In a nation where voting rights face mounting challenges, a new campaign celebrates the Black women who stand at the forefront of democracy protection efforts. The Global Black Economic Forum and Election Protection have launched “Ojo Asé: Black Women Answering the Call,” an initiative recognizing 15 remarkable women who lead grassroots voting rights efforts in...
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‘Nobody’s Going to Change Me’: KKK Leader Who Admitted to Tossing Thousands of Flyers Promoting White Supremacist Group In Ohio Towns Makes Bone-Chilling Proclamation In Court
A Kentucky man and self-proclaimed Ku Klux Klan leader who was cited for distributing flyers promoting the hate group around several Ohio towns was recently found guilty during a bench trial. Police say William Bader targeted several towns, including the historically Black village of Lincoln Heights, which drew national attention last month after more than...
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Michelle Obama on why she refuses to go into politics
Michelle Obama’s conspicuous absences at major political events recently have spawned odious rumors and innuendos about her marriage to former President Barack Obama. The former finally reveals why she has chosen to be ghost for most public appearances recently — sans the big unveiling of her new podcast, “IMO,” with her brother Craig Robinson at...
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MAGA Rejoices at Firing of Ben & Jerry’s CEO Over ‘Silly and Toxic’ Social Activism, Ice Cream Brand’s Supporters Think Company Is On the ‘Right Side of Issues’
News that Ben & Jerry’s CEO was allegedly fired over the company’s social activism initiatives has triggered numerous reactions online. Ben & Jerry’s accused its parent company, Unilever, of unlawfully ousting CEO David Stever in retaliation for the ice cream brand’s pointed social content on several hot-button social and political issues. A man is seen...
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How policy changes triggered massive student loan spikes
Thousands of student loan borrowers across the country are reporting unprecedented increases in their monthly payment obligations, with some seeing their payments multiply by ten times or more. These dramatic surges follow recent policy changes and legal decisions affecting income-driven repayment plans, creating financial hardship for many middle-class professionals. The sudden increases come amid significant...
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‘Turning Back the Clock’: Fury as Trump Adminstration Scraps Ban on Segregated Facilities for Federal Contractors—Critics Slam Move as ‘Jim Crow 2.0
A contract clause has been deleted from federal regulations that prohibits establishments doing business with the government from having segregated waiting rooms, drinking fountains or transportation. The segregation clause is one of several changes imposed by the General Services Administration following President Donald Trump’s executive order eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by the federal...
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France’s audacious bid to reclaim Lady Liberty
Liberty’s future questioned amid shifting US-France relations In a surprising turn of diplomatic rhetoric, a prominent French politician has ignited controversy by suggesting that the United States should return the Statue of Liberty to France. The proposal, though largely symbolic, has prompted reflection on the ideals the monument represents and the current state of transatlantic...