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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL bringing back front office, coaching accelerator program

The May accelerator is intended to focus on advancing talent from underrepresented groups, while remaining open to qualified senior-level candidates of all backgrounds. The program has shifted its focus toward more senior-level candidates who are aligned with head coach and general manager readiness, previously centering on high-potential candidates earlier in their careers.
National Football League
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY state's Voting Rights Act withstands major test with implications for NYC voters

Newburgh, New York will implement ranked-choice voting for Town Council elections following a settlement protecting minority voters from vote dilution under the state's John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
#voting-rights-act
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Could Still Tilt the Midterms to the GOP

The Supreme Court may soon gut Section Two of the Voting Rights Act, potentially enabling widespread partisan gerrymandering and reducing minority representation in Congress and state legislatures.
#gerrymandering
#campaign-finance
US politics
fromSCSJ
8 months ago

A Win for Community Mapping in Edgecombe County

Edgecombe County Board of Education adopted Map C for redistricting, ensuring equitable representation and protecting community interests.
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