MLK Day 2022

Voting rights protesters cited after blocking intersection in Charleston
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MLK Day 2022

Voting rights protesters cited after blocking intersection in Charleston

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By BBG

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Katonya Hart and Kai Newkirk face Charleston, WV Police during 2022 MLK Day Protest for voting rights Photo By Jamie Miller

Dear BBG Readers,

Just hours ago West Virginians called on Joe Manchin to support the Freedom to Vote: John Lewis Act.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Family said, “No Celebration” Until The Freedom To Vote Act Is Passed”and in this spirit West Virginian’s blocked an intersection in the snow to make that clear that their voices were heard.

We are waiting for an update in regards to their arrests.

~ BBG

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BBG Featured Commentary

Why The BBQ Should Be Canceled By Hollis Lewis

With the start of 2022, many states, including West Virginia, are resuming legislative sessions, state elections are upon us, and national elections will occur in 2024. Black folks will once again find ourselves on the hamster wheel of political pandering if we don’t pivot. Now is the time that we become laser-focused on issues that concern us and cancel the BBQ indefinitely…

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News To Know

(and some you wish you didn’t)

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“Many African Americans in the state do not feel like the government really cares about them. The government is irresponsible towards issues affecting African Americans,” Matthew Watts, Pastor of Grace Bible Church said.
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Remembering When Dr. Martin Luther King Visited Charleston, West Virginia – Jan. 1960

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