Queen Story Hour.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/washington-state-to-spend-83k-on-training-featuring-drag-queen-story-hour-director 5:05pm- While speaking at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, President Joe Biden said he should be “blameless” in the event the United States defaults on the national debt—blaming “MAGA Republicans” for stalled negotiations. 5:10pm- The NAACP has issued a formal travel advisory warning for Florida—claiming Governor Ron DeSantis' policies are “hostile” towards black Americans. While appearing on CNN, NAACP President Derrick Johnson reacted to statistics indicating Florida is #1 in the country for black owned businesses by arguing that the data was “propaganda language”. 5:20pm- Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh flipped out and continually chanted “we need trans people!” while speaking from the Senate floor. 5:30pm- The Mystery Movie Clip! 5:45pm- Will President Joe Biden use the 14th Amendment to unilaterally raise the debt ceiling? In 2011, then-President Barack Obama said about the 14th Amendment: “I've talked to my lawyers. They are not persuaded.” The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board writes, “[w]hat the 14th Amendment doesn't allow is the claim by many progressives that the President can issue new debt without the consent of Congress. Merely because Congress has approved new spending doesn't mean the President can issue new debt on his own authority to finance it. He can't issue new debt on his own to finance Medicare, for example.” You can read more here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-the-14th-amendment-really-says-debt-ceiling-biden-shut-down-default-constitution-78b24824?mod=opinion_lead_pos1 6:05pm- Tim Graham of Newsbusters points out that as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gears up to announce his campaign for President later this week, Politico wrote a “hit piece” on DeSantis' wife, Casey. You can read more here: https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2023/05/21/politicos-dirty-hit-piece-casey-desantis-lady-macbeth-ice-queen 6:10pm- Charles Gasparino of The New York Post writes, “[t]he long-planned construction of a $1 billion office complex in Florida that would include thousands of new jobs needed to be scuttled to appease Wall Street…Disney's stock price remains well off its highs even after Wall Street cheered Iger's return last November.” Gasparino concludes that the mainstream media's narrative that Governor Ron DeSantis was solely responsible for Disney's decision to cancel plans for a new Florida-based campus is inaccurate. You can read the full editorial here: https://nypost.com/2023/05/19/disney-isnt-killing-florida-jobs-over-ron-desantis/ 6:30pm- While appearing as a guest on Face the Nation, New York City Mayor Eric Adams implored border state governors to send migrants to “every U.S. city” despite NYC's status as a self-described “sanctuary city.” 6:40pm- On Meet the Press, host Chuck Todd stated that “we need a real Church Committee” to investigate the FBI and its alleged abuses of power—citing that trust in the bureau has completely eroded.

Mike is broadcasting this week at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Orlando, Florida. The NAACP President Derrick Johnson said that black lives are not valued in Florida. The NAACP President for the Fort Lauderdale and Broward county region literally suggested that Black American are dying because of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Mike takes all your calls to get your reaction to that. What do Black Floridians think about all this? Washington Times Opinion Editor Cheryl Chumley joins Mike to discuss all the National Religious Broadcasters convention has to offer, the lack of belief in God in America, and the battle between good & evil. CEO and Editor in Chief of Just the News, John Solomon, joins Mike to talk about the expanding GOP field for 2024, Trump's views on abortion, and much more at NRB!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson defends the decision to issue a travel warning for Black Americans headed to Florida, Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina announces his 2024 presidential campaign, and Michigan approves a red flag law to help reduce gun violence.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: While speaking at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, President Joe Biden said he should be “blameless” in the event the United States defaults on the national debt—blaming “MAGA Republicans” for stalled negotiations. The NAACP has issued a formal travel advisory warning for Florida—claiming Governor Ron DeSantis' policies are “hostile” towards black Americans. While appearing on CNN, NAACP President Derrick Johnson reacted to statistics indicating Florida is #1 in the country for black owned businesses by arguing that the data was “propaganda language”. Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh flipped out and continually chanted “we need trans people!” while speaking from the Senate floor. The Mystery Movie Clip! Will President Joe Biden use the 14th Amendment to unilaterally raise the debt ceiling? In 2011, then-President Barack Obama said about the 14th Amendment: “I've talked to my lawyers. They are not persuaded.” The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board writes, “[w]hat the 14th Amendment doesn't allow is the claim by many progressives that the President can issue new debt without the consent of Congress. Merely because Congress has approved new spending doesn't mean the President can issue new debt on his own authority to finance it. He can't issue new debt on his own to finance Medicare, for example.” You can read more here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-the-14th-amendment-really-says-debt-ceiling-biden-shut-down-default-constitution-78b24824?mod=opinion_lead_pos1

In a laughable bit of theater on MSNBC, NAACP President Derrick Johnson warns African-Americans not to travel to Florida where 'your life is not valued.' Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) just won re-election in the state by a historic margin unprecedented for a Republican candidate in the state. Also, Dan and Ryan discuss what should have been a celebrated, historic election of Barack Obama as the first African-American President - but Democrats refuse to acknowledge the significance of this achievement for the country.

The Black Effect Presents... Reparations: The Big Payback! Erika and Whitney return! In this special bonus episode, the co-directors discuss their latest adventures, including the PBS premiere of their reparations documentary, The Big Payback. And, with a little help from NAACP President Derrick Johnson, they dissect the shaky state of reparations. Can a flood of burgeoning local reparations movements supercharge the perpetually landlocked HR40 initiative in congress? Or will a new strategy, and an executive order from The White House, finally right the rocky ship of reparations?  Make sure to check out The Big Payback film on the PBS Video app. Streaming free until April 15th. Film: pbs.org/bigpaybackfilm #BigPaybackFilmPBSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erika and Whitney return! In this special bonus episode, the co-directors discuss their latest adventures, including the PBS premiere of their reparations documentary, The Big Payback. And, with a little help from NAACP President Derrick Johnson, they dissect the shaky state of reparations. Can a flood of burgeoning local reparations movements supercharge the perpetually landlocked HR40 initiative in congress? Or will a new strategy, and an executive order from The White House, finally right the rocky ship of reparations?  Make sure to check out The Big Payback film on the PBS Video app. Streaming free until April 15th. Film: pbs.org/bigpaybackfilm #BigPaybackFilmPBSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President Kamala Harris, NAACP President Derrick Johnson and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge at the 113th NAACP Convention, discuss voting rights, student debt, home-ownership and Roe.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Episode #139 – This FANTASTIC FELLAS FRIDAY, we celebrate NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson. Mr. Johnson serves as President and CEO of the NAACP, a title he has held since October of 2017. President Johnson formerly served as vice chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, as well as state president for the Mississippi State Conference NAACP. A longstanding member and leader of the NAACP, Mr. Johnson has helped guide the Association through a period of re-envisioning and reinvigoration. Under President Johnson's leadership, the NAACP has undertaken such efforts as the 2018 "Log Out" Facebook Campaign, pressuring Facebook after reports of Russian hackers targeting African Americans, the Jamestown to Jamestown Partnership, marking the 400th year enslaved Africans first touched the shores of America, and the 2020 We are Done Dying Campaign, exposing the inequities embedded into the American healthcare system and the country at large.  Let's not forget about his addressing how AT&T financially invests millions in One America News (OAN) Network.  WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY? LINKS BELOW FOR: APPLE, GOOGLE PLAY, PANDORA, and SPOTIFY. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ladiespromotingtransparentadvocacy/id1526382637 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xhZGllc3Byb21vdGluZ3RyYW5zcGFyZW50YWR2b2NhY3kvZmVlZC54bWw&ep=14 https://www.pandora.com/podcast/ladiespromotingtransparentadvocacy/PC:52161?corr=17965216&part=ug&_branch_match_id=81955799824.9581330 https://open.spotify.com/show/5x7xSxWi2wj2UXPsWnZ0cw?si=peGax6j6SIumBT5tq7_hhg Sources:  NAACP website –  https://naacp.org/people/derrick-johnson, Interview on YouTube Follow us on Twitter: @AdvocacyLadies Follow us on Instagram:  @advocacyladies Podcast Email: podcasthostshapta19@gmail.com Org. Email: Ladiespromotingtransparentadvo@gmail.com   Podcast Call-in Line: 404-855-7723

On Judging Freedom today, Judge Andrew Napolitano provides an analysis of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict that was rendered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Judge also responds to the comments that NAACP President Derrick Johnson made this past Sunday on CBS' "Face The Nation" program. Finally, the Judge takes your questions and answers them #Rittenhouse #JudgeNapolitan #NAACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mehdi Hasan, in for Ali Velshi, is joined by Woke Vote creator DeJuana Thompson, president of the African American Intellectual History Society Keisha Blain, Congressman  Mondaire Jones, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, NBC's Ali Arouzi and Josh Lederman, the New York Times' Helene Cooper, former interpreter and veteran Said Noor, and NBC's Antonia Hylton.

Civil rights legend Bob Moses died at age 86, according to a statement from NAACP President Derrick Johnson and a statement from the organization's Legal Defense Fund. A cause of death was not immediately known.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Supreme Court's ruling in a Voting Rights Act case Thursday may appear modest in scope and subdued in rhetoric, but it will have a sweeping impact — undercutting efforts to challenge a slew of new laws Republican-led states have passed imposing new restrictions on the ballot, lawyers and civil rights activists said. "It will have a devastating impact on our ability, and other civil rights groups' ability, to protect the rights of voters through the courts,” said NAACP President Derrick Johnson. The 6-3 loss for voting rights advocates also resurfaced second-guessing of the Democratic National Committee's decision to file the suit on which the justices ruled, targeting Arizona's longstanding refusal to allow out-of-precinct voting and a 2016 law banning collection of mail-in ballots through a practice critics call “ballot harvesting.” Raghu Manavalan is the host of POLITICO's Playbook. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio.  Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. 

In an unexpected and bold move, President Russell M. Nelson announced a partnership with the NAACP in 2018 — just days before The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated the 40th anniversary of the end of its centurylong priesthood and temple ban on Black members. In recent weeks, the Utah-based faith elevated this unlikely alliance with the nation's oldest civil rights organization by unveiling nearly $10 million in scholarships and humanitarian aid. On this week's show, NAACP President Derrick Johnson talks about how the former foes — the church once barred Black members from holding its priesthood or entering its temples —became friends, why this evolving relationship is important, and where it is headed.

First, Chris goes one-on-one with former Attorney General Eric Holder. Then, NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins Chris to discuss his meeting with Senator Manchin on voting rights. Chris wraps up the show with the former Adviser to the Ukrainian President on new audio revealing that Rudy Giuliani pressured Ukrainian officials to announce the Biden probe in exchange for improved relations.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one-on-one with former Attorney General Eric Holder. Then, NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins Chris to discuss his meeting with Senator Manchin on voting rights. Chris wraps up the show with the former Adviser to the Ukrainian President on new audio revealing that Rudy Giuliani pressured Ukrainian officials to announce the Biden probe in exchange for improved relations. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On this special edition of One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast, Ed hosts the first in a series town hall meetings for the NAACP. The town halls look at the fight for justice, reform and accountability. Guests including Senator Cory, Booker, Representative Karen Bass, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, attorney Ben Crump and other thought-leaders discuss America after the Chauvin verdict. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Shawn Finnie is a well-rounded multi-hyphenated creative.   Professionally, he serves as the Senior Director of Member Relations and Awards for The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the organization that puts on the Oscars). He is a crucial part of the team that is responsible for making sure there is solid representation and diverse voices of all backgrounds included, engaged, and activated within the Academy membership which ultimately reflects the Oscars.   Shawn uses his voice on his own platform to amplify, uplift and elevate conversations around mental health, community, rights, and creating space by initiating thoughtful conversations with some of Hollywood’s most influential and well-known activists and artists such as: NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Mahershala Ali, actress Rita Wilson, attorney Ben Crump, Tom Bilyeu and more.   Shawn Finnie: @shawnfinniebeflourishing No More Tokens: @nomoretokens   

The world is watching Minneapolis this morning, as we await a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin - over the death of George Floyd less than one year ago. Chauvin is charged with second degree murder, third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter. Minneapolis, which has been rocked by months of protests, is today transformed by thousands of National Guard troops. Derek Chauvin's defense asked the judge for a mistrial over comments by Rep. Maxine Waters at a weekend rally in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. We spoke to NAACP President Derrick Johnson about his impression of the closing arguments.

NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joins Major and The Takeout this week to discuss the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter Movement, the recent voting legislation passed in Georgia, and NCAA athlete compensation. Johnson also discusses the origins of the NAACP, and how its mission has incorporated more groups since its founding, and Johnson's thoughts on filibuster reform. This episode was recorded on March 31st, 2021.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins The ReidOut to talk about his organization’s lawsuit against Trump for conspiring with right wing organizations to incite the Capitol riot: “If we don't cut off the serpent's head, we are guaranteed that the snake will bite." 

The NAACP and BET.com own their content. Power of the Black vote.

If you’re not getting your mail on time, you may not be alone. Cost-cutting measures from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy have created substantial delays in delivering mail in many parts of the US. And with many voters opting to vote-by-mail due to the pandemic, lawmakers are worried these cuts could threaten the integrity of the upcoming election. The House interrupted its summer recess to call DeJoy to testify. DeJoy insisted the USPS is fully capable of pulling off vote-by-mail this election. But many states and organizations remain unconvinced. In a lawsuit filed last week, the NAACP claims the USPS is violating people’s civil rights in a “blatant attempt to disenfranchise voters of color.” And the debate over these changes isn’t just about getting through November. Some measures, like cutting overtime, could also hurt workers. The Post Office has historically been an important ladder into the middle class for Black Americans, and today, its workforce is more than 20% Black. In this episode of Into America, we talk to Jay Thurmond, a veteran Black postal worker about what it is like doing his job in this moment. Trymaine Lee sits down with NAACP President Derrick Johnson to understand what his organization is fighting for in its suit against the USPS. For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica.Further Reading: Postmaster General DeJoy suspends changes to Postal Service to avoid any impact on election mail House passes bill to reverse Postal Service changes, infuse $25B in emergency funds Concerned postal workers lay blame for delays squarely on recent overhauls

Last week MPP hosted #ReimaginingJustice, a virtual conference that brought together leading civil rights and cannabis activists to discuss the intersection between race, cannabis, and policing. Listen in as we share highlights from this event including clips from speakers such as NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Suffolk County (Mass.) District Attorney Rachael Rollins, talk show host Roland Martin, former NBA player Al Harrington, actor Seth Rogen, and more.

In the first big abortion ruling of the Trump era, the Supreme Court strikes down a restrictive Louisiana law; NAACP President Derrick Johnson on Trump, Facebook and Mississippi retiring its Confederate state flag; Occupy City Hall protests in New York.

Pete McMurray discusses the past week of protest and where we go from here with NAACP President Derrick Johnson.

On Meet the Press: College Roundtable, Anna Salvatore, an incoming freshman at Princeton University, Tamia Fowlkes, a rising junior at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and Camille Respess, a rising senior at the University of Florida, interview NAACP President Derrick Johnson as protests continue across the country following the death of George Floyd.

On Meet the Press: College Roundtable, Anna Salvatore, an incoming freshman at Princeton University, Tamia Fowlkes, a rising junior at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and Camille Respess, a rising senior at the University of Florida, interview NAACP President Derrick Johnson as protests continue across the country following the death of George Floyd.

8.22.19 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ex-wife of ATL Housing Chief kills herself & her 2 children; Commemorating The Year of Return; NAACP President Derrick Johnson calls us from Ghana to talk about their historic trip there; Civil Rights Attorney Gloria Browne-Marshall breaks down 400 Years of Perseverance from 1619-2019; Filmmaker Priscilla Shirer talks about her movie, The Overcomer that's opening this weekend + Our countdown to the final season of Power continues.

AURN American Urban Radio Networks Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan speaks NAACP President Derrick Johnson about the president's race baiting, reparations, Election 2020, and the upcoming 110th Annual NAACP convention.

NAACP recently announced its historic Jamestown to Jamestown event partnership, marking the 400th year enslaved Africans first touched the shores of what would become America. NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins me to discuss this historic event and the issues still facing the African-American community.

NAACP recently announced its historic Jamestown to Jamestown event partnership, marking the 400th year enslaved Africans first touched the shores of what would become America. NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins me to discuss this historic event and the issues still facing the African-American community.

  Bio   Gigi Sohn (@gigibsohn) is a Distinguished Fellow at the Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law & Policy and a Benton Senior Fellow and Public Advocate. She is one of the nation’s leading public advocates for open, affordable and democratic communications networks. For 30 years, Gigi has worked to defend and preserve the fundamental competition and innovation policies that have made broadband Internet access more ubiquitous, competitive, affordable, open and protective of user privacy. From 2013-2016, Gigi was Counselor to the former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Tom Wheeler. From 2001-2013, Gigi served as the Co-Founder and CEO of Public Knowledge, a leading telecommunications, media and technology policy advocacy organization. She was previously a Project Specialist in the Ford Foundation’s Media, Arts and Culture unit and Executive Director of the Media Access Project, a public interest law firm. Gigi holds a BS in Broadcasting and Film, Summa Cum Laude from the Boston University College of Communication and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.       Resources   GigiSohn.com   Fiber: The Coming Tech Revolution by Susan Crawford (Yale University Press, forthcoming, 2019)     News Roundup   Net neutrality bill looks increasingly unlikely The success of the net neutrality bill designed to reinstate the 2015 net neutrality rules that passed the House Energy & Commerce Committee last week by a vote of 30-22, looks increasingly unlikely to succeed, as its still gotta get past the Senate, and the Trump administration has threatened to veto even if it does. A floor vote in the House is expected today.   Congress ramps up tech scrutiny Congress is continuing its ramp up of scrutiny of big tech, looking specifically at how social media and tech companies enable harmful speech. They’re also looking at competition issues like Amazon’s promotion of its own private label products over competing products offered by smaller businesses.   The House Judiciary Committee is holding a bipartisan hearing today on the rise of hate crime and white nationalism 10AM in 2141 Rayburn.   On the competition front…several members are taking a fresh look at antitrust issues following Elizabeth Warren’s SXSW announcement of her proposal to rein in big tech with better antitrust enforcement. And so Amazon quietly removed promotional ads that gave preferential treatment to its own private label products. And Senators Amy Klobuchar and Marsha Blackburn sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging it to investigate Google for antitrust and data privacy violations.   Elizabeth Warren also introduced a new bill last week that could hold tech executives criminally liable for tech breaches. And Ed Markey introduced a bill that would require Google and Facebook to comply with online privacy rules. Markey’s bill is designed to stem harmful marketing on channels like YouTube that are largely unregulated in terms of the marketing and advertising that kids are exposed to. Google cancels AI ethics board   Google has killed the AI ethics board it set up. That’s after thousands of employees and public advocates pushed the company to remove Heritage Foundation President Kay Cole James--over comments she made about trans people and for the Heritage Foundation’s skepticism regarding climate change. The board also lacked civil rights leaders, as NAACP President Derrick Johnson noted on Twitter.   Leading AI scientists to Amazon: stop selling facial recognition technology   Leading AI scientists, including Yoshua Bengio, who won the Turing Award, which is basically the Nobel Prize of technology, have signed a letter urging Amazon to stop selling its facial recognition software, known as Rekognition. A couple of peer-reviewed papers have found the software, which police departments have been using, disproportionately misidentifies women and people of color. The New York Times has more.   Microsoft vows to focus on discrimination at employee meetings Microsoft promises to give its employees space to discuss discrimination issues at monthly employee meetings. CEO Satya Nadella and HR Chief Kathleen Hogan announced during an all-hands call last week. The move comes after employees erupted in an email thread, complaining about gender discrimination issues at the company.   Events   House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Hate Crimes and White Nationalism Today, Tues., 4/9 at 10AM Rayburn 2141, Streaming   Federal Trade Commission FTC Hearing #12: Competition and Consumer Protection Tues., 4/9 and Wed., 4/10 Constitution Center 400 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024     Senate Judiciary Committee Stifling Free Speech: Technological Censorship and the Public Discourse Wed., 4/10 at 2:30PM Dirksen 226, Streaming   Senate Commerce Committee Illegal Robocalls: Calling all to stop the scourge Thurs, 4/11 at 10AM 216 Hart, Streaming   Brookings How Will Emerging Technologies Affect the Future of Work Fri., 4/12 at 10AM 1775 Massachusetts Ave.. NW   FCC Open Meeting Fri., 4/12 at 10:30AM 445 12th St. SW Commission Meeting Room, Streaming  

    Ben Green: A More Inclusive Approach to Smart Cities Ben Green joined Joe Miller to discuss how stakeholders can develop a more inclusive approach to smart cities by engaging local residents. Bio Ben Green (@benzevgreen) is a PhD Candidate in Applied Math at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and an Affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard. He studies the implementation and impacts of data science in local governments, with a focus on “smart cities” and the criminal justice system. Analyzing the intersections of data science with law, policy, and social science, Ben focuses on the social justice and policy implications of data-driven algorithms deployed by governments. His forthcoming book, The Smart Enough City: Putting Technology in Its Place to Reclaim Our Urban Future, will be published in April 2019 with MIT Press (Amazon link). Ben’s research draws on his extensive experience working with data and technology in municipal government. He most recently spent a year working for the Citywide Analytics Team in the City of Boston, where he developed analytics to improve public safety operations and civic engagement strategies for the City’s new open data program. Ben previously worked as a Fellow at the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Data Science for Social Good Summer Fellowship, and partnered with the City of Memphis, TN using machine learning to identify blighted homes. He also worked for a year at the New Haven Department of Transportation, Traffic, and Parking, where he managed the deployment of new parking meter payment technology. Ben completed his undergraduate degree in Mathematics & Physics at Yale College. His graduate work has been funded by the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and the Herbert Winokur SEAS Graduate Fellowship. Resources Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society The Smart Enough City: Putting Technology in Its Place to Reclaim Our Urban Future by Ben Green (forthcoming MIT Press, April 9, 2019).   News Roundup Rough Week for Google on LGBTQ issues It was a rough week for Google in the LGBTQ community. First, the Human Rights Coalition suspended Google from its rankings, for which Google had a perfect rating, because Google allowed an app promoting conversion therapy to remain in its app store. Google has since pulled the app. Also, several Googlers took aim at Google’s new Advanced Technology External Advisory Council (ATEAC) last week for naming Heritage Foundation President Kay Cole James as a member. Cole has repeatedly spoken out frequently against LGBTQ interests and trans folks in particular. So over a thousand Googlers signed on to a letter published on Medium opposing Cole’s appointment. NAACP President Derrick Johnson also criticized Google for failing to include civil rights leaders on the council. Facebook bans white nationalism and white separatism Facebook announced that it will now ban content promoting white nationalism and white separatism. The company will ban content with phrases that explicitly refer to white nationalism and white separatism. But Facebook said that finding implicit instances of white nationalism and white separatism will take some time for Facebook to learn how to identify. Mark Zuckerberg also wrote a Washington Post Op-Ed seeking a third-party tribunal that would reinforce Facebook’s efforts. Republican FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr weighed in opposing such a framework. Department of Housing and Urban Development now looking into Twitter and Google The Department of Housing and Urban Development, which has already sued Facebook for allowing real estate advertisers to exclude certain ethnicities and zip codes, is now investigating Twitter and Google as well, according to the Washington Post. IBM sued for age discrimination A group of IBM ex-employees sued the company in federal court in New York City for failing to disclose how many people it laid off who were over the age of 40. It’s the second lawsuit following a ProPublica report last year that documented rampant alleged age discrimination at the company. At issue is a provision in IBM’s separation agreement that requires employees to agree not to sue the company in exchange for severance pay. Google, Cuba work together to improve connectivity Google and Cuba’s state-run telecommunications monopoly ETECSA have agreed to begin negotiations on bringing better connectivity to the island. The agreement entails Google’s and ETECSA’s engineers working together to bring better connectivity to the island via Google’s points of presence in Florida, Mexico, and Colombia without having to pay the hefty interconnection fees it’s been paying to a third party carrier to connect  to Venezuela. Nipsey Hussle advocated for STEM Finally, Nipsey Hussle, the rapper and community champion who was murdered in front of his clothing shop in L.A. on Sunday, was an avid supporter of science, technology, engineering, and math education for underrepresented youth and diversity in tech. John Ketchum writes in AfroTech that in an LA Times interview last year, Hussle was quoted as saying that kids are often nudged to emulate athletes and entertainers but that there should be more messaging around emulating tech leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Events CHCI CHCI Capitol Hill Policy Briefing Series Rayburn Rm. 2043 Washington, DC 4/2   Privacy + Security Academy International Privacy & Security Forum The Marvin Center 800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 4/3-5   The Bridge Women Talk Tech & Policy WeWork 1440 G St. NW 4/3, 6-8PM