SCOTUS Callais Decision Delivers Major Blow To Black Voting Rights
Janai Nelson at podium
by Anoa Changa-Peck, NewsOne
For months voting rights advocates have warned that the Supreme Court would use its decision in Louisiana v Callais to strip away Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act further eroding freedom
And they were right
Decided along ideological lines, Wednesday s 6-3 decision blocked a Black-majority congressional district in Louisiana just weeks before voters head to the polls
See SCOTUS, p 6
Identity Theft Protection is No Longer Optional for Any American
by BlackPressUsa
If you want your data to be secure in the digital age, identity theft protection should be a top concern Some of the most effective methods to protect personal information include using a password manager, multi-factor authentication, and more
Have you ever received a suspicious email asking for personal information? Do you find yourself constantly getting notices about data breaches for stores or companies you ve frequented? Both of these are common gateways for identity theft, which is why it is more important than ever to proactively secure your information
See Identity Theft Protection, p 6
How To Care For The Environment Beyond Earth Day
by Ahsan Washington, Black Enterprise
Annually, Earth Day brings significant awareness around environmental sustainability However, specialists stress that true environmental change requires more than a yearly call to action it calls for a shift in mindset and continuous daily practices
Protecting the planet demands ongoing work from individual and community participation, and policy impact across various social levels A great way to kickstart environmental change is understanding how environmental responsibility extends beyond one day
See Earth Day, p 6
Spades: The Card Game No Executive Order Can Touch
by Melissa Rose Cooper, NewsOne
Mel Alleyne hadn t played spades in years Then her sister called
“She was like, ‘There’s a tournament [in Brooklyn] And you’re going to sign up for it and you can’t say no ' she recalled Alleyne, who first learned the game at a lunch table in high school, knew exactly what was at stake at that table socially at least
“It was like you were not cool if you did not know how to play spades, she said It was necessary It was like you had to know And you had to be good
See Spades, p. 5
ANSA makes endosements for local r aces
Members from Alabama New South Alliance (ANSA) gathered on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Greene County Courthouse, alongside Chairman Garria Spencer
ANSA endorsed the following candidates for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election: Greene County District Judge – Tonjula Carey, Greene County Sheriff – DeAngelo Hall, Greene County Commission District 1 –Garria Spencer Greene County Commission Distict 2 – No endorsement Greene County Commission District 3 – Jacqueline Stewart Greene County Commission District 5 – Roshonda Summerville Greene County Board of Education District 3 – No endorsement, Greene County Board of
District 4
Leo Branch, Greene County Board of Education District 5
Joe N Webb, Alabama House of Representative #72 – Curtis Travis, and Governor – Doug Jones
Greene County
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Gr eene County Commission Reaffir ms
Substantial
Setting the Record Straight on the County's Continued Investment in Emergency Medical Services
EUTAW, ALABAMA
The Greene County Commission today addresses recent public commentary suggesting that the Commission has not adequately supported the Greene County Emergency Medical Service ( GCEMS ) commonly referred to as the Ambulance Service The record demonstrates the opposite Since 2022 Greene
My name is Jacqueline Stewart and I’m running for Greene County Commissioner District 3 I m running because I believe our community deserves strong leadership responsible decisions and a clear vision for the future This
County has contributed well over $600,000 in direct funding, pass-through revenues and in-kind professional services to keep GCEMS operational while the entity works through serious financial obligations inherited from prior management GCEMS Is a Separate Public Corporation
The Commission first wishes to clarify a point of recurring public confusion Greene County EMS, Inc is a separate public corporation and an independent legal entity It was created
county is more than just where we live, it’s our home MOVING FORWARD WITH YOU IN MIND
Like many other counties we are facing real challenges-maintaining our roads supporting public safety and making sure our tax dollars are spent wisely If elected, my priorities are simple and focus on what matters most to you Infrastructure - we all know the conditions of our roads and I will make sure that our roads and bridges are properly maintained Public Safety - Our law enforcement, firefighters
jointly by Greene County and the various municipalities within Greene County under Alabama law to operate as a stand-alone provider of emergency medical transport services GCEMS is not a department of Greene County government nor is it a department of any municipality By statute and by design, GCEMS is intended to be self-supporting through patient billing insurance reimbursements, and other revenues generated by its own operations Despite this independent
legal status prior management failures at GCEMS have resulted in significant financial difficulties including substantial unpaid tax liabilities owed to the State of Alabama and to the Internal Revenue Service These obligations were not created by the Commission and are not legal obligations of Greene County Nevertheless, because of the critical life-saving nature of the service GCEMS provides, the Commission has stepped forward to assist See GCEMS, p 3
and EMS deserve our full support I would make sure that they have the resources they need to keep our community safe and provide us with services Economic Development - Work with the Industrial Board to attract good jobs while supporting our local businesses Work alongside the hospital and school board to assist in any way possible I would like to continue the leadership and dedication of Commissioner Corey Cockrell His commitment to serving this community, especially our seniors citizens our youth,
and our county He has laid a strong foundation and I’m committed to that vision Transparency and accountability - I will always be open, accessible and willing to listen I m not running to make promises I can t keep I m running to work hard, listen carefully and make decisions that put our community first Together we can move forward On May 19 2026 I ask for your support your vote and your trust to elect me as Greene County Commissioner District 3
On Saturday, April 18th, Dollarhide Community Center was full of vendors and city representatives who gathered to address a myriad of concerns in the community for their Annual Health Fair The event was hosted by Pine Grove CME Church, Macedonia CME Church and the Dollarhide Volunteer Fire Department The invited
See Health Fair, p 3 Dollarhide Health
presenters focused on the well-being and safety of its citizens as well as the need for higher community engagement from constituents Dollarhide’s community is upheld by its citizens' dedication to one another, as many initiatives are operated on a volunteer basis From storm relief to community resources, the citi-
zens of Dollarhide and neighboring cities such as Boligee and Forkland strive to meet the needs of their community through benevolent commitments to one another By working with organizations such as Greene County Community in Action Coalition, Greene County Sheriff ’s Department and the Rural Alabama Prevention Center, citizens collaborate to create programs that address concerns ranging from underage drinking to high blood pressure management This health fair is only one of many events hosted within Greene County to better the everyday lives of all those who reside within
Carol’s Notes
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She carried burdens instilling character and values
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She prayed to make everything whole again
Mother, Momma, Mommie, Ma’Dear Call her all endearments
Her tools are Faith, courage, perseverance And just relying on the Lord
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She is the thread that weaves us in family
She stitches in care, understanding, discipline Forgiveness and reconciliation
Mother, Momma, Mommie, Ma’Dear Call her all endearments
Her tears, her smile, her side-eye glance
Line the paths she struggles to clear for us
She brings sunshine, moonlight, Spring rain Into our lives unconditionally
Mother, Momma, Mommie, Ma’Dear Call her all endearments She is worthy
Sherif f Depar tment r epor t one ar r ests and sever al incidents
The Greene County Sheriff Department reported the following arrests
5/3- Kevone Carpenter 22 of Boligee AL was arrested for harassment
The Greene County Sheriff Department reported the following incidents
4/22- Kristopher Hester reported an incident
4/23- Clifton Epps reported aggravated theft by deception
4/25- Eddie Lawson reported domestic violence 3rd degree and criminal mischief 3rd degree
Items Damaged: 2006 Hyundai Elantra windshield valued at $300; Damage to 1991 Chevy Truck driver side door valued at $50; Damaged surveillance camera valued at $100 4/26-Charles Naylon reported harassment
4/26- Vernon Randle reported an incident
4/27- Monica Jordan reported theft of property 1st degree Item Stolen: 2021 Polaris 450 4-wheeler green in color valued at $7 000
4/26- Constance Purse reported disorderly conduct
4/27- Greene County Industrial Board reported an incident
4/30- Lorenzo French reported theft of property Item stolen:Dealership tag valued at $25
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Greene County PARA recently united its homeschool students and senior program participants for a meaningful afternoon of connection, laughter, and friendly bingo What began as a simple activity quickly grew into a powerful intergenerational experience where genuine bonds were formed Moments like these reflect PARA’s intentional commitment to strengthening community by bringing generations together PARA's Senior Bingo is every Thursday at 9:30am Hosted by Connie Tyree If interested in senior bingo, please contact Tyesha Weeks 205-372-2700
GCEMS
An Itemized Account of the County's Direct Financial Contributions
Working from the EMS reconciliation prepared by the County's financial staff and current as of April 22, 2026, the Commission's documented financial contributions to GCEMS are as follows: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Vehicle Purchase (2022)
$26,132 00 Bingo Discretionary Fund Payments to GCEMS (incl payroll support)
$143,860 90
TOTAL COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS
$618 115 12
These figures represent
Health Fair
The event s program was led by Mrs Willie Esther Austin, a member of Dollarhide’s Volunteer Fire Department and Pine Grove CME Church Mrs Austin welcomed guests and gave a quick summary regarding the purpose of the fair to supply the community with health and safety resources
The program listed presenters from local governments health organizations and the Red Cross disaster relief Prayers and scripture were intertwined with the program reminding attendees that physical fitness and spiritual maturity are worth more than gold “We do this every year ” Mrs Austin told The Democrat After a prayer for good health, the fire department began the presentations with a demonstration on
funds the Commission has directed to GCEMS from a variety of County sources, including federal pandemic relief allocations (ARPA) property tax revenues passed through to GCEMS, Racing Commission proceeds passed through to GCEMS the County's General Fund, and Bingo Discretionary Fund distributions used in part to meet GCEMS payroll obligations
Substantial In-Kind Professional Support
Beyond cash contributions the County has at no cost to GCEMS, made available the expert services of County personnel to help GCEMS work through its financial recovery These in-kind services include: L e g a l counsel and contract review provided by the Office of the County Attorney; • Accounting, reconciliation, and financial advisory services provided by the County Chief Financial Officer; • Adminis-
how to properly use an extinguisher and the importance of smoke detectors in the home Fire Chief Keith Young reminded attendees that home fires often begin in the kitchen, so having a fire extinguisher nearby could prevent the loss of life or a home Attendees were given the acronym PASS: Pull the pin, Aim the hose, Squeeze the trigger Sweep the flames side to side The fire safety demonstration was followed by the EMS Board Director and CEO of Hills Hospital Mrs Loretta Wilson giving a call to action for community members to support the ambulance services Due to the financial and operational negligence of the previous administration, the EMS services of Greene County are threatened with
trative and clerical assistance from other County personnel as needed
These professional services represent thousands of additional dollars in value that have been absorbed by Greene County rather than billed to GCEMS all in furtherance of restoring the Service to financial health
Community and Municipal Support
The Commission also wishes to publicly recognize the municipalities, volunteer fire departments and individual citizens who have stepped forward with their own contributions to GCEMS Their generosity reflects the broad community recognition that emergency medical service is a shared responsibility:
Town of Union
$15,000 00
Mantua / Lewiston Fire Department
$2 000 00
Union Fire Department
$1,500 00
Mr Luther Winn
closure Wilson explained that there is only one operational emergency vehicle that serves the entire 647 square miles of the county
We all own the emergency services,” she stated before asking for community members to offer any assistance they can and to reach out to their city executives
The EMS services are a nonprofit organization so all proceeds and donations go directly to operating its services
Shawn Jackson, born and raised in Forkland AL gave a presentation on oncology, the branch of medicine that specializes in researching and treating cancer Jackson graduated from UAB and has been working in radiation therapy for the last 25 years “We used to equate cancer
$1,500 00
Steam Plant Fire Department
$1 000 00
Greene County Volunteer Fire Association
$1,000 00
Jena Fire Department
$1 000 00
Springfield Volunteer Fire Department
$1,000 00
Knoxville Volunteer Fire Department
$1,000 00
Eutaw Volunteer Fire Department
$1 000 00
Lower Gainesville
$1,000 00
Boligee Fire Department
$500 00
Mr Mark Parnell
$500 00
City of Eutaw
$0 00
Town of Boligee
$0 00
Town of Forkland
$0 00
TOTAL MUNICIPAL & PRIVATE DONATIONS
$28 000 00
To each of the municipal-
with death, Jackson stated before explaining that medicine has advanced in such a way that early detection is a critical factor in treatment outcomes The most important thing is to get your screenings ” Jackson explained “Talk about cancer in your communities Jackson encouraged attendees to support members of their communities with reminders for screenings and organizing carpools so appointments are not missed or delayed “When you hear cancer there is no need to be afraid remember hope
Special guest US Marshall and Officer Jeremy Rancher encouraged community elders to be watchful of vaping paraphernalia, as it is often masked by sweet scents that target
ities, volunteer fire departments, and private citizens listed above that have contributed the Commission extends its deepest gratitude These contributions, although smaller in dollar amount than the County's institutional support represent something equally important the willingness of neighbors throughout Greene County to invest in the well-being of one another For those that have not contributed all help is needed and welcomed
The Path Forward The Greene County Commission fully recognizes the essential life-saving role that GCEMS plays in our community Emergency medical transport is not a convenience it is a necessity and in many cases the difference between life and death for our residents For that reason, the Commission has not, and will not walk away from this Service during its time of difficulty At the same time, the
teens and children Officer Rancher implored citizens to use him as a resource in their schools and gatherings Invite us out he began, You never know whose life you’re gonna save ” He specifically mentioned demonstrations on the dangers of drunk driving by letting teens wear impaired vision goggles Greene County’s Sheriff Department and the Greene County Children s Policy Council echoed the sentiment of using them as a resource as well
Transitioning to health and wellness, Mr Nathaniel Jones gave testimony to the horrors of addiction Jones explained that he was a first-generation college graduate and had a lovely family with children who
Commission has a fiduciary duty to the taxpayers of Greene County The contributions described above are extraordinary measures intended to bridge GCEMS through its current financial recovery The long-term solution remains the goal envisioned when GCEMS was first created a selfsupporting emergency medical service operating on the strength of its own billing and operational revenues The Commission is actively working with GCEMS leadership and outside professionals to achieve that result
The Commission pledges to continue its efforts to ensure that emergency medical service remains operational in Greene County, and we ask the public to evaluate the record of support set forth above before drawing conclusions based on incomplete information
Greene County Commission s Office of County Administration
excelled in school, but addiction cares nothing about demographics” and is mindaltering “I was in a prison mentally he began You do not want to mess with this ” Jones is now 7 years clean and talks to the youth in his community about the dangers of addiction to illegal and prescription drugs, alcohol, and smoking Jones received roaring applause for his stories and reminded attendees to seek help from God and the church Dollarhide invites community members and friends to attend the community meeting every third Monday of the month at Dollarhide Community Center, located next to the fire department
VOTE TO RE-ELECT GARRIA SPENCER GREENE COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
Re-Elect Experience and Knowledge I don’t have to be trained Below Are Some of My Accomplishments and I have only Just Begun
*Built 2 Storm Shelters - Knoxville and Jena
*Raised Funds to paint Mantua - Lewiston Storm Shelter Inside and Out
*Raised Funds to Install Handi - Cap Ramp Mantua - Lewiston Storm Shelter**
*Made Donations to: Knoxville Fire Department, MantuaLewiston Fire Department, Union Fire Department, and Jena Fire Department
*Help secure new Garbage Truck- over $200,000 00
*One Million Dollars to Highway Department to improve Roads
*Purchased one man pot hole repairer $325,000 00
*Secure $500,000 00 grant to repair roads in each district
*Purchased shredder to grind trees on the side of the roads
*Work tirelessly to keep Greene County Hospital Open
*Work tirelessly to keep Greene County Ambulance Services
*Renovation to Courthouse - Over $300,000 00
*Renovation to Activity Center over $100 000 00
*Arranged to get two truckloads of food for Knoxville and Jena residents due to power outages for days
*Paved Four Roads in District 1: Smoke Lane, Basketball Lane, Sandy Way and Christi Lane
Ger r ymandering isn’t just political—it’s economic
ers caught in the middle
Even under attack, Black Souther n Voter s can deliver the Senate for Democr ats
By Kevin Harris
(TriceEdneyWire com)Democrats have momentum as the midterms approach A string of recent victories has fueled optimism that Democrats could retake the House of Representatives and even reclaim the Senate At a moment of rising global tensions and persistent economic strain on working families Democratic control of Congress would offer a critical check on the Trump administration But Senate majorities are not built on national waves alone They are won or lost in a handful of fiercely competitive states And this cycle the path to a Democratic majority runs directly through the South Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia could determine control of the Senate While each state has its own political identity, they share a common reality: Black voters are central to any winning Democratic coalition If Democrats fail to fully invest in mobilizing Black voters, they risk repeating the mistakes that have cost them power in the past
That challenge has become more urgent in light of recent Supreme Court decisions that gutted the Voting Rights Act Now, states are largely free to gerrymander and suppress Black political power Without the preclearance protections that once required states with histories of discrimination to get federal approval before changing voting laws, access to the ballot increasingly depends on post-facto litigation rather than prevention In practical terms, that means Black voter participation is shaped not just by enthusiasm but by the rules governing registration, district lines, and access to the polls In key Southern states these structural barriers disproportionately affect Black voters, making sustained investment in turnout efforts even more critical Start with Texas Long seen as a Republican stronghold, the state has been inching toward competitiveness as its major
By Julianne Malveaux (TriceEdneyWire com) -
Elections aren’t supposed to stop midstream, but in Louisiana they did After the Supreme Court stepped into the state s redistricting fight, Governor Jeff Landry halted congressional primaries that were already underway People were voting and the rules changed in real time That is not a technical glitch It is power being exercised and protected
There is nothing new about this After Reconstruction, when Black political power briefly expanded, it was met not only with violence but with precision District lines were drawn to contain that power ensuring that even when Black people could vote their votes would not translate into governing authority
In 1868, Benjamin Franklin Randolph a Black state senator in South Carolina, was assassinated in broad daylight at a train station in Abbeville
metro areas of Houston, Dallas Austin and San Antonio grow more diverse Black voters make up roughly 12 to 13 percent of the electorate but their turnout has been inconsistent, especially in midterm elections In 2020, engagement surged in urban counties helping narrow statewide margins But that progress slipped in 2022, when turnout declined For Democrats even modest gains in Black turnout alongside strong gains with Latino voters could transform Texas from a long shot into a true battleground A breakthrough victory for Democrat James Talarico would flip a seat and reshape the national political map North Carolina presents a different kind of opportunity The state has already been competitive for Democrats in recent years With Black voters accounting for roughly 20 to 23 percent of the electorate statewide races are often decided by razor-thin margins A one- or two-point increase in Black turnout can determine the outcome Yet, like Texas, North Carolina saw a drop in participation from presidential-year highs to the 2022 midterms Democrats have a strong candidate in former Governor Roy Cooper, who has consistently demonstrated the ability to win statewide But his success has always depended on robust Black voter engagement which requires sustained national investment, not just candidate strength Democrats have the right candidate in North Carolina but the party must follow through with the right strategy That strategy starts with robust resources for Black turnout across urban and rural communities Then there is Georgia, where the blueprint for success already exists Black voters routinely make up nearly a third of the electorate in highturnout elections and were instrumental in Democratic victories in the 2020 presidential election and the subsequent Senate runoffs The reelection of Senator Raphael Warnock confirmed that these gains were not a one-time surge but the result of years of organizing and investment Georgia shows what is possible when Black voters are prioritized as the foundation of a winning strategy That approach must be reinforced for Senator Jon Ossoff to secure reelection this year
This is not about lines on a map It is about who holds power and how that power determines who gets resources The Court has long treated partisan gerrymandering as a “political question, something it prefers to avoid Even when it intervenes on racial grounds as in Allen v Milligan, the result is rarely resolution States redraw maps, courts revisit them, and uncertainty lingers In Louisiana, litigation like Robinson v Ardoin has created a cycle rather than a solution, leaving elections and vot-
By Charlene Crowell
(TriceEdneyWire com) -
At a time when American families across the country are struggling to cope with rising costs of living, the White House’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal makes clear that federal help for working people is not in the cards
“A historic paradigm shift in the budget process is occurring and is producing real results for the American public” stated Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget in his comments to Congress If approved by Congress, this new paradigm” will increase defense spending by $1 5 trillion –44 percent increase while slashing $73 billion from domestic programs that many people have come to rely upon, like rental assistance career training and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
In reaction, a chorus of concerned opposition has emerged, demanding that Congress account for how taxpayer dollars will be spent
For example, the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities summarized its concerns with an April 03 statement: “The public is
What ties these states together is not just their competitiveness but the fact that Black turnout is not guaranteed Just because Black voters dislike Trump does not mean they are automatically ready to vote for Democrats Democrats’ fate with Black voters rises and falls based on investment, outreach, and whether Black voters feel seen and heard Too often, Democrats assume that demographic change alone will deliver victory It will not Elections are decided
His killing was not random It was part of a broader campaign to suppress Black political leadership not just at the ballot box, but through terror The methods have changed over time, but the objective of controlling Black political power has not
Today’s gerrymandering uses more sophisticated tools but it serves a familiar purpose When districts are engineered to predetermine outcomes, accountability erodes Elected officials do not have to persuade broad constituencies or compete for every vote Too often they do not have to deliver
And when officials do not have to deliver resources follow power rather than need That is where the economic consequences become unmistakable
Communities with diminished political influence are less able to secure investment Schools go unrenovated Infrastructure projects stall Hospitals struggle or close Broadband expansion stops just short of the neighborhoods that need it most These are not isolated failures; they are the cumulative effects of political decisions shaped by distorted maps Over time, those decisions constrain opportunity limit mobility, and reinforce inequality This is how gerrymandering feeds the racial wealth gap not through a single dramatic act, but through accumulation A project delayed, a program underfunded a priority shifted Each decision may seem small even routine Together, they produce disparities that are then treated as inevitable rather than engineered Black communities have experienced this pattern for generations Whether through packing, which concentrates Black voters into a small number of districts or “cracking ” which disperses them across many the result is the same: diminished influence Diminished influence translates directly into diminished economic capacity
Representation is not symbolic; it is distributive Who counts politically determines who receives investment, protection, and
opportunity Louisiana’s current turmoil makes that reality plain When elections can be halted and maps redrawn in real time, the rules of representation themselves become tools of power And when power is managed, so is the flow of resources Alabama offers a parallel lesson The Supreme Court’s decision in Allen v Milligan acknowledged that Black voters were being shortchanged under the Voting Rights Act, but that recognition did not end the struggle It simply opened another phase in a continuing contest over representation and investment The fight over maps is, at its core, a fight over whether underinvestment will persist Gerrymandering is not the only driver of economic inequality but it is one of the most durable and least visible Distorted maps produce distorted outcomes, and over time, distorted economies We debate maps as if they are abstractions They are not They are blueprints for who prospers and who does not
Dr Julianne Malveaux is a DC based economist and author Reach her at www juliannemalveaux co m Subscribe to her newsletter at malveauxnewsletter@gmai l com
clear that it is deeply concerned about affordability Yet the budget either proposes nothing to address core affordability issues or makes them worse It makes cuts in a range of areas that matter to families including education; healthy fruits and vegetables for low-income pregnant and postpartum parents toddlers and preschoolers; food assistance for low-income seniors; and utility assistance It also cuts the number of households who get help paying the rent Other advocates addressed specific concerns on the future of education housing, and consumer protections
In response to the proposed $3 2 billion cut to the Department of Education National Education A s s o c i a t i o n President Becky Pringle said “This administration is sending an unmistakable message: students, educators, and working families do not matter It turns its back on students with disabilities students from low-income families students who live in rural areas students that need more support not less ” Among the Education Department’s post-secondary programs slated for elimination in FY 2027 are: Student Support Services Federal Family Education Loans, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Upward Bound and Career Technical, and Adult Education
Proposed cuts to housing programs are even more severe: $10 7 billion
by the voters who actually show up on Election Day
Black turnout especially in midterm cycles, must be earned
This is where Democrats have stumbled before Underinvestment in organizing particularly in Black communities, has led to missed opportunities in states that were within reach The lesson from recent elections is unmistakable: when Black turnout is high Democrats win When it dips, even slightly, the path narrows or disap-
An analysis by the Bipartisan Policy Center showed that HUD programs affected by the cuts include: $4 6 billion to eliminate Community Development Block Grants (CBDG)
•$922 million cut to homelessness assistance
•$285M reduction in rental assistance that helps the elderly and people with disabilities;
•$206 million from family self-sufficiency and job training programs: $60 million to eliminate programs for fair housing investigation enforcement and training programs • Last year nearly six million consumers – a 200 percent increase – filed reports with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) complaint database Although federal court rulings denied the Trump administration s efforts to shutter the agency the FY 2027 budget now proposes an 84 percent cut to examination staff, from 463 to just 75 people Such a severe staff cut would leave remaining employees unable to fulfill the agency s statutory duties that span investigations, supervision enforcement and community outreach At the same time, financial bad actors would get a green light to continue predatory lending financial scams, and junk fees –all of which siphon off hard-earned consumer dollars
“The CFPB cannot meet its statutory obligations at these bare bones staffing levels and the resulting lack of oversight will help bad financial services firms evade compliance with
pears entirely The stakes could not be higher Control of the Senate determines which laws pass which judges are confirmed, and whether a governing agenda can move forward at all In an era of razor-thin margins a single seat can decide the direction of the country
If Democrats are serious about reclaiming the Senate in 2026, they must be equally serious about where they invest their time, resources, and attention That means looking
longstanding federal consumer protection laws and regulations," stated Graciela Aponte-Diaz, vice president of community engagement at the Center for Responsible Lending’s (CRL) Julian Bond Institute “The CFPB already has cancelled enforcement actions that would have returned hundreds of millions of dollars to consumers ” Similar comments came from Tom Feltner, Associate Director of Consumer Policy at Americans for Financial Reform
“Rather than cutting enforcement, supervision, and outreach staff we should be strengthening the capacity of those offices to hold financial wrongdoers accountable prevent emerging risks like those that caused the 2008 financial crisis, and prevent the wave of scams making everyone’s lives more difficult and more expensive ” said Feltner For Black America, already financially shortchanged by nagging wealth inequality the nation’s affordability crisis worsens our ongoing quest for full participation in this nation s opportunities Our hopes and dreams still yearn to know and enjoy America’s bounty and not just its disproportionate burdens A fair federal budget enacted by Congress is not only appropriate but deserved Charlene Crowell is a senior fellow with the Center for Responsible Lending She can be reached at Charlene crowell@responsiblelending org
south and committing, early and aggressively, to turning out Black voters in Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia especially in a legal landscape where Black access to the ballot is under attack
The path is there The data is clear The only question is whether Democrats will act on it Kevin Harris is a Democratic strategist who has advised over 100 campaigns and ballot measures, including the past five presidential elections
Spades
Last week, Alleyne was one of a roomful of players who gathered at Aunts et Uncles a Black-owned vegan restaurant in Brooklyn, for The Lunch Room The spades tournament funneled competitors through a digital qualifier on the Trickster Cards app before bringing the top 16 to a live championship night filled with music, food and the kind of energy many in the Black community have known for years
“Everybody that you know that’s Black pretty much has played spades, they know about spades, said Yantise Jenkins a member of the card club the DMV Cardtel who traveled to support the event It s at family reunions It’s at cookouts Thanksgiving after everyone eats dinner and cleans up, there’s somebody pulling out the cards to play spades
That cultural tradition is exactly what The Lunch Room was designed to honor especially at a moment when Black history is under attack
In January 2025, President Trump signed a sweeping executive order dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs across federal agencies and institutions In recent years states including Florida have moved to restrict or eliminate African American studies from public school curricula
Proposed federal budget cuts have also threatened funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, two institutions that have long supported Black cultural programming nationwide The ongoing theme is hard to ignore: the formal structures designed to protect and legitimize Black cultural life are being dismantled one policy at a time
What no executive order touches, however, is what gets passed down at the table
It s been done for generations And different age groups can do it ” said Jenkins “I was probably 8 years old when I first learned how to play
Spades was never taught in a classroom It spread through kitchen tables, rec centers and lunchrooms where the game stretched well past the bell It has survived without institutional support because it never needed any it moved person to person generation to generation in the spaces where Black people have always gathered Michael Nicholas co-owner of Aunts et Uncles knows that story firsthand
Some classes were missed and skipped because of spades games ” he laughed “but I still graduated timely and it was cool
That experience is the direct inspiration behind the tournament s name The restaurant, which Nicholas owns with his wife Nicole regularly transforms into its own version of the lunchroom, hosting spades games throughout the year To Nicholas the game has always been about more than the cards
You learn basically by sitting down and watching the family and friends getting together,” he explained “So I feel like it s important for us It s just a gathering point and a way to kind of get together, share knowledge, share space It s beyond a pastime
That gathering point is increasingly rare As daily life moves further online and in-person community becomes harder to sustain events like The Lunch Room carry a different kind of weight The tournament s structure starting with a digital qualifier on the Trickster Cards platform before culminating in a live event was designed to use technology as an on-ramp not a destination The point was always the room
Because depending on how you play and how your partner plays, you kind of like, know how to talk to each other without speaking to each other, Nicholas said “You can read the game, you can read the board, just by the cards
For Chevy Wolf whose agency The Last Wolves partnered with Trickster Cards and Aunts et Uncles to produce the event the cultural stakes were just as clear
If you grew up in Black culture, you know, spades is a part of your DNA ” Wolf said “It’s just genetics ”
Part of that DNA is the trash talk the loud, sharp, loving kind that sounds like an argument to an outsider but reads as affection to anyone who grew up around it Wolf wanted the evening to capture that too
“You can still compete, but it’s all love at the end of the day And I think that s one of the key components we wanted to show everybody ”
The event drew players who hadn t touched a deck in years It also brought people determined to make sure the game never skips a generation
Korey Hines a Trickster Cards ambassador who learned to play as a kid under his Aunt Helen a serious card player he describes as a major presence in his life sees that work as a calling
It s actually a full circle for me Hines noted Oftentimes, generations get locked into their space and their time and they don t pass the torch I feel that I was given the gift to be able to bring some people together and maybe make those transitions smoother
There is something quietly radical about that mission in this particular moment When the institutions that were supposed to hold Black history and culture are being hollowed out, the people who carry that culture in their hands literally in a deck of cards become the institution For the players who walked through the door that night, the significance landed personally
“It’s kind of nice to be able to come together and see each other and have that community Alleyne says In a moment when the formal structures built to support and preserve Black cultural life are being systematically dismantled, that community gathered around a card game, in a Brooklyn restaurant is holding the line
Senate Sketches #2028.....by Hank Sander s Another April Assassination
Assassinations in April! Assassinations in April! Assassinations in April!
Jesus was assassinated on April 3rd 1993 years ago
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14th, 161 years ago Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated on April 4th, fiftyeight years ago All in the month of April We just had another April Assassination that I will explain a little later in this writing
Another April Assassination
An assassination is the killing of a political figure for political purposes Of course the killing of Jesus was an attempted spiritual killing, but it was an assassination as well as a crucifixion Crucifixion was a horrible public death wrought by the Roman government (and some other ancient governments) reserved for those who were considered major threats to the government It was a terrible tool of control and propaganda
Jesus was a great FirstCentury spiritual leader His death was an assassination and a crucifixion Another April Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was a great Nineteenth-Century political leader As President, he led the Union during the U S Civil War which claimed more than 600,000 lives He was trying to maintain the Union while eventually making the United States of America more of a democracy He helped abolish slavery and provide fuller rights to citizens President Lincoln was assassinated five days after the Civil War effectively ended and five days after stating in a speech that formerly enslaved men should have the right to vote Another April Assassination
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr was a great TwentiethCentury leader He was the most acknowledged leader of the Civil Rights Movement, which struggled to make the United States of America a true democracy He worked to provide civil, human and economic rights to all citizens of the United States of America He was assassinated not quite four years after the enactment of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which declared the end of official segregation He was assassinated not quite three years after the 1965 Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson He was organizing the Poor People’s March on Washington, D C for economic rights to commence little more than a month from the date he was assassinated All three assassinated leaders were trying to make the world a better place Another April Assassination
Last week we experienced what I call “Another April Assassination It was on Wednesday April 29, 2026 Unlike the other above stated assassinations this assassination was by the power of the pen by the written word It was wrought in the Louisiana v Callais decision by the United States Supreme Court The Court completed the assassination/crucifixion of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, widely perceived as the most effective and transformative Civil Rights legislation ever enacted It was the crown jewel of the Civil Rights Movement, making
the United States of America a true democracy for the first time with the enactment of one person one vote ” Another April Assassination
In truth, the United States Supreme Court has been slowly crucifying this American democracy that has been so painfully wrought for more than two hundred and fifty years It commenced with the ringing words of the Declaration of Independence, and continued with the forging of the U S Constitution the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Nineteenth Amendments to the U S Constitution and the transformative impacts of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act Another April Assassination
Chief Justice John Roberts was strongly opposed to the Voting Rights Act as far back as the early 1980s when he worked in the Reagan Justice Department He expressed in writing his belief that the Voting Rights Act violated States Rights However, when he was being questioned in 2006 during his confirmation hearings for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, he stated that the Voting Rights Act was constitutional and settled law ” However just three years later he stated in a 2009 decision that Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act was out of date even though Congress had just held hearings in 2006 and resolved that very issue by reauthorizing the Voting Rights Act for 25 years
Another April Assassination
Chief Justice Roberts and his judicial cohorts were sneaky They did not address Section 5 in the 2013 Shelby v Holder decision but struck down Section 4 of the Act while declaring Congress could reauthorize Section 4 Section 4 deactivated Section 5! It put nails in the hands and feet of the Voting Rights Act that was already hanging on the proverbial legal cross Another April Assassination
The Supreme Court revisited the Voting Rights Act from time to time, always making it harder and harder to effectively implement Section 2 of the Act One such case was Brnovich v Democratic National Committee in 2021 Another April Assassination
Then came Wednesday April 29, 2026 The Voting Rights Act was already nailed to the proverbial cross Chief Justice John Roberts and five other Supreme Court Justices stuck the written spear in the side of the Voting Rights Act already hanging on the legal cross They did not declare Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act unconstitutional (dead) They just had its hands and feet nailed ever more tightly to the legal cross so that it could not serve the least of these at all It is a living death The Court released the decision in time for Southern states to implement an oppressive strategy before this election I will explain further Another April Assassination
In 1982 when the Voting Rights Act was being reauthorized the second time Congress realized that states and other political jurisdictions were now
more careful not to state publicly that they intended to stop or limit African Americans Hispanic Americans Asian Americans and Native Americans from voting However, they accomplished the same result in action Congress therefore put in a provision that intent can be established by impact and not just by what governmental leaders say or write This had a great legal impact As of 2026, the Congressional Black Caucus has 62 members and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has 43 members However these two Caucuses together represent about 19 percent of Congressional members while African Americans and Hispanic Americans represent about 35 percent of the total U S population Apparently that was just too much political power for certain people Another April Assassination
There was a Resurrection for Jesus Christ There were no Resurrections for President Lincoln or Dr King But others carried on their work I think we need a Resurrection Day for Democracy I propose that we make November 3 2026 Resurrection Day for the 1965 Voting Rights Act and democracy in general in these United States of America We do this by organizing the biggest voter turnout ever in our communities across the country Another April Assassination
Now on to the Daily Diary
SATURDAY, April 25, 2026 – I handled various matters as I worked into the night Among others, I communicated with Dr Ernest Okeke and Josephine Curtis of Selma and Ainka Sanders Jackson of the Selma Center for Non-Violence and Bridge Crossing Jubilee
SUNDAY – I hosted the Sunday School Lesson with Faya Rose Toure on Facebook Live and Z105 3 FM Radio Station and worked into the night Among others I communicated with the following: Sharon Wheeler of Montgomery; Co-Publishers of The Greene County Democrat Dr Carol P Zippert and John Zippert; Dr Margaret Hardy of Selma; and Shelley Fearson of Alabama New South Coalition
MONDAY – I walked handled various matters, traveled to Montgomery, returned to Selma traveled to Greene County and returned to Selma Among others I communicated with the following: Marilyn Cosby and Karen Jackson of Selma; Willie “Kilroy” Sanders of Rice Virginia on his birthday; Former Alabama State Senate Pro Tem Joe Fine; Montgomery Businessman Frank Jenkins; Former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry Ron Sparks; and Greene County School Board Members Leo Branch Robert Davis, Carrie Dancy, Veronica Richardson and Brandon Merriweather
TUESDAY – I handled various matters, traveled to Montgomery, returned to Selma participated on a conference call attended a Craig Field Airport and In-
dustrial Authority meeting and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Retired College President Dr James Mitchell; Craig Field Authority Executive Director Rider Corrigan and Board member Amos Moore; Andrew Marks of Washington D C ; and Greg Francis of Orlando Florida
WEDNESDAY – Rain prevented me from walking, but I handled various matters participated in meetings and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Greene County School Superintendent Dr Timothy Thurman; Cynthia Ross of Detroit Michigan; Montgomery Businessman Raymond Craig; and Geraldine Wofford, Lametrius Dillard, Charlene Wiliams and Junior Oliver of Selma
THURSDAY – I walked, handled many matters attended the Wallace Community College Aviation Day at Craig Field Airport participated in the SOS Conference call and chaired the Alabama New South Coalition Dallas County meeting Among others, I communicated with the following: Law Professor Emerita Martha Morgan; Wallace Community College Selma President Dr Donitha Griffin; Fourth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Marvin Wiggins; Jessie Sanders Queen Jackson and Reverend Jahmal Sanders of Selma; and Karen Jones and Judson Garner of Montgomery
FRIDAY – I handled many matters, attended the Selma May Day Strong Event at the Edmund Pettus Bridge and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Rosie Whiting and Brenda Wheeler of Lowndes County; Latia Parker of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee; Charles Sanders of Baldwin County; Val Bright of Montgomery; Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) Chair Dr Joe Reed; Phylis Belcher of the Greene County Industrial Authority; Allen Reaves of Eastaboga; and Khadijah Ishaq of Selma
EPILOGUE – There are many things we kill including human beings, animals, plants, relationships, organizations institutions etc There are many ways we kill including with guns knives ropes bombs, etc We also kill with words both spoken or written The U S Supreme Court gives life and kills with its words Some killings are assassinations and or crucifixions The Supreme Court assassinated and crucified the heart of the democracy with written words on April 29, 2026 Another April Assassination
Boardmembers: Chairman William Morgan, Walter Beck, Vice- Chairman Barry Walker, Don Wood and Secretary / Treasury Aundre Woods
On Friday, May 1, 2026, the Greene Water and Sewer Authority held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new facility located at 103 O’Neal Street Eutaw AL Present board members from the authority included Chairman William Morgan, Vice Chairman Barry Walker, Secretary/Treasurer Audre Woods Walter Beck and Don Wood Teresa Atkins, president of the Eutaw Area Chamber of Commerce was present to deliver words of welcome and serve as the master of ceremonies
Back in early April the U S EPA recognized 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation including one in Eutaw Alabama Through partial financial assistance from state revolving funds (SRF), Eutaw was able to assume responsibility for sewer systems in Boligee and protect citizens from raw sewage exposure “Across the country states are putting State Revolving Fund resources to work in ways that deliver real, lasting benefits for communities by modernizing aging systems, strengthening resilience, and ensuring families can rely on safe clean water every day " said Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jessica Kramer Twinkle Cavanaugh State Director of USDA explained that the water and sewerage department serves at least 2700 people in the county, noting the importance of grants and state funds in helping rural communities flourish
Chairman Rob White of Alabama Rural Water Association was also in attendance commenting that it's an honor to be here to support Greene County Commissioner Garria Spencer praised Booker Cooke the brainchild and founding members of the water and sewer authority board: Vincent Atkins, Willie Ester Austin Etta Edwards Brenda Austina and Levi Morrow
Top: Ribbon cutting by Willie Esther Austin
Bottom: Administrator Vincent Atkins, Bruce McShan, Mitchell Henderson, and Patrice Consentine
STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE
GOVERNOR
WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2025 Regular Session enacted Act No 2025-227 (SB118) and Act No 2025291 (HB354) proposing amendments to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022; WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has ordered an election by the qualified electors of the state upon such proposed amendments; and WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendments, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor which shall be published once a week for at least four successive weeks immediately preceding the day appointed for the election; NOW, THEREFORE, I,
District 1: Machine 1
--Statewide Amendment--
Kay Ivey as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, an election will be held in the State of Alabama in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendments to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama: AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO 2025-227
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That all persons shall before conviction be bailable by sufficient sureties unless charged with capital murder, as provided in Section 13A-5-40, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; murder, as provided in Section 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended or any solicitation attempt or conspiracy to commit murder; kidnapping in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-6-43, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; rape in the first degree, as
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provided in Section 13A-661, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; sodomy in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-6-63, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; sexual torture as provided in Section 13A-665 1 Code of Alabama 1975 as amended; domestic violence in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-6-130, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; human trafficking in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-6152 Code of Alabama 1975 as amended; burglary in the first degree as provided in Section 13A-75, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; arson in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-7-41, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended; robbery in the first degree as provided in Section 13A-8-41 Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; terrorism, as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of Section 13A-10-
152 Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; and aggravated child abuse, as provided in subsection (b) of Section 26-15-3 1, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; and shooting or discharging a firearm explosive or other weapon into an occupied dwelling building, railroad locomotive, railroad car, aircraft, automobile, truck, or watercraft, as provided in Section 13A-11-61(b); and that excessive bail shall not in any case be required AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO 2025-291
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(a) A district attorney for each judicial circuit shall be elected by the qualified electors of those counties in such the circuit Such The district attorney shall be licensed to practice law in this state and shall at the time of his or her election and during his or her continuance in office, shall reside in his or her circuit
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Inspector /Provisional Officer: Johnson Earl Smith
Registration Clerk: Fayrene C Smith
Ballot Counter Clerk: Elaine Perry
District 2: Machine 1
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Inspector/Provisional Officer: Pinnia Hines
Inspector/Provisional Officer: Kimberly Tyree
Registration Clerk: Stephanie Kiel
Registration Clerk: Mary Joyce Hann
Ballot Counter Clerk: Pamela Hinkle Hamilton
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Registration Clerk: Vera Spencer
Registration Clerk: Marilyn Cork
Ballot Counter Clerk: Willie M Davis
District 2: Machine 2
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Inspector /Provisional Officer: Felicia Smith
Inspector/Provisional Officer: Mollie Gaines
Registration Clerk: Ernest Coleman
Ballot Counter Clerk: Hattie Sanford
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Inspector/ Provisional Officer: Veronica Jordan
Inspector/Provisional Officer: Vivian Carpenter
Registration Clerk: Marnesha Brooks
Ballot Counter Clerk: Jessie W Underwood
District 3: Machine 2
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Inspector /Provisional Officer: Jacqueline Allen
Inspector /Provisional Officer: Joe L Powell
Registration Clerk: Martha Brooks
Ballot Counter Clerk: Elzora Fluker
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His The term of office shall be for six years and he He or she shall receive such compensation as provided by law; provided, the compensation shall not be diminished during his or her official term Vacancies in the office of district attorney and in his or her staff shall be filled as provided by law
(b) Clerks of the circuit courts shall be elected by the qualified electors in each county for a term of six years If the office of register in chancery continues to be provided by law then the clerk of the circuit court may also fill such the office in a manner prescribed by law Vacancies in the office of clerk of the circuit court shall be filled by the judge or judges of the circuit court who have jurisdiction over the county in which the office of clerk of the circuit court is located
(c) Persons Individuals elected to the position of
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Inspector /Provisional Officer: Rose Stewart Davis
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Inspector/ Provisional Officer:Grace Summerville
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This certifies that the names listed herewith have been appointed to serve as POLLING OFFICIALS for the May 19, 2026, Democratic and Republican Primary and Constitutional Amendment Election
Note: If any reason one named cannot serve, Please contact the Election Manager Immediately at: (205) 372- 6945
The Appointing Board: Chief Election Official/ Probate Judge Rolonda M Wedgeworth
Circuit Clerk/ Absentee Manager: Veronica Morton Jones
Sheriff Appointee: Teresa Carpenter
constable to assist the courts of the state as provided by law shall be subject to the same restrictions, rights, and limitations as are specified in section Section 280 of the Constitution of 1901 Alabama of 2022 and no law shall prohibit the receipt of fees for the performance of official duties of said the position while holding any other elected or appointed office (d) The revenue from fines forfeitures and court costs produced in district courts from the exercise of jurisdiction under municipal ordinances shall be apportioned between the municipality and the state as shall be provided by law FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in every county as required by law 4/22, 29, 6, 13
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