On the eve of a court deadline, Alabama lawmakers are still divided Thursday over the map designating new congressional districts and sparred over what constitutes an “opportunity” district that the state was ordered to create for Black voters. Republican-controlled committees in the House of Representatives and Senate continue to advance separate plans that increase the number of Black voters in the state’s 2nd congressional district but fail to establish the second majority-Black district, as sought by plaintiffs who won the Supreme Court case last month.
Do you have a green thumb? If so, former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt is appealing for your help to assist in caring for East Brother Lighthouse’s landscaping and gardens. Butt said that a group of volunteers is needed to make a monthly commitment to take care of one vegetable garden and drought-tolerant landscaping throughout East Brother Lighthouse’s property. | By Kathy Chouteau Do you have a green thumb? If so, former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt is appealing for your help to assist in caring for East Brother Lighthouse’s landscaping and gardens. Butt said that a group of volunteers is needed to make a monthly commitment to take care of one vegetable garden and drought-tolerant
Last week, the White House approved major disaster support for California’s recovery from a series of severe storms that have battered the state. According to a White House press release, the emergency aid is to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on Feb. 21, 2023, and continuing.” | By Tanu Henry, California Black Media Stories You Might Have Missed Last Week. White House Approves Storm Recovery Support for California Communities Last week, the White House approved major disaster support for California’s recovery from a series of severe storms that have battered the state. According to a White House press release, the emergency aid