Minority Millennials, Inc.

Learn how to get your Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification with the Port Authority of NY & NJ! Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mwbe-101-tickets-230358688037 #longisland #minorityowned #womenowned

It is truly disappointing to hear that Suffolk County Executive Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone plans to run away from a real time opportunity to truly represent the growing minority population in Suffolk County. For the last 2 decades the rapid growth of the minority population in Suffolk County shows no signs of slowing down. Yet, minority populations are still underrepresented. One powerful and real time solution to this is redrawing district lines. The purpose of ...redistricting is to draw lines that best represent changes in population following a census and the facts are clear. The minority population in Suffolk County grew from 19.22% in 2010 to 33.9% in 2020. This means that Suffolk County’s minority population percentage grew by 76.4% Because it was minority communities that saw the most population growth (other than the East End), the districtering maps need to change accordingly in order to keep communities whole. The proposed map that @cestevebellone plans to veto effectively creates four Majority-Minority districts and makes all 18 districts compact in their appropriate local communities. This will reunify communities which will ensure better representation for all Suffolk County residents. In the current map, many minority communities are gerrymandered into numerous districts, which historically dilutes the power of their vote and allows elected officials to overlook their concerns. Our map reunifies communities, as it should be. In addition, it is also not appropriate to lump all minority communities into one singular Majority-Minority district, as this also dilutes their vote in a different way, which is why we further feel great about the fact that the proposed map has four Majority-Minority Districts. This is not about politics or anything else, this is about good government. this is a tremendous step in the right direction and helps to ensure that all residents of Suffolk County especially the next generations of minorities have the ability live in a truly equitable region. #minoritymillenials #newmajority

Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights leaders say is vital to protecting democracy collapsed when two senators refused to join their own party in changing Senate rules to overcome a Republican filibuster after a raw, emotional debate. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) drew a roomful of senators for his own speech, upstaging the president’s news conference and defending the filibuster. He said changing to a majority-rule Senate would only add to the "dysfunction that is tea...ring this nation apart." Despite a day of piercing debate and speeches that often carried echoes of an earlier era when the Senate filibuster was deployed by opponents of civil rights legislation, Democrats could not persuade holdout senators Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia to change the Senate procedures on this one bill and allow a simple majority to advance it. The Democrats’ bill, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, would make Election Day a national holiday, ensure access to early voting and mail-in ballots which have become especially popular during the COVID-19 pandemic and enable the Justice Department to intervene in states with a history of voter interference, among other changes. It has passed the House. Next, Schumer put forward a rules change for a "talking filibuster" on this one bill. It would require senators to stand at their desks and exhaust the debate before holding a simple majority vote, rather than the current practice that simply allows senators to privately signal their objections. But that, too, failed because Manchin and Sinema were unwilling to change the Senate rules, a party-line vote by Democrats alone. For full clarity, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky led his party in doing away with the filibuster’s 60-vote threshold for Supreme Court nominees during Donald Trump’s presidency, "warned" against changing the rules again. #minoritymillennials #newmajority #votingrights

Repost from @jamaaltbailey36 One step closer to making history with Jay-Z, @killermike, @fatjoe, and so many legends supporting our Rap Music On Trial bill with @bradhoylman and @catalinacruzny to protect creative expression and rap lyrics from being weaponized against artists in court. https://www.rollingstone.com//jay-z-meek-mill-big-sean-fa/

Slight schedule change, due to unforeseen circumstances we are postponing our conversation w/ @thestudentloandoctor to tomorrow at 7pm! Join us and get clarity on your student loans #minoritymillenials

Join us on LIVE tonight at 7pm with the guru of student loans Ms Sonia Lewis - @thestudentloandoctor We will be answering your questions about the recent Navient news and more!! Comment your questions below

Rp - @fjessie via @newsday report that Since 2012, 6,539 black candidates applied to LI police forces, 67 were hired. @newsday latest investigation takes a dive into numbers showing hiring discrepancies within the predominantly white police force. Suffolk and Nassau police force. We speak with officers and community members about the data. Share your thoughts & drop a comment below if you have take either the @nassaucountypd or @scpdhq police test. #minoritymillennials

Long Island needs to follow this path! @regional_plan The Connecticut House of Representatives just passed a zoning reform bill that legalizes accessory dwelling units (ADUs) statewide, among other provisions. Now, the state Senate and Governor Lamont need to follow suit. Although this reform does not go as far as some would like, it is undeniably a step towards affordability and housing equity in Connecticut. As lawmakers in New York nationwide begin to recognize t...he value of ADUs, Connecticut has an opportunity to lead the way. #housingaffordability #tinyhouses #housing #longisland #minoritymillennials

Sharing some recap gems from our Why GEN Z Matters: In Gov’t, Politics and Activism virtual event. @mylesholl President of @naacp.ftrt.yc talks about the process of unity & how ppl from diverse backgrounds joined together this past year for justice and equity! Full link to event is in bio #minoritymillennials #wearethefuture #genz

Sharing some recap segments from our Black Men in Government event. @jay_dessalines speaks about the cultural divide on Long Island. #minoritymillennials

This important message is for everyone!! If you have a senior this year or last year that wishes to pursue their hopes and dreams in college, please have them s...ign up and show up to our Livingstone college opportunity to receive scholarships to attend this college. They can receive their admission letter immediately after a transcript review!! Don't wait or hesitate about this opportunity!! Bring your sons, daughters, grand children,mentorship program, the youth of your church, etc.... Come this Saturday and Monday to Wyandanch High School and Tuesday to Hempstead High School!! Please have the students apply on line before they come to the schools. See more

Our Founder & President @danlloyd had the chance to talk with @fjessie at @newsday to remember George Floyd and the process of police reform. He believe we can fight for true and equitable police reform and still be Pro-police. Can you support Black Lives Matter and Back the Blue at the same time. Let us know your thoughts below... #minoritymillennials

Sharing some recap segments from our Black Men in Government event. @higgz43 speaks about to handle ignorance in the workplace #minoritymillennials

On Memorial Day we honor all who have Served and Sacrificed their lives for our Country.

Catch Long Island’s very own @sabine_thepurposelawyer on @earnyourleisure tonight at 8pm sharing priceless jewels & wisdom! #wearerhefuture #minoritymillennials

Via -@newsday The federal government has begun approving coronavirus-relief loans for small businesses in low-income neighborhoods to address past lending disparities, officials said. On Monday, the Small Business Administration started processing applications for first-time borrowers of Paycheck Protection Program loans. The forms are submitted by community financial institutions that lend to small businesses, particularly those owned by minorities and women or are in poor c...ommunities. The eligible institutions are Community Development Financial Institutions, Minority Depository Institutions, Certified Development Companies and Microloan Intermediaries, SBA said on Monday, adding the institutions together represent just 10% of all PPP lenders. Applications from the community financial institutions for second PPP loans will be approved starting on Wednesday. "A few days later, additional lenders will be able to submit first- and second-draw PPP loan applications," SBA said. Congress last month set aside $15 billion in guarantees for PPP loans made by community financial institutions. House and Senate members were responding to complaints that minority- and women-owned businesses and those without a banking relationship had difficulty in securing loans during PPP’s first phase between April 3 and Aug. 8. More information may be found at sba.gov/ppp or click the link our bio #minoritymillennials

We're thrilled to introduce you to Ian Blunt, Minority Millenial's newest Socio-Economic & Policy Developments Intern. Ian Blunt (@ian_blunt_) is a freshman at Fordham University seeking to study Business, Public Policy, and Urban Studies. Having started and led several small businesses focused on sustainability and community betterment, he firmly believes in the power of social entrepreneurship and that leaders in all sectors have a responsibility to work towards the ...social good. He is passionate about empowering marginalized communities through economic development and civic engagement, which is why he is thrilled to be joining the Minority Millennials team as a Socio-economic and Public Policy Development Intern. We're excited to have Ian join the team and build bridges of socio-economic equity to our members, partners, and community! #minority #millennial #minoritymillennials #blackwealth #longisland #development #business #intern #youth #postgrad #socioeconomics #economics #economy #books #fordham #urbanstudies #photooftheday #photogram #longisland #minorities #brooklyn #student #entrepreneurship #capitol #college #latinaauthor #blm #blacklivesmatter See more

Via - @newsday A review of spending by Nassau's Department of Public Works found less than 7% of nearly $2 billion went to minority- and women-owned firms over the past six years. - Nassau lags in contracts for women- and minority-ownedfirms Both Nassau and Suffolk will beginstudies to determine the scale of the disparity with an eye on setting goals. ... Part of our 5 year plan is to increase M/WBE by 20% and ensure both Nassau and Suffolk implement a 30% procurement policy. #wearethefuture #minoritymillennials See more

Minority Millennials, Inc. is a fast-growing 501-C(3) helping Black and Brown young people access equity opportunities in political, economic, and workforce initiatives. We’re committed to driving equitable development and community transformation through public-private partnerships with local government, businesses, and communities. Our goal of bridging the gap between policy and culture and helping Black and Brown young people access equity opportunities has never been mor...e important or on display than this past year. Given that Black & Brown communities on Long Island are expected to increase from 45 to 72 percent of the population by 2040. This means Black and Brown Millenials will be the #NewMajority and #WeAreTheFuture. We are committed to building a platform to train and develop the future generation of change-makers by tapping into their self-awareness and analytical skills, expose them to various industries and sectors, grant them access to business and community leaders, and provide them unparalleled relationship-building opportunities to launch their professional careers. If you share our vision of building a new socio-economic, political infrastructure for Minority Millennials, we want you to work with us. Please click the link in our bio to become a member and be an active partner in this great work. 2021 will be the year we claim our place and solidify that #WeAreTheFuture #minoritymillennials

Deep Work & Evidence of Progress only in 2021. #wearethefuture #minoritymillennials