Shomari Figures is seeking bipartisan support for NIL reform with backing from GOP leaders and Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne.
Legislation Aims to Establish National Framework for College Athlete Compensation This week, there’s been a significant move to address the chaos surrounding college sports, particularly concerning student-athletes’ compensation for their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). It seems like crossing party lines could help bring some semblance of order to a situation that many agree has […]
Shomari Figures wins Democratic runoff in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District
On Tuesday night, Democrats selected their candidate for Alabama's newly created 2nd Congressional District in a runoff election between state Rep. Anthony Daniels and Shomali Figures, a civil rights attorney and the son of former state Sen. Michael Figures and current state Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile). Shomali Figures defeated House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, receiving […]
Shomari Figures announces Planned Parenthood, Democratic endorsements in ‘mission critical’ election
On Tuesday, Shomali Figures, the Democratic candidate in Alabama's newly created 2nd Congressional District, announced official endorsements from Planned Parenthood, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC and the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund. According to a campaign announcement, the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee works to increase the number of Black members in the U.S. […]
Anthony Daniels, Shomari Figures to square off for Dem-favored congressional seat
Democratic voters went to the polls Tuesday night to choose from a field of 11 candidates for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Several of these candidates are incumbents at the state legislative level, including House Minority Leader and state Rep. Anthony Daniels (R-Huntsville) and former Obama administration official Shomali.・Advanced to the final election against Mr. Figures […]
