Kamala Harris statement on Trump's nomination of Amy Barret for the US supreme Court

U.S. Senator and Democratic Vide President pick, Kamala Harris took to Twitter to voice her thoughts of Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Barret to the United States Supreme Court.

Harris tweeted:

Trump’s hand-picked successor to Justice Ginsburg’s seat makes it clear: they intend to destroy the Affordable Care Act & overturn Roe. This selection would move the court further right for a generation & harm millions of Americans.

I strongly oppose Judge Barrett’s nomination.

Cory Booker Statement on Trump Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following statement after President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barret to the U.S, Supreme Court:

“There is so much at stake in this moment. Hanging in the balance is the future of the Affordable Care Act and health coverage for millions of Americans in the middle of a pandemic; a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, protected by Roe v. Wade; and the future of worker protections, voting rights, civil rights, clean air and water, and much more.

“When someone tells you who they are, believe them. President Trump pledged to only nominate justices to the Supreme Court who will overturn Roe v. Wade. He’s asked the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act. He’s nominated justices who have put corporate interests over the interests of workers and consumers. With the Supreme Court set to hear arguments in November on the future of the ACA, Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination is being rushed through the Senate in time to strike it down. Her record and her words make clear exactly what she will do on the court, and it’s unacceptable to me and the vast majority of the American people.

“After spending the better part of a year refusing to even hold a hearing on President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee because he was nominated in an election year, let alone vote on his confirmation, President Trump’s Senate allies are rushing this nominee forward while Americans are already voting in this November’s election. President Trump has repeatedly said he is counting on his nominee to vote in his favor in any election cases that might reach the Supreme Court later this year. That’s not the way democracy is supposed to work in America.

“The Supreme Court is facing a crisis of legitimacy, precipitated by the President’s and Senate Republicans’ pursuit of power at all costs. This crisis will be further deepened if they succeed in confirming a justice through this rushed, cynical, and partisan confirmation process.”

African American Lead Technology Startup In Los Angeles Raises $225 million

A new American startup is creating history by receiving the largest investment ever for an African American lead technology startup in the nation.

Black Unicorn Factory is an African American startup that is about to take the US by storm with its game-changing strategy for businesses. This enterprising new development program, now commonly referred to as an 'accelerator' is set to receive $225 million dollars in funding from investors.

This is historic because currently only 1% of all Venture Capital is invested in African American Startups. This to date is the first and largest investment made by any investor in an African American lead Technology startup in the US. Currently, there are over 500 Unicorns in the world but not one is owned by an African American.

John Stewart, the CEO of this new startup talked bullishly about the potential of this new accelerator platform “This is a real game-changer in Financial Technology” This is the first time ever, the average hard-working, paycheck to paycheck earner, can invest in Billion-Dollar Tech Startups that were once reserved only for the rich, this has the potential to be huge and affect the lives of many.“

Black Unicorn Factory specializes in turning normal small startups into startups that stand head and shoulders above the rest. You might be thinking, what do they mean by unicorns? Well, the name unicorn refers to a tech company with an evaluation of one billion dollars or more. In essence, Black Unicorn Factory is hoping to help people achieve this level of success.

Black Unicorn Factory has gained a reputation for being one of the nation’s best growth hackers. With their expertise and drive, they have the ability to transfer any tech startup into a profitable, Billion Dollar Tech startup.

John Stewart also touched upon the process of how they were able to get to this point.
"This was thought by many to be impossible, but we have obviously now shattered that belief.
We have been beta testing our system for eight years now and I am delighted to say that we have now perfected the process"

It does indeed appear that all other Venture Capital backed startups have competition now! This startup claims that their Unicorns are going to be Bigger, Faster, Smarter, and Stronger than other Unicorns.

They also have a program called the Wealth Gap App with the slogan “Follow me for equity". If someone simply agrees to follow a company on social media they can “Earn Equity” in that unicorn. This means millions can now invest in Billion-dollar tech startups without having to invest a single dollar.

The Black Unicorn Factory target market is “Indigent Investors”. They are seeking people from all types of different backgrounds who feel that they have had enough of being restricted financially. As already alluded to, they are targeting people who once believed that these options were only regarded for the rich. In doing so changing the way we think about investing.

There are over 50 companies in the Black Union Factory, and all of these companies are on a clear path to going public in 12 months. Their exit strategy gives the investor a way to cash the stock that they receive. Our program also teaches those new to invest in the process of investing and evaluating companies.

To conclude this is a landmark moment in the history of startup companies in the tech arena. What this company has been able to achieve is remarkable and when you consider the historical context of their achievements, it only makes it more impressive. The average American is never invited to invest in a unicorn company before it goes public so this really does present a fantastic opportunity.

The CEO of this company John Stewart has Over 30 years of experience in building Startups, he can be described as a serial Entrepreneur, Activist, Author, Investor, Philanthropist, speaker, and mentor.

John Stewart
Black Unicorn Factory
+1 310-362-6999
email us here

Alabama Nurses Association elects 1st African American president

The Alabama Nurses Association elected its first African American president in its 107 year history.

The organization named Dr. Lindsey Harris as its president.

The organization will induct Dr. Harris in a ceremony on the afternoon of Friday, September 25th.

According to a news release, Dr. Harris earned her bachelor of science nursing degree from Samford University, her master of science in nursing as a family nurse practitioner and her doctor of nursing practice from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. Dr. Harris is a past president of the Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Inc. (BBNA) and a member of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA).

[SOURCE: ABC3340]

THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS UNVEILS POLICY AGENDA TO ADVANCE BLACK FAMILIES: THE JOBS AND JUSTICE ACT OF 2020

(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), unveiled the second edition of the Jobs and Justice Act. The comprehensive legislation developed by the Congressional Black Caucus is aimed at increasing the upward mobility of Black families in America. The bill was first introduced in 2018 by then-CBC Chair Cedric Richmond (LA-02).

The Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 is a package of over 200 bills championed by members of the CBC. This omnibus bill addresses a wide range of issues, from community and economic development, and educational opportunities, to health disparities, environmental justice and comprehensive criminal justice reform. It is a bold proposal to advance Black families in the 21st Century. 

At a time when COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Black communities in many different ways, it is imperative that the Jobs and Justice Act serves as a holistic response for Black America to not only survive the pandemic, but thrive after it ends. 

“When we developed the Jobs and Justice Act of 2020, we knew that Black America was going to need policies that not only solved the imminent issues but addressed the long-term impact of COVID-19 on our community, said Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair, Congressional Black Caucus. I am proud to present the second edition of the Jobs and Justice Act, which is a direct response to critical issue areas including the short term and long-term impact of COVID-19. Since 1971, the CBC has been a voice in Congress for the African-American community and in a year where the stakes are extremely high for Black Americans, we encourage lawmakers to support the provisions in this bill.”

2020 is an historic year for the Black community with a series of existential threats we never could have imagined: Widespread voter suppression efforts, including the undermining of our election by the President and his administration; a purposefully undercounted Census; a global pandemic disproportionately impacting Black people; an epidemic of police brutality; and emboldened White supremacists. 

The CBC is fighting for public policies that advance the human rights, civil rights, and economic rights of Black Americans. That’s why we are pleased to introduce the Jobs and Justice Act of 2020. This package reflects the legislative priorities of the Caucus. 

Some of the provisions of the bill include:

• Robust funding to combat the COVID-19 pandemic through targeted contact tracing, testing, and treatment, along with research and data. 
• Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. 
• $7.5 billion for investments in transportation infrastructure through the successful “TIGER” program, which provides grants to local governments to fund innovative highway, bridge, and transit projects. 
• $7.5 billion to help specifically upgrade water infrastructure and ensure clean drinking water for families. 
• Encourages government contractors on infrastructure projects to actively recruit, hire, and provide on-the-job training to African-Americans ages 18 to 39 through existing jobs, apprenticeships, and “earn while you learn” programs. 
• Provides the Minority Business Development Agency, the only federal agency dedicated to supporting Black businesses, with statutory authorization. This means more access to capital, contracts and markets. 
• Expands the grants for HBCUs to help with acquiring the technological resources needed to continue offering competitive academic programs in the STEM field. 
• Establishes “baby bonds” to give every American child a seed savings account of $1,000 at birth to aid with long term savings goals.
• Incentivizes food service providers such as grocers, retailers, and nonprofits to help eradicate food deserts, which disproportionately impacts communities of color. 

The Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 reflects solution-oriented policies to enhance the livelihood of Black people in America. As the “Conscience of the Congress,” the Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 reflects solution-oriented policies to enhance the livelihood of Black people in America. The CBC will continue to fight for legislative policies for our communities. 

Section by Section Summary of the Jobs and Justice Act of 2020, click here.