In an era of political polarization and growing voter disenchantment, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey has taken extraordinary measures to galvanize Democratic opposition to the Trump administration. His recent 25-hour continuous address on the Senate floor marks not just a personal milestone but potentially a turning point for a party struggling to find its...
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‘What’s Going On?’: Superintendent Apologizes After ‘Coloreds Only’ and ‘Whites Only’ Signs Were Used In ‘Unauthorized’ Lesson for First Graders, Some Wonder If Teacher Will be Fired
It was intended to be a stark reminder of the racism that stained the Jim Crow South. But the mother of two Honey Creek Elementary School students said the lesson went too far after they discovered “Whites Only” and “Coloreds Only” signs posted above water fountains. A woman named Nikisha (whose family’s last name is being withheld)...
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Is Stephen A. Smith for real about presidential ambitions?
Stephen A. Smith has built an empire on passionate sports commentary and unfiltered opinions that resonate with millions of viewers daily. His commanding presence on ESPN has made him one of the most recognizable personalities in sports media. Recently, however, Smith has ventured beyond basketball brackets and football predictions into a more contentious arena, presidential...
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‘The Least Amount of Justice’: Missouri Governor Pardoned Ex-Cop Convicted of Killing Black Man As He Backed Into His Garage. Now, City Must Pay Family Over $4 Million
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a $4.1 million settlement between Kansas City, Missouri, police and the family of Cameron Lamb, shot and killed in his own driveway by a white police officer in 2019. The agreement ends a more than six-year saga that fractured relations between the city’s police and Black community. The settlement...
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How A’shanti Gholar’s leading women in a political makeover
The morning A’shanti F. Gholar decided to transform American politics began with an Uber ride and an email. It was 2018, and Gholar, then political director at Emerge, was en route to conduct a training in Texas when she opened a message from a young woman seeking advice on entering politics. Though exhausted from her...
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‘Knew He Was Wrong!’: Uber Driver Locks Doors, Traps Black Women Inside Car Until They Promise Not to Leave Bad Review After Dispute Over Where to Put Their Purses, Video Shows
It was 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, and Lakeya Foushee had just gotten off an eight-hour shift from her job at Wingstop in North Carolina and was planning on sleeping a few hours before waking up for her second job as a server at another restaurant. But once she and her friend sat in the...
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Obama date night sends delightful buzz across social media
Former first couple captivates fans with Georgetown dinner Relationship goals on display as Barack and Michelle Obama were recently spotted enjoying an intimate dinner date at Osteria Mozza, a high-end Italian restaurant in Georgetown. The former first couple’s appearance delighted onlookers and quickly generated excitement across social media platforms. As the Obamas left the restaurant,...