President Donald Trump has made eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives a cornerstone policy of his administration. In a recent congressional address that drew enthusiastic applause from Republican lawmakers, he signaled an end to what his administration terms “woke” policies, indicating an intensified push against programs designed to address historical inequities in American society. As...
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‘What Is Your Problem?’: Shocking Video Shows Cop Pinning Baby Against Car While Arresting Black Father Over Parking Dispute
Excessive force or citizen provocation? A series of videos appears to tell both stories in the recent arrest of a man as he held his young daughter. Last month, videos were posted on Facebook and Reddit that elicited widespread outrage and concern over the safety of the little girl. The first video, shot by the...
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How money circulation can shape Black communities’ future
At this year’s Atlanta Black Expo, the conversation was deeper than business and networking, it was about power, politics, and the future of Black communities. In an insightful sit-down, Lex Kelly interviewed Kazemde Ajamu, a community leader, author, and founder of the Black Dot Cultural Center, to unpack the role of politics as a community...
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‘Without Provocation’: Ohio Officer Seen on Video Lifting Black Woman In the Air and Body Slamming Her Head First As She Questions Why She’s Being Detained—Now She’s Suing
A Black woman who was body slammed while being arrested by a police officer responding to a call about a family argument is suing the city of Akron, two police officers and its chief of police, alleging excessive use of force and malicious prosecution. In January of 2024, Dierra Fields, now 26, was among several...
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Maxine Waters: A fearless voice against Trump and MAGA
Maxine Waters, the long-serving congresswoman from Los Angeles, has been a prominent figure in American politics, especially as a vocal critic of Republican presidents since George H.W. Bush. Known for her unapologetic stance, Waters continues to challenge the GOP and its supporters, including former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk. Her recent comments...
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‘Absolutely Abhorrent’: Lauren Boebert Jumps On Racist Stereotype as She Accuses Rep. Al Green of Shaking ‘His Pimp Cane at Trump,’ Completely Ignoring Her Own History of Disruptive Behavior
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert falsely claimed that Texas Rep. Al Green confronted President Donald Trump with a “pimp cane” during his joint address to Congress last week. Boebert made the controversial remark, which some labeled a racist stereotype, during an appearance on the far-right Real America’s Voice News, painting Green as the villain to the MAGA base while sidestepping...
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Is Kamala Harris the next California governor?
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is mapping out her next steps in politics and setting a timeline for making a major decision about her future. After last November’s election loss to now-President Donald Trump, Harris is seriously considering a 2026 run for governor of California, stepping into a leadership role in a state where she’s...