A Single Vote For Angel Reese Prevented Unanimous Win For Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Rookie Of The Year
Clark receives 66 votes from a panel of 67 sportswriters and broadcasters, while Reese received one vote.
The numbers are tallied, and in an almost unanimous vote, Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark wins the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. She loses that perfect vote to her nemesis, Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese.
The WNBA announced that the Fever guard received 66 votes from a panel of 67 sportswriters and broadcasters. The lone vote that did not go to Clark was placed for Reese. It’s the second straight year a Fever rookie has won the award. Aliyah Boston took home the honor last season.
Although Reese had an amazing season, breaking several records along the way, her season ended early when she suffered a wrist injury, which led to surgery. The battle between Reese and Clark made for an exciting season for the league, igniting interest in the WNBA that had never been seen before both women entered the league this year.
Clark did something Reese was unable to do: lead her team to the playoffs. The Fever lost the opening series to the Connecticut Sun. Clark helped her team improve their win total for this season to 20-20 after the Fever had a 13-27 record last year. The Fever also made the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Reese’s team did not qualify for the playoffs and ended the season with a 13-27 record, the third-worst in the league.
According to ESPN, Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.3 steals during her first season in the WNBA. Meanwhile, Reese averaged 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.3 steals in the 34 games she appeared in.
With 3337 assists, Clark set a WNBA single-season record. She also had two other WNBA single-season rookie records with 769 points and 122 three-pointers made. Clark led the league in three-pointers made.
Clark will be rewarded $5,150 with a trophy to commemorate the honor.
Colman Domingo Partners With W.K. Kellogg Foundation To Promote Racial Healing
Colman Domingo wants people to know that racial healing is an ongoing practice.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) launched the National Day of Racial Healing eight years ago. This year, the organization—led by La June Montgomery Tabron, the organization’s first African American and female President/CEO—has partnered with Academy Award-nominated actor Colman Domingo to amplify the movement to share personal stories and encourage individuals to practice racial healing daily.
Colman Domingo’s Role in the Racial Healing Movement
Domingo, widely known for his powerful storytelling, is lending his voice and influence to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s ongoing work. The actor believes in the transformative power of racial healing and is using his platform to share stories that empower individuals and communities to take action. Through personal reflection and fostering empathy, Domingo and WKKF hope to demonstrate that racial healing isn’t a one-day event but a continuous process.
“Just as working out or eating well, I think that you have to take personal responsibility to do the work, and it doesn’t have to be scary work. It feels like– I think sometimes, there could be something about racial healing that feels like it’s going to make me feel bad,” Domingo explained to BLACK ENTERPRISE.
“I actually think it’ll make you feel much better because you’re actively taking part of racial healing every single day.”
Domingo’s passion for racial equity stems from his own experiences. As a Black Latino man in America, he has witnessed the profound impact that systemic racism has on marginalized communities. His partnership with WKKF is driven by a desire to inspire others to practice racial healing in their everyday lives—whether through self-reflection, recognizing our shared humanity, or building trusting relationships.
“Racial healing is as simple as the connection you make with someone that you thought you had nothing in common with just having a conversation and getting to know them and them getting to know you to be curious about someone else. That’s what racial healing actually looks like to me,” the Euphoria star says.
The prolific multi-hyphenate emphasized that incorporating these habits can address the systemic challenges children, families, and communities of color face.
Domingo also shared a touching story of how stepping outside of himself triggered an endearing interaction with a stranger.
“You know, I recently engaged with someone literally. We were at Martha’s Vineyard, and I went and sat by the water. I sat next to this gentleman who eventually told me about himself. We just got to know each other organically. It was related to the water and then our coffee. And he couldn’t have been more different in background and experience, but also politically, all those things. But we sat with such civility, talked to get to know each other, and asked questions. ‘Well, why? Why do you think that way? Or why do you feel that way?’ Great.”
When asked about incorporating racial healing as a daily practice, the Fear of The Walking Dead star said, “It feels like a daily practice and not just something that happens truly one day a year. But it’s something that gets kick-started one day a year, which is what I love about our partnership. It’s letting you know that it’s something that can become a daily practice and something that is helpful for the evolution of society, especially our society in America.”
As the first African American and first female President-CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Tabron has played an integral role in leading WKKF’s racial healing initiatives. Under her leadership, WKKF remains dedicated to implementing long-term changes, particularly in communities facing high poverty and racial inequities..
“I’m the first woman to lead this philanthropic organization, whose mission was to improve the lives of the most vulnerable children in the world. And I do that with purpose. It’s not from anger. It’s from a sense that children deserve the absolute best, and we, as adults, deserve to create the conditions for them to thrive.
“So, never anger,” she adds. “Our work around racial equity and racial healing is not about shaming or blaming but about connecting people to pursue equity.”
What does that work entail?
“I think part of the work is about connecting our humanity. And then the other part is very specifically addressing these racialized structures and being very truthful and honest about how they hurt people and how they oppress people,” Tabron told BE. “And so the work starts to look the same. And it’s about, you know, our history of systems that have oppressed people and the pursuit to dismantle these systems and to build new systems that allow everyone opportunities to thrive. And again, it’s about the conversation that you have there.”
How to Practice Racial Healing Year-Round
While the National Day of Racial Healing serves as an annual reminder of the work needed, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Tabron, and Domingo want individuals to understand that racial healing is an ongoing practice. Some key strategies to incorporate racial healing into everyday life include:
Personal Reflection. Reflect on how racial biases might shape your worldview and interactions. Honest self-assessment is critical in identifying and addressing these internalized beliefs.
Cultivating Empathy. Build empathy by listening to the experiences of others, especially those who have faced racial discrimination. Empathy helps bridge divides and foster more profound connections between communities.
Recognizing Common Humanity. Acknowledge the shared struggles, hopes, and dreams that unite all people, regardless of race. This mindset fosters unity and creates space for understanding.
Building Trust. Invest in relationships with people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Trust grows through shared experiences and open dialogue, which is essential for lasting racial healing.
The Foundation’s efforts span the United States and internationally, with priority places in Michigan (Battle Creek, Detroit, Grand Rapids), Mississippi, New Mexico, and New Orleans. Additionally, WKKF has global initiatives in Mexico and Haiti aiming to address the systemic barriers that prevent children from thriving.
Through its partnership with Domingo and ongoing commitment to racial equity, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation inspires individuals and communities to embrace racial healing as a daily practice. By fostering empathy, reflecting on biases, and building trusting relationships, Tabron and the actor substantiated that collectively, we can work toward overcoming the systemic challenges that affect marginalized groups.
The former cops—Demetrius Haley, Justin Smith, and Taddarius Bean—were accused of using excessive force, obstructing justice through witness tampering and other crimes that deprived Nichols of his rights. They all entered a not-guilty plea, but a jury disagreed.
Haley was convicted on one count of conspiracy to witness tamper and one count of obstruction of justice for witness tampering. Smith and Bean received guilty verdicts on one count of obstruction of justice and witness tampering. None of the men were found guilty of deprivation of rights under color of the law for excessive force and failure to intervene or deliberate indifference; however, Haley received a conviction of the lesser counts for each involving bodily injury.
Charges of witness tampering carry potential sentences of up to 20 years in prison. Haley’s civil rights charge holds up to 10 years in prison. If convicted on the harshest charges, state murder charges, all three could face life in prison.
“All of them have been convicted of something, and they’re all going to jail. That’s how I feel,” Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, said. “This has been a long journey for family.”
Nichols’ case made national headlines after he was declared dead at a Memphis hospital three days after being pulled over for reckless driving on Jan. 7, 2023. After two confrontations with the officers, Tyre was arrested following reports he was beaten. Days later, a graphic video was released on national networks showing the brutal attack. Compared to the likes of Rodney King, the video showed officers, according to family attorney Ben Crump, giving “blow by blow, kick by kick, deplorable, excessive use of for by police.”
The five officers involved in the case were members of a crime suppression team called the Scorpion Unit. They were fired after Nichols’ death for violating police department policies and the unit was disbanded.
“Tyre’s family is relieved that all three officers were found guilty and taken into custody for their loved one’s death,” Crump and fellow civil rights Antonio Romanucci said in a statement following the Oct. 3 verdict. “Tyre should be alive today, and while nothing can bring them back, today’s guilty verdicts bring a measure of accountability for his senseless, tragic death.
“We hope this moment serves as a reminder that our fight for justice for Tyre is far from over. We will continue to push for justice in the state criminal case and civil cases so that no family has to endure this heartache again. Our thoughts are with Tyre’s family as they continue to navigate this painful journey.”
The two other officers involved in the case, Emmitt Martin and Desmond Mills, pleaded guilty to civil rights violations and conspiracy charges before the trial began. Mills was the only officer to enter a guilty plea to state-level offenses.
Among the recipients were Dorothy Roberts, a legal scholar and public policy researcher focused on racial inequities in social services; poet Jericho Brown; and dancer/choreographer Shamel Pitts.
Each fellow is initially proposed for consideration by a group of anonymous nominators and subsequently recommended to the foundation’s president and board by an independent selection committee. Since its 1981 inception, over 1,100 recipients have received the fellowship, commonly referred to as the “genius grant.”
For Dorothy Roberts, 68, an author and professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s law school, receiving the honorary grant reflects the appreciation many have for her work, even when it tackles subjects considered inappropriate by some scholars, such as the prosecution of pregnant Black women for drug use.
“I started this work in 1988,” Roberts toldThe New York Times. “To get this kind of recognition is very gratifying. Not only for me personally, but for all the people, especially Black women, who’ve been devalued in these systems.”
Shamel Pitts’ work founding and leading the multidisciplinary artist collective Tribe caught the attention of enough people who anonymously nominated him for the grant.
Tribe’s work as a collective of wide-ranging artists resembles world-building by seamlessly integrating spatial, lighting, and sound design elements with the dancers’ movements to produce immersive multi-sensory experiences that captivate audiences. With a special focus on representing the African diaspora, Tribe has a commitment to working toward a future free from the constraints of historical oppression.
“I hope my work promotes feeling, provokes thought, and proclaims the irresistibility of liberation, pleasure, and revolution from, through, and beyond our bodies,” Pitts said.
Jericho Brown’s poetry reinvents familiar poetic forms and rhythmic patterns to intensify its emotional impact. Through his three collections, Brown, 48, delves into themes of masculinity, spirituality, family, sexuality, and racial identity, using inspiration from personal experiences and influences from American pop culture.
“The best way to describe my work is to say I write what humans of every society all over the world historically need. I write what the spirit reads,” Brown said.
Ruha Benjamin, 46, a transdisciplinary scholar and writer, earned her grant for “illuminating how technology reflects and reproduces inequality and championing the role of imagination in social transformation,” the Foundation said. Through integrating critical analysis of innovation and focusing on the potential for positive change, Benjamin highlights the vital role of imagination and grassroots activism in influencing social policies and cultural practices.
Tony Cokes, 68, was awarded for his contributions as a media artist. He produces video works that reinterpret historical and cultural moments. By sampling and recombining textual, musical, and visual fragments, he emphasizes how dominant narratives from our oversaturated media landscapes reinforce existing power structures.
Historian Jennifer L. Morgan, 58, is a Fellow committed to enhancing our understanding of how race-based slavery emerged in early America. She sheds light on the experiences of enslaved African women during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Ebony G. Patterson, 43, is a multimedia artist based in Chicago, originally from Kingston, Jamaica. She creates intricate, richly layered, and visually captivating works that focus on the culture and aesthetics of postcolonial spaces. Her artistic practice encompasses painting, photography, video, performance, sculpture, textiles, and installation, addressing themes such as visibility and invisibility, regeneration, and mourning in postcolonial contexts.
Children’s and young adult author Jason Reynolds, 40, was named a fellow for his work capturing the rich inner lives of kids of color and creating powerful moments of human connection in his books. His writing addresses a gap he felt growing up as a Black boy in Oxon Hill, Maryland, where he rarely saw his community represented in the literature promoted at school.
Reynolds’ books blend humor, joy, and playfulness while addressing the harsh realities of racism, economic inequality, police brutality, and grief. His characters navigate friendships, uncover talents, make mistakes, seek forgiveness, confront fears, and care for parents battling cancer.
Don Pooh Is Taking Brooklyn Chop House To Abu Dhabi
Brooklyn Chop House is making its global debut overseas at the W Abu Dhabi—Yas Island.
Brooklyn Chop House will make its global debut at the world’s only hotel built over a Formula 1 racetrack.
The famous NYC hotspot is making its way to Abu Dhabi as the UAE capital elevates its dining scene with the launch of a new concept at W Abu Dhabi—Yas Island, scheduled to debut by the end of the year. Brooklyn Chop House is poised to draw large crowds in Abu Dhabi by introducing its signature blend of classic steakhouse fare with bold Asian-inspired flavors to the Persian Gulf.
“We are thrilled to bring the vibrant essence of Brooklyn Chop House to Abu Dhabi,” founders Robert “Don Pooh” Cummins and David Thomas said in a press release.
“This opening is not just about introducing our signature blend of Asian-inspired steakhouse cuisine; it’s about creating a cultural fusion that reflects New York City’s energy while embracing the UAE’s warmth and hospitality.
“We can’t wait to welcome guests to a dining experience that is as unforgettable as it is delicious,” they added.
Embodying the cultural diversity that characterizes New York City, the upscale restaurant will invite guests to an artistic culinary journey. It will offer dumplings, satays, salads, soups, and its renowned selection of steaks and chops. Brooklyn Chop House Abu Dhabi will replace the Indian restaurant Angar and the Italian eatery Amici.
The new location reflects the essence of its celebrated New York locations, where it fuses innovation, culture, and culinary artistry.
Featuring a menu that blends bold flavors with classic steakhouse favorites, Brooklyn Chop House is known for its sensory experience enriched by specially curated music, artistic expression, and an atmosphere of contemporary luxury. Whether for a cozy gathering or a lavish celebration, Brooklyn Chop House Abu Dhabi promises an unforgettable experience where gastronomy, culture, and style come together.
Trump released a video standing her ground on the issue after a take away from her memoir, Melania, prompting readers to believe she is on the opposite side of abortion rights, while her husband, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, is pro-life. “Individual freedom is a fundamental principle that I safeguard,” she said in the video, posted to X, formerly Twitter.
“Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth: individual freedom. What does my body, my choice really mean?”
“There is no room for compromise.” Melania Trump releases video doubling down on being pro-choice. pic.twitter.com/UrJUd52sBC
Her stance on the hot political topic places her at odds with the former president, who has boasted about being proud of overturning Roe v. Wade. The 50-plus year legislation gave federal protections for abortion until June 2022 following the Supreme Court’s controversial ruling. As a result, a number of severe restrictions on the procedure have been planted in mostly GOP-led states such as Texas and Florida.
Melania Trump has been seemingly absent from the 2024 campaign trail during her husband’s third White House bid. Up until recent weeks, she has kept a low profile outside of releasing videos to promote her memoir, which is scheduled to be released on Oct. 8.
Social media users don’t seem to be buying her stance on abortion. Many have attacked her for staying silent for so long while her husband and running mate push for a pro-life agenda nationwide. “Mel, Just curious, when your husband ran on overturning Roe and has bragged about doing it for years, why the silence until now?,” @leslie007 wrote.
Mel,
Just curious, when your husband ran on overturning Roe and has bragged about doing it for years, why the silence until now?
Other users were calling her out for being divided from her husband. “You and your husband are so far from a united front. Just leave him already,” @maileonx said.
You and your husband are so far from a united front.
Media personalities share similar sentiments. During a segment on ABC’s The View, co-host Sunny Hostin though Trump’s stance is an attempt to destroy her husband’s campaign, according to Mediaite. “I think she hates him. I also think she wants to take him out. She does not want to be the first lady anymore,” Hostin said.
“She destroyed the Rose Garden. Who hates Christmas? Melania Trump hates Christmas. She doesn’t wanna decorate for Christmas. She doesn’t want to sleep in the same room with him. She can’t tolerate him….I really think this is her way of undercutting his bid for the presidency.”
“I think she hates him.” Sunny Hostin presents her theory on Melania Trump. Sounds about right. (Video: ABC) pic.twitter.com/cB1iW1SQJx
Fellow co-host and former Trump aide and now critic, Alyssa Farah Griffin, disagreed, pointing out that if he loses, Trump is facing serious jail time.
Flatbush Recognized Among 38 Coolest Neighborhoods In the World
The neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, gets its due.
Flatbush, Brooklyn, is gaining recognition for its lively culture and community, earning a spot on Time Out‘s list of “The 38 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World.”
The global travel and leisure outlet consulted with its worldwide network of local experts to pinpoint the coolest neighborhoods worldwide. Flatbush is one of eight U.S. cities on the list. The Brooklyn community ranked No. 17 among the 38 cities recognized globally.
Flatbush is being hailed as New York’s coolest neighborhood at the moment, thanks to its proximity to Prospect Park—recognized as New York City’s best park—and its diverse array of Black-owned businesses and vibrant culture. Located along Flatbush, Nostrand, Church, and Utica Avenues, Flatbush boasts the largest and most diverse Caribbean-American-Latinx community outside the West Indies, according to Caribbeing.
Today, the lively neighborhood is dubbed the “Little Caribbean” as it serves as a hub of Caribbean culture, community, shopping, and food. The impact of its artists, business owners, creators, and residents is evident in vibrant locales such as Peppa’s Jerk Chicken, Lips Cafe, and Bodega Lounge, as well as during the annual West Indian Day Parade, which fills Eastern Parkway with dancing every Labor Day weekend.
Flatbush’s spirited tree-lined streets have housed icons like Joey Bada$$, Busta Rhymes, and Barbra Streisand, and continues to attract major talents, particularly to the historic Kings Theatre. Other famous faces either born and raised in Flatbush include Neil Diamond, Norman Mailer, and Talib Kweli.
Time Out has created a one-day itinerary showcasing some of the neighborhood’s best highlights to encourage travelers to include Flatbush in their next NYC visit. The outlet suggests visitors start their day at Allan’s Bakery to avoid the expected crowd eager for its flaky currant rolls.
Next, explore the shops at Flatbush Central, the African Record Centre, and the new Little Caribbean Duty-Free at 1399 Nostrand, all while enjoying fresh sorrel from Hibiscus Brew. For lunch or dinner, be sure to stop by Aunts et Uncles and Peppa’s. End your night with drinks at Bodega Lounge, known for hosting events ranging from wine tastings to mixers, or Miss Barbs, which serves excellent coffee and wine.
Other US cities that made Time Out’s list of the coolest neighborhoods in the world include Kerns in Portland, Oregon, at No. 5; Little River in Miami, which came in at No. 12; and East Hollywood in Los Angeles at No. 26.
Halle Bailey Names St. Lucia And Maldives Her Favorite Travel Destinations
Halle Bailey shares her favorite travel destinations and what places are on her bucket list.
Halle Bailey jet-sets around the world to work and for various appearances, but there are two locations that she loves visiting the most.
The Little Mermaid star’s passion for travel has made her an ideal partner for the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card from Chase in its Bold Chat Court contest, where 10 fortunate travelers will win a total of 5 million Bonvoy points (500,000 points each) to plan their dream vacations.
As part of the partnership, Bailey is opening up about her love for travel.
“I have so many favorite destinations that I’ve traveled to. My top ones would be St. Lucia, of course, and the Maldives,” she told Ebony. “It’s one of my favorite places; it’s like a dream and doesn’t feel real. I definitely want to get back there because I haven’t been in about four years.”
Bailey hasn’t been everywhere and still has “so many” destinations that are on her bucket list.
“I really want to go to Ghana and I want to go to Bali,” she shared. “I hear great things about both. I also want to go to Turks and Caicos. Man, the list can go on and on.”
As a mom to 1-year-old son Halo, traveling has become a new experience when she brings her baby boy along for the journey.
“It’s honestly been way more fun now, traveling with Halo,” she said. “Not only do I get to discover this new place, but I also get to see him see all these things for the first time. It’s the most humbling, beautiful thing in the world, and it makes me just want to travel more and go everywhere.”
Bailey continued. “I feel like I’ve finally gotten the process down pat as far as packing with him now, too. You just have to be super organized. I make checklists; it’s my new favorite thing. I check off when I know each thing is in the bag, so I know it’s there and not going anywhere.”
Fearing Backlash Over Kamala Harris Presidency, Some Black Women Prepare To Leave America
Founded in 2020 by Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry, ExodUS Summit was launched in response to Black women feeling unsafe and exhausted in the United States and wanting to spend significant time abroad.
As the nation prepares for what could be a historic presidential election if Vice President Kamala Harris is elected president, one organization is already helping Black women leave America.
The Black women behind ExodUS Summit say some Black women are preparing for a potential surge in racism, similar to the backlash and fallout from former President Barack Obama’s tenure, and it’s driving their decision to leave America.
ExodUS Summit, with its event ExodUS Summit 2024, is helping Black women make the move by providing tools and strategies for an exit abroad.
Founded in 2020 by Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry, ExodUS Summit was launched in response to Black women feeling unsafe and exhausted in the United States and want to spend significant time abroad. Dowe and Perry partner with other experts and organizations to host virtual and live events and workshops to show Black women that they can move abroad.
Since 2020, the ExodUS Summit has helped hundreds of Black women leave the United States for sabbaticals, long-term travel, and even permanent relocation. The co-founders are hosting the fifth annual ExodUS Summit 2024 from October 11 through the 14.
“We’re witnessing a shift. Black women are no longer accepting exhaustion, lack of safety, and the overwhelming stress of a hostile environment as the norm. They are prioritizing joy, peace, and freedom, and ExodUS Summit is a critical part of this movement,” said Stephanie Perry, co-founder of ExodUS Summit.
This year’s speakers will focus on such topics as finances, health care abroad, schooling children overseas, strategies for a successful move, and preparing aging parents for a move abroad.
“We’re incredibly proud to help usher Black women and their families toward a path of liberation through relocation. The connections made during the ExodUS Summit are real and powerful. It’s more than just a virtual event. It’s a sisterhood. By stepping out of struggle, our attendees open themselves to a world of new possibilities,” Perry said.
Voting Rights Groups Challenge GOP Lawsuit To Protect Over 5K Voters In Georgia
The Dekalb County Republican Party's lawsuit is currently pending in state court.
Voting rights advocates in Georgia are asking the state court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by local Republicans that could affect more than 5,000 voters for the upcoming Presidential election.
Lawyers for the Advancement Project, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the Southern Poverty Law Center, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and Arnold & Porter filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Dekalb County Republican Party and an activist seeking to force members of the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to hold challenge hearings that could remove more than 5,000 voters from the rolls ahead of the election.
How The Republicans’ Lawsuit Could Impact Georgia Voters
The Republican’s lawsuit is pending in state court. The lawyers, representing the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, New Georgia Project, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, A. Philip Randolph Institute, Common Cause Georgia, and League of Women Voters of Georgia, hope the courts will dismiss the suit with the motion they have filed.
“So far, DeKalb County election officials have applied the law correctly. They have declined to convene challenge hearings and they have rebuffed the petitioners’ allegations that thousands of voters, many of whom are voters of color, are invalidly registered,” a joint press release from the organizations representing the voting rights advocates reads. “If allowed, public challenge hearings could disrupt the administration of the November election and create chaos by causing the removal of voters on the eve of Election Day–-perhaps after early voting has started.”
According to attorneys, the motion to intervene intends to head off any purge proceedings before any voters are removed and the need to bring a National Voting Registration Act action if federal court arises.
“This last-minute attempt to purge more than 5,000 Georgia voters is simply a vehicle to sow chaos to undermine our election process,” said Judith Browne Dianis, executive director of Advancement Project. “Demanding that DeKalb County hold public challenge hearings would give partisan operatives an opportunity to publicly air trumped up charges of illegal voting–-when in fact the petitioners are attempting to suppress the vote in a predominantly Black county.”
