Black Men Vote PAC Endorses Rep. Mikie Sherrill for Governor, Dr. Dale Caldwell for Lt. Governor in New Jersey

Today, Black Men Vote PAC, a national organization committed to moving Black men from the political margins to the center of American democracy,  announced its endorsement of Representative Mikie Sherrill for Governor and Dr. Dale Caldwell for Lt. Governor of New Jersey.

“We are proud to endorse Mikie Sherrill and Dale Caldwell for Governor and Lt. Governor of New Jersey,” said Michael Bland, Black Men Vote PAC Executive Director. “Representative Sherrill has made it her mission to put forward an agenda that lifts all New Jersey residents and speaks directly to the realities Black communities face every day.  From the cost of living and affordable housing to education, justice, and opportunity, Mikie Sherrill and Dale Caldwell will advance policies that strengthen families, open doors for our young people, and make government work for everyone. Black Men Vote PAC supports leaders who fight for our priorities, who believe in jobs, justice, and opportunity for Black men and our communities. Representative Sherrill and Dr. Caldwell have demonstrated time and time again that they are exactly those kinds of leaders.”

Representative Sherrill said she welcomed the endorsement and lauded Black Men Vote PAC for its work to elevate and engage Black men in all aspects of the state and national policy and electoral process. 

“I am honored to have the support of Black Men Vote as we fight to lower costs, build opportunity, and expand economic development in communities throughout the state,” said Representative Mikie Sherrill. “In the Sherrill-Caldwell administration, we’re going to tackle systemic issues with thoughtful partnerships and real action. From raising taxes to cutting school funding and even defending school segregation, my opponents’ agenda will threaten the livelihoods and safety of Black communities across the state. At the end of the day, Jack only has room for one voice at his table — President Trump’s.”

Dr. Dale Caldwell expressed gratitude for the endorsement and support for BMV PAC’s work.  

““It's an honor to be endorsed by Black Men Vote,” said Dr. Dale Caldwell. “We know it’s become too hard for Black New Jerseyans to get by. That’s why Mikie and I are working to drive a different type of leadership in New Jersey. We are laser focused on building a more affordable Garden State by closing the wealth gap by expanding first-time homebuyer support, making it easier for entrepreneurs to start and grow a small business, and improving third-grade literacy rates. Together, we will drive investment into our communities to build opportunity so every New Jerseyan can live, work, and retire with dignity.”

BMV PAC’s endorsement is part of its broader mission to empower Black men to use their collective voice to shape the future. BMV PAC mobilizes voters through grassroots organizing, digital outreach, and voter education initiatives year-round and across the country. 

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speech against Trump & Ice at No Kings Rally

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NO KINGS PROTEST IN NEWARK, NJ OCTOBER 16TH

A No Kings II March And Rally to protest policies of the Trump administration will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1:00pm, at the Lincoln Statue, 12 Springfield Avenue, in Newark, New Jersey.

The purpose of this protest is to demonstrate continued opposition to
President Trump’s anti-democratic policies. “Trump was elected president but he is trying to be a king,” Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People’s Organization For Progress stated.

“The United States is supposed to be a democracy not a monarchy. Trump is trying to make himself a dictator. He wants to be emperor over an American empire. We don’t want a dictatorship. We want democracy,” Hamm stated. 

“What Trump has been doing since his return to office is an extension of his attempted January 6, 2021 coup. We will be marching to oppose his corrupt fascist, racist and imperialist policies,” Hamm said.

The event is sponsored by the People’s Organization For Progress (POP) and a coalition of organizations which it is a part of that held the Martin Luther King People’s Convention for Justice and Resistance in April. 

The demonstration will begin with a rally at the Lincoln Statue. Following the rally protesters marched will march to the Federal Building, 970 Broad Street and then back to the Lincoln Statue where there will be a closing rally.

The No Kings II March & Rally is one of many being organized across the country. Millions of people are expected to participate in protests taking place in more than 2100 cities and towns. The first wave No Kings protests took place in June. 

“In violation of the Constitution, the law, and orders by federal judges Trump has put troops in our cities for no valid reason. Trump’s “gestapo” masked ICE agents are intimidating people, violating their constitutional rights and legal rights, brutalizing them, kidnapping people off the streets, disappearing them to parts unknown, and killing them,” Hamm said. 

“He is attempting to outlaw free speech and criticism of his regime. Trump is attempting to criminalize his opposition and has weaponized the criminal justice system to persecute and prosecute his political enemies,” Hamm said. 

He said that Trump has threatened to have mayors, Congress people, judges and even governors who oppose his policies arrested. That he is trying to exercise control over what is taught at colleges and universities, bullying the media through law suits and political pressure into being his mouthpiece, and has had celebrities who have been critical of him removed from their television shows.

“His administration has forced colleges and universities, government agencies and private businesses to cancel Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. He has supported efforts to weaken the Voting Rights Act, and bolster voter suppression, and gerrymandering. He has shut down the data base on bad cops at the Justice Department and blocked all other initiatives for police reform,” Hamm said. 

“Trump has ordered the African American Museum in Washington DCand other agencies to purge content that does not fit with his white supremacist narrative of history. He has reinstalled monuments to racist, slavery supporting Confederate traitors that had been removed and reimposed the names of Confederate generals on military bases,” he said. 

Hamm said that the Trump administration’s economic policies have led to the layoff of hundreds of thousands workers. This includes 318,000 black women in the last quarter. And the tariffs imposed by Trump have contributed to a rise in consumer prices that have hurt working and poor families.

Also, as many as 15 million people may lose their health care coverage because of his cuts to Medicaid and failure to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. These cuts are going to cause the cost of health care insurance to double, triple, even quadruple for 20 million more. It is also going to cause some hospitals and clinics in urban and rural areas across the country to close.

Hamm said Trump’s refusal to compromise on his proposed budget cuts has caused a government shutdown which may trigger more government worker layoffs. He has done all this while using his office and the government to enrich himself and his family in violation of the emoluments clause of the constitution.

“While increasing oppression at home he has been fomenting war abroad. Trump has continued to arm Israel in its genocidal war against the Palestinians. He is threatening war against Venezuela and other countries,” Hamm said. 

“In violation of United Nations conventions and international law he has attacked and killed civilians on boats in the Caribbean. The foreign policies of his administration continue to perpetuate genocide in Sudan and Congo, and catastrophe in Haiti. For all of the aforementioned reasons and many others Trump must go,” he said. 

For more information go to https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/841639/  or call the People's Organization For Progress at (973)801-0001, 

NAACP and Singleton Schreiber Announce Official Partnership to Pursue Justice for Sickle Cell Patients Harmed by Pfizer’s Oxbryta

The NAACP and Singleton Schreiber are proud to announce an official partnership to investigate cases involving the recalled sickle cell medication Oxbryta (Voxelotor), aiming to secure justice and compensation for patients adversely affected by the drug's undisclosed safety risks.

Sickle cell disease predominantly impacts communities of color and poses significant health challenges to millions worldwide. Oxbryta, approved by the FDA in 2019 under accelerated conditions before full trials were completed, was intended to improve patient outcomes by normalizing red blood cell counts. However, troubling studies revealed that the drug carried severe potential side effects and long-term health impacts, including increased risks of vaso-occlusive crises and deaths. Pfizer, which acquired Oxbryta's original manufacturer Global Blood Therapeutics in 2022, withdrew the medication from the market in September 2024 due to these risks. By then, Oxbryta had been in use for nearly five years, long enough for significant harm to have already occurred.

"The NAACP has long been committed to protecting the health and safety of communities of color," said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP. "The troubling impacts of this medication and the circumstancessurrounding Oxbryta's approval and subsequent recall highlight the urgent need to hold corporations accountable when they bypass normal protocols and place profits over people's lives."

Singleton Schreiber is honored to serve as legal co-counsel alongside the NAACP, guiding affected patients through the complex legal process. Oxbryta cases are being filed as individual claims ensuring each patient's unique experience and health impacts are recognized.

"Too often, vulnerable communities suffer in silence when corporations fail to disclose critical safety information," said Letitia Johnson, Managing Partner of Singleton Schreiber's Southeastern Region. "By partnering with the NAACP, we are stronger in our fight to support sickle cell patients and their families, seeking the justice they deserve."

Individuals who took Oxbryta and suffered serious complications, including vaso-occlusive crises, strokes, or death, may be entitled to compensation. Even those who did not experience negative side effects are encouraged to come forward for better understanding of the impact of this medication.

Together, Singleton Schreiber and the NAACP are committed to amplifying awareness, providing legal support, and challenging the systemic issues that allowed these risks to go undisclosed for so long.