By Lincoln Mitchell, Columbia University As the Democratic primary for mayor in New York approached in the spring of 2021,…
Month: September 2024
VIDEO: Republican calls C-SPAN and denies she’s a racist – then blames Jim Crow on Blacks
C-SPAN took calls during its usual programming on Monday and received a… perplexing phone call from a Republican woman in…
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
ATLANTA — Former NBA player and basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, died from brain cancer on Monday at the…
Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know
By Aaron X. Smith, Temple UniversityFrom the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound…
Police stop more Black drivers, while speed cameras issue unbiased tickets − new study from Chicago
By Wenfei Xu, Cornell University; David Levinson, University of Sydney; Michael J Smart, Rutgers University, and Nebiyou Yonas Tilahun, University…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
NEW YORK CITY — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges alleging the former police…
Eric Adams indictment: How campaign finance violations often grow into dramatic scandals
By Charlie Hunt, Boise State University and Jaclyn Kettler, Boise State University New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been…
Neo-Nazi Telegram users panic amid crackdown and arrest of alleged leaders of online extremist group
An analysis by ProPublica and FRONTLINE shows a surge in activity on Telegram channels aligned with the Terrorgram Collective, as…
No, immigrants aren’t eating dogs and cats – but Trump’s claim is part of an ugly history of myths about immigrant foodways
By Adrienne Bitar, Cornell University When Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said during the presidential debate on Sept. 10, 2024,…
Customers like diversity from brands − but can smell hypocrisy a mile away
By Pankhuri Malhotra, University of Oklahoma Companies are increasingly highlighting their support for diversity, but that can backfire if consumers…
