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This week, The House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act). Although it's being Branded as a means to protect U.S. elections, much of the issue with this act will directly affect Black voters nationwide. One of the key points is the proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Although it feels like common sense, it is important to note how many people don’t have access to birth certificates. For starters, older Black voters in the South, born at home under Jim Crow, may not have formal birth documents. Also, almost half of Americans don’t have passports. If you’re in a rural area, replacing such documents or procuring them is cost and time-intensive. When thinking about this potential law, if it passes the Senate, and the 2013 Supreme Court decision that undermined the Voting Rights Act, there seems to be an expansion towards changing the election system and limiting those who can vote or putting more barriers in play that will restrict access due to stringent requirements.
In this episode of Pause for a Moment, we examine a bill that’s reigniting debates about voter integrity and access: What happens when a push for citizenship documentation collides with America’s long history of voter suppression? We break down the SAVE Act, recently passed by the House and its potential impact on Black voters. From birth certificates to bureaucratic barriers, the legislation may seem straightforward, but its implications are anything but. Beneath the surface lies a deeper issue: How do policies framed as “security” disproportionately affect those who’ve fought the hardest for the right to vote? Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon!
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A judge temporarily halted a White House directive to cut federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners continues to perform well at the box office in the 2nd week and may have a chance to be number 1 for 2nd week in a row.
The Apollo Theater in Harlem is set to honor Teyana Taylor with the inaugural Innovator Award.
Almost half of Americans live in areas that have a failing air pollution grade.
Conversations this week
Journalist and media personality Stephen A. Smith sits with Speedy at Complex.
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