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Wed. Nov 13th, 2024
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How humor and ‘dark play’ radicalize Trump’s voter base
As the stars of hip-hop’s golden age approach their golden years, some confront questions about whether old blood can make new music
Quincy Jones mastered the art of arrangement, transforming simple tunes into epic soundscapes
The racist ‘one-drop rule’ lives on in how Trump talks about Black politicians and whiteness in America
Undoing the ‘deep state’ means Trump would undo over a century of progress in building a federal government for the people and not just for rich white men
The colonial legacy lurking beneath economic unrest in the French Caribbean
New Orleans schools still separate and unequal 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
Rust Belt voters aren’t all white, but election coverage of the region often ignores the concerns of people of color there
Is Donald Trump a fascist? No – he’s a new brand of authoritarian
US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender
Kamala Harris is being called ‘Jezebel’ – a Biblical expert explains why it’s a menacing slur
Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress.
Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery
Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
This year’s Nobel prize exposes economics’ problem with colonialism
Children in west Africa are often sent to live with other families to help them get ahead – but fostering may be doing the opposite
Though home to about 50 white extremist groups, Ohio’s social and political landscape is undergoing rapid racial change
A boy’s bicycling death haunts a Black neighborhood. 35 years later, there’s still no sidewalk.
Why would people vote for Kamala Harris? 5 things to understand about why her supporters back her
FDA’s promised rules on pulse oximeters unlikely to end decades of racial bias
Kamala Harris illustrates how complex identity is − and the pressure many multiracial people feel to put themselves in one ‘box’
Black Pentecostal and charismatic Christians are boosting their visibility in politics − a shift from the past
Republican congressman in New York wore blackface as Michael Jackson
Tyre Nichols case: Jury returns mixed verdict for 3 former Memphis police officers
Extreme weather is disrupting lives in southern Africa: new policies are needed to keep the peace
68 suspected members of white supremacist gang in LA indicted
Harris’ emphasis on maternal health care is paying dividends with Black women voters
Western media outlets are trying to fix their racist, stereotypical coverage of Africa. Is it time African media did the same?
Former cop in Mississippi charged with sexual battery, rape
Actor John Amos, star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots’ miniseries, dies at 84
Why pay tax? African study finds trust in government is key
NYC’s ‘Eric Adams Show’ heads for a final curtain, with echoes of another New Yorker more focused on style than policy
VIDEO: Republican calls C-SPAN and denies she’s a racist – then blames Jim Crow on Blacks
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know
Police stop more Black drivers, while speed cameras issue unbiased tickets − new study from Chicago
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
Eric Adams indictment: How campaign finance violations often grow into dramatic scandals
Neo-Nazi Telegram users panic amid crackdown and arrest of alleged leaders of online extremist group
No, immigrants aren’t eating dogs and cats – but Trump’s claim is part of an ugly history of myths about immigrant foodways
Customers like diversity from brands − but can smell hypocrisy a mile away
Did a Georgia hospital break federal law when it failed to save Amber Thurman? A Senate committee chair wants answers.
Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?
Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of burnt weed does not justify police vehicle searches
Why the cost of water for poor Black Detroit voters may be key to Kamala Harris winning – or losing – Michigan
Mark Robinson, a Black conservative praised by Trump, referred to himself as a ‘black Nazi’ on porn website: report
LaMonica McIver wins NJ congressional seat left open after Rep. Donald Payne Jr. died
Official US poverty rate declined in 2023, but more people faced economic hardship
What James Earl Jones can teach us about the activism of art in times of crisis
VIDEO: Kamala Harris full interview with National Association of Black Journalists
Former Memphis cop testifies, said he was ‘angry’ the night Tyre Nichols was beaten
Harris slams Trump for spreading ‘hateful’ lies about Haitian immigrants
‘They’re eating pets’ – another example of US politicians smearing Haiti and Haitian immigrants
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York
Trump and Vance’s false claims about Haitian migrants fuel threats, prompt police patrols in Ohio
Class and race can create divides between donors and a cause they support − putting stress on those nonprofits
Tito Jackson, member of the famous Jackson 5 music group, dies at 70
Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion
Haitian leaders furious as Trump, Vance double down on racist ‘pets’ rumor
Kamala Harris effectively baited Donald Trump during the debate, drawing out his insecure white masculinity
Oklahoma Supreme Court declines rehearing dismissed Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit
Nancy Pelosi: 30% of Republican voters are racist, sexist or homophobic
The NYPD is tossing out hundreds of misconduct cases – including stop-and-frisks – without even looking at them
Kamala Harris’ message to women on ‘freedom’ helps explain why Black and white Christians are deeply divided over support for Donald Trump
Man cited for racist signs in Denver; no hate crime charges
JD Vance under criticism for sharing racist rumor about Haitian immigrants
Iconic actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
Cop placed on leave after Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill detained, handcuffed by police
Trial delayed after judge orders mental evaluation for white homeowner who shot Ralph Yarl
Federal trial begins for 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
Black church leaders brought religion to politics in the ’60s – but it was dramatically different from today’s white Christian nationalism
Chinese and Russian disinformation flourishes in some African countries – anti-US sentiment helps it take hold
L.A. County sheriff’s deputy charged with civil rights violation for violent arrest
Political ads appeared under racist and pro-Nazi posts on X: report
Trial begins for Florida activists accused of acting as Russian agents
In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success
African immigrant students draw on family and community strengths in quest for college
DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence
Protests erupt after Black lawmakers drop two reparations bills in California
San Francisco youth center targeted with racist graffiti
Sudan is the world’s worst modern war – what has happened and what it’ll take to rebuild
Chick-Fil-A staff confronted by Black man after he received racist receipt
Die-hard Black Trump supporter accuses GOP group of calling him ‘a slave’
Racist signs targeting Blacks, Kamala Harris found at bus stops in Denver
Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim
Africa’s ‘youthquake’: huge numbers of young people have no jobs, the wrong skills and little hope
‘Nazi’ speaker removed from city meeting in Ohio amid tensions over Haitian migrants
Black voters, Latino voters and other voters of color show solidarity at the ballot box
Lowe’s changes DEI policies amid conservative backlash
Louisiana governor bans teaching critical race theory in K-12 schools
Nigeria has seen a lot of conflict over the years: resistance from minority groups is a strong driver
Community outraged after another use-of-force incident involving Canton police
NY Judge accused of keeping Confederate flag in his chambers, sharing racist memes
Ex-deputy seeks shorter sentence after ‘Goon Squad’ torture of Black men
Congo no longer expecting mpox vaccines this week from US as outbreak spreads
Statue of late Rep. John Lewis replaces confederate monument in Georgia
Black man sues San Diego PD for racial profiling after cop smashed car window
Louisiana federal court permanently blocks civil rights protections for Black communities statewide
Judge dismisses felony charges against former cops in connection with Breonna Taylor’s death
VIDEO: Kamala Harris accepts presidential nomination at 2024 Democratic National Convention
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Wed. Nov 13th, 2024
Trending:
How humor and ‘dark play’ radicalize Trump’s voter base
As the stars of hip-hop’s golden age approach their golden years, some confront questions about whether old blood can make new music
Quincy Jones mastered the art of arrangement, transforming simple tunes into epic soundscapes
The racist ‘one-drop rule’ lives on in how Trump talks about Black politicians and whiteness in America
Undoing the ‘deep state’ means Trump would undo over a century of progress in building a federal government for the people and not just for rich white men
The colonial legacy lurking beneath economic unrest in the French Caribbean
New Orleans schools still separate and unequal 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
Rust Belt voters aren’t all white, but election coverage of the region often ignores the concerns of people of color there
Is Donald Trump a fascist? No – he’s a new brand of authoritarian
US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender
Kamala Harris is being called ‘Jezebel’ – a Biblical expert explains why it’s a menacing slur
Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress.
Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery
Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
This year’s Nobel prize exposes economics’ problem with colonialism
Children in west Africa are often sent to live with other families to help them get ahead – but fostering may be doing the opposite
Though home to about 50 white extremist groups, Ohio’s social and political landscape is undergoing rapid racial change
A boy’s bicycling death haunts a Black neighborhood. 35 years later, there’s still no sidewalk.
Why would people vote for Kamala Harris? 5 things to understand about why her supporters back her
FDA’s promised rules on pulse oximeters unlikely to end decades of racial bias
Kamala Harris illustrates how complex identity is − and the pressure many multiracial people feel to put themselves in one ‘box’
Black Pentecostal and charismatic Christians are boosting their visibility in politics − a shift from the past
Republican congressman in New York wore blackface as Michael Jackson
Tyre Nichols case: Jury returns mixed verdict for 3 former Memphis police officers
Extreme weather is disrupting lives in southern Africa: new policies are needed to keep the peace
68 suspected members of white supremacist gang in LA indicted
Harris’ emphasis on maternal health care is paying dividends with Black women voters
Western media outlets are trying to fix their racist, stereotypical coverage of Africa. Is it time African media did the same?
Former cop in Mississippi charged with sexual battery, rape
Actor John Amos, star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots’ miniseries, dies at 84
Why pay tax? African study finds trust in government is key
NYC’s ‘Eric Adams Show’ heads for a final curtain, with echoes of another New Yorker more focused on style than policy
VIDEO: Republican calls C-SPAN and denies she’s a racist – then blames Jim Crow on Blacks
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know
Police stop more Black drivers, while speed cameras issue unbiased tickets − new study from Chicago
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
Eric Adams indictment: How campaign finance violations often grow into dramatic scandals
Neo-Nazi Telegram users panic amid crackdown and arrest of alleged leaders of online extremist group
No, immigrants aren’t eating dogs and cats – but Trump’s claim is part of an ugly history of myths about immigrant foodways
Customers like diversity from brands − but can smell hypocrisy a mile away
Did a Georgia hospital break federal law when it failed to save Amber Thurman? A Senate committee chair wants answers.
Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?
Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of burnt weed does not justify police vehicle searches
Why the cost of water for poor Black Detroit voters may be key to Kamala Harris winning – or losing – Michigan
Mark Robinson, a Black conservative praised by Trump, referred to himself as a ‘black Nazi’ on porn website: report
LaMonica McIver wins NJ congressional seat left open after Rep. Donald Payne Jr. died
Official US poverty rate declined in 2023, but more people faced economic hardship
What James Earl Jones can teach us about the activism of art in times of crisis
VIDEO: Kamala Harris full interview with National Association of Black Journalists
Former Memphis cop testifies, said he was ‘angry’ the night Tyre Nichols was beaten
Harris slams Trump for spreading ‘hateful’ lies about Haitian immigrants
‘They’re eating pets’ – another example of US politicians smearing Haiti and Haitian immigrants
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York
Trump and Vance’s false claims about Haitian migrants fuel threats, prompt police patrols in Ohio
Class and race can create divides between donors and a cause they support − putting stress on those nonprofits
Tito Jackson, member of the famous Jackson 5 music group, dies at 70
Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion
Haitian leaders furious as Trump, Vance double down on racist ‘pets’ rumor
Kamala Harris effectively baited Donald Trump during the debate, drawing out his insecure white masculinity
Oklahoma Supreme Court declines rehearing dismissed Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit
Nancy Pelosi: 30% of Republican voters are racist, sexist or homophobic
The NYPD is tossing out hundreds of misconduct cases – including stop-and-frisks – without even looking at them
Kamala Harris’ message to women on ‘freedom’ helps explain why Black and white Christians are deeply divided over support for Donald Trump
Man cited for racist signs in Denver; no hate crime charges
JD Vance under criticism for sharing racist rumor about Haitian immigrants
Iconic actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
Cop placed on leave after Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill detained, handcuffed by police
Trial delayed after judge orders mental evaluation for white homeowner who shot Ralph Yarl
Federal trial begins for 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
Black church leaders brought religion to politics in the ’60s – but it was dramatically different from today’s white Christian nationalism
Chinese and Russian disinformation flourishes in some African countries – anti-US sentiment helps it take hold
L.A. County sheriff’s deputy charged with civil rights violation for violent arrest
Political ads appeared under racist and pro-Nazi posts on X: report
Trial begins for Florida activists accused of acting as Russian agents
In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success
African immigrant students draw on family and community strengths in quest for college
DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence
Protests erupt after Black lawmakers drop two reparations bills in California
San Francisco youth center targeted with racist graffiti
Sudan is the world’s worst modern war – what has happened and what it’ll take to rebuild
Chick-Fil-A staff confronted by Black man after he received racist receipt
Die-hard Black Trump supporter accuses GOP group of calling him ‘a slave’
Racist signs targeting Blacks, Kamala Harris found at bus stops in Denver
Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim
Africa’s ‘youthquake’: huge numbers of young people have no jobs, the wrong skills and little hope
‘Nazi’ speaker removed from city meeting in Ohio amid tensions over Haitian migrants
Black voters, Latino voters and other voters of color show solidarity at the ballot box
Lowe’s changes DEI policies amid conservative backlash
Louisiana governor bans teaching critical race theory in K-12 schools
Nigeria has seen a lot of conflict over the years: resistance from minority groups is a strong driver
Community outraged after another use-of-force incident involving Canton police
NY Judge accused of keeping Confederate flag in his chambers, sharing racist memes
Ex-deputy seeks shorter sentence after ‘Goon Squad’ torture of Black men
Congo no longer expecting mpox vaccines this week from US as outbreak spreads
Statue of late Rep. John Lewis replaces confederate monument in Georgia
Black man sues San Diego PD for racial profiling after cop smashed car window
Louisiana federal court permanently blocks civil rights protections for Black communities statewide
Judge dismisses felony charges against former cops in connection with Breonna Taylor’s death
VIDEO: Kamala Harris accepts presidential nomination at 2024 Democratic National Convention
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