Early 2026 Black Census Findings Reveal Deep Distrust of Federal Government and Public Institutions Among Likely Black Voters

by Black Futures Lab | Oct 5, 2026 | Black Census Project, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alexis Meisels: Alexis@change-llc.com Mackenzie Williams: Mackenzie@change-llc.com Initial responses from 6,000 participants show just 3 percent trust the federal government, while 95 percent plan to vote. NATIONAL – Today, Black Futures...

The People Rise to the Challenge!

by Black Futures Lab | Jun 1, 2026 | Op-Ed

By Freeda Cathcart, Civic Leader at The Roanoke Tribune Richmond, VA – On Saturday, May 16, people rallied for two constitutional amendments which will be on the ballot this November: Reproductive Freedom and Restoration of Voting Rights. It was hot on Saturday, but...

State of US: Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia’s Democratic Nod for Governor, Black Teen Killed, ‘Roots’ Pulled From Shelves and More

by Black Futures Lab | Jun 1, 2026 | Op-Ed, Press Coverage

By A.J. Weddington, Journalist at Ebony Magazine Atlanta Mayor to Run for Georgia Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms has won the Democratic primary nomination to run for the governor of Georgia this November. The former Atlanta mayor earned 57.7% of the vote in the...

Voting rights protests happening across the country, including Richmond

by Black Futures Lab | Jun 1, 2026 | Press Coverage

By Taylor Bryan, Journalist at 12 On Your Side RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Thousands of people participated in protests across the country Saturday over voting rights. The main rally happened in Alabama, the birthplace of the civil rights movement. In Richmond, about...

Voter suppression in NC has green light with court ruling

by Black Futures Lab | Jun 1, 2026 | Op-Ed

By Herbert L. White, Journalist at The Charolette Post North Carolina’s Black voters are at risk of marginalization after a U.S. Supreme Court decision opens the door to partisan gerrymandering as a proxy for race. The court last week voted 6-3 in Louisiana v. Callais...