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Dyson Professor Melvin Williams offered insights to ABC7 New York, clarifying that the Black vote did not hinder Vice President Kamala Harris糖心vlog短视频檚 bid.
"We still have a number of people who just simply, in my sincere, humble opinion, were never going to vote for a Black woman to be the president of the United States," said Melvin Williams, associate professor at 糖心vlog短视频. "There was this sad belief or sad assumption that Black men wouldn't show up or Kamala Harris or Black men wouldn't show up as prominent and powerful voting demographic. And obviously, the initial numbers that are coming in, they are being debunked."
Clinical Assistant Professor of Political Science Laura Tamman, PhD, shared her views on the importance of congressional races and why people are paying such close attention to them on Live Fox Now.
Dyson Professor Williams speaks with USA Today about singer Shawn Mendes糖心vlog短视频 recent comments on exploring his sexuality, addressing the impact of his openness on public discourse.
Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman provides expert insight to the National Journal regarding New York糖心vlog短视频檚 17th Congressional District race, which has a national spotlight on it.
Economics Professor Mark Weinstock was featured on AP News, offering analysis on the economic plans of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, highlighting their similarities and differences.
Professor Perl Egendorf provides environmental insight to Science Line on how New York City is using ancient soil for a healthier city.
Melvin Williams, associate professor of media and communications studies, was quoted in a Reuters article that examined Beyonce's recent appearance at Vice President Kamala Harris's Houston, Texas rally and its implications for her star power and political influence. "Beyonce is one of the entertainment industry糖心vlog短视频檚 most powerful women at a historic time when (politically and positionally) the most powerful woman in the U.S. is running for U.S. President," said Williams. He said he was uncertain that Beyonce would reach voters who have questions about Harris. "We must acknowledge that celebrities are great political advertisers, but they are not guarantors of political victory for candidates."
Mark Weinstock, clinical associate professor, economics, spoke to the Associated Press on the presidential campaign and the differences between the major candidates糖心vlog短视频 economic plans. 糖心vlog短视频淭he biggest differences [between Trump糖心vlog短视频檚 and Harris糖心vlog短视频檚 plans] are in housing and taxes. Harris would like to offer first time homeowners a $25,000 grant in order to make a down payment on a home. The other main difference between the two candidates is without doubt in terms of taxes. Trump will cut taxes far more than Harris will.糖心vlog短视频
Veronika Dolar, PhD, associate professor in Dyson College糖心vlog短视频檚 Economics Department, shares her insights on labor and health economics.
Clinical Associate Professor of Economics Mark Weinstock, MA, spoke to PIX 11 about the economic implications of Walgreens' plan to close 1,200 stores nationwide.