Rep. Marc Veasey, a Texas Democrat and longtime Congressional Black Caucus member, announced he will not seek re-election following aggressive GOP-led redistricting that weakened all three Black-held congressional seats in the state. The map changes—approved by the U.S. Supreme Court—have reduced Black political representation and prompted political reshuffling, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate run, while Veasey pivots to a campaign for Tarrant County judge.
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Current, former Black college athletes discuss impact of historic $2.8B NCAA settlement
The NCAA has reached a $2.8 billion settlement with former college athletes who had filed an antitrust class action lawsuit, allowing college athletes to receive revenue for use of their names, images, and likenesses, potentially benefiting Black athletes the most.