The goal of this session was to discuss the buzz that’s been happening in state legislatures for the last several years around name, image and likeness (NIL) and the future of collegiate sports in the African American community. With African Read More
According to representatives from Everytown for Gun Safety, there has been an exponential increase in gun violence in the U.S. since the pandemic. Compared to 2019, gun homicides increased 33% in 2020, and additional 8% in 2021 compared to 2020. Read More
Inequities in education persist throughout America’s school communities, whether it’s access to the internet so students can do homework or access to care and resources teachers need to avoid mental and physical burnout they experience very day. “When people know Read More
The goal of this session was to focus on how Black state legislators need to continue to lead and be the driving force in shifting political power to improve the lives of Black constituents. The session kicked off with an Read More
This session focused on issues ripped from the headlines, including what is going on with Black businesses and why Black legislators should be involved, as well as how states are organizing around reparations. NBCSL panelist Arian Simone, Co-Founder and CEO Read More
NBCSL panelist Dr. Shamarial Roberson, President of Human and Health Services at Indelible Business, grew up in a Florida town that had no grocery store and ranked last in everything in the state, including non-medical health drivers such as education, Read More
High speed internet is required for Americans to be able to live, work, learn and play. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, Read More