racism
Riggers rhymes with… Coincidence or a dog whistle to Trump’s base
Former Donald Trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin strongly criticized her former boss for increasingly using racially charged language to criticize the latest indictment against him. This followed Trump's recent statement on his Truth Social platform, where he claimed he was working on an "irrefutable" report to...
White leaders prevent an Alabama town’s first Black mayor from serving
In a small rural town in Newbern, Alabama, a power struggle is unfolding as Patrick Braxton, the town's first Black mayor, finds himself locked out of Town Hall, facing racist harassment and intimidation from the previous administration. Braxton's plight is a testament to the enduring struggle...
Passengers caught sending racists and offensive text messages onboard flights (video)
Initially reported by AeroTimeHub, the incidents described below involve passengers on separate flights engaging in offensive text messages about their seatmates. In the first incident, a black woman named Taila Rouse noticed a man seated next to her sending messages about her to his family during...
Former Marine Daniel Penny faces up to 15 years on 2nd-degree manslaughter charge in death of Jordan Neely
Former Marine Daniel Penny is currently facing a serious legal battle after being charged with second-degree manslaughter in the tragic death of Jordan Neely. The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the use of force and the responsibility of law enforcement personnel. The Misconception...
Supreme Court rejects Alabama’s racist attempt to dilute the Black vote
Roberts and Kavanaugh... That probably answers your question but we hope you continue reading. The U.S. Supreme Court made a notable ruling, with a 5-4 decision against the congressional maps drawn in Alabama. The Court declared that these maps were the result of racist gerrymandering. This...
Black truck driver says he has to wear Trump 2024 hat in rural areas
Why am I not surprised? In today's increasingly connected world, it is disheartening to acknowledge that racism and discrimination still persist in certain pockets of society. While progress has been made, there are instances where individuals face unjust treatment due to their race or ethnicity. One...
Some Black families are reportedly ‘whitewashing’ their homes to increase their property values
A Black family says they ‘whitewashed’ their home to get a higher appraisal - And they’re not the only ones. When Erica and Aaron Parker appraised their residence in Loveland, Ohio in 2020, they hoped to make a good sale. The market was highly competitive during...
Texas: Open (killing) season on BLM supporters… of ANY color?
Greg Abbott, the Republican Governor of Texas, has been facing major criticism from legal experts after claiming that he is moving quickly to pardon a man convicted of killing a racial justice protester in 2020. The governor's actions have caused an uproar, and rightfully so. On...
School removed a quote from Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, ironically proving his point
This story was first reported by WHYY. Pennsylvania's Central Bucks School District recently passed a controversial policy that bans teachers from engaging in or promoting “advocacy activities” and displaying symbols like Pride flags or "any banner, poster, sign, sticker, pin, button, insignia, paraphernalia, photograph, or other similar material that...
All Black colleges: No double standard and they aren’t racist
If you hang with enough Trumpers and discuss race, they'll be sure to mention the presumed double standard as it relates to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). "Why are there Black colleges but not White colleges," they'll ask. Answer: Because all of the non-Black colleges...
Alleged Leaker Jack Teixeira’s Obsession with a Potential Race War
According to an investigation conducted by the Washington Post, Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman arrested in connection with leaking highly sensitive classified documents, had been preparing for what he believed would be an inevitable race war. Teixeira, who had access to a substantial collection of...
White supremacists: Not all are (Anglo) white
The recent mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas, committed by a man named Mauricio Garcia, has once again highlighted the complex ways in which race operates in the United States. Despite being confirmed by multiple news sources as a racist, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic individual...
Is racism in America exaggerated? Folks miss today’s trend
Last year, Fox News contributor Karl Rove gave President Joe Biden decent marks for his Inauguration speech, overall, but insisted he was “offended” by the president’s comments on racism, nativism, and fear.“I was offended in the speech,” Rove told Fox News. “There was a point in there...
Is AI feeding racist propaganda to your friends and colleagues
In addition to the issue of in-person racism, it has been discovered that chatbots may also be susceptible to racism. The Washington Post recently published an article that uncovered a troubling truth: one of the most widely-used data sets used to train AI chatbots contains a...
Morning Joe busts GOP for floating anti-Semitic conspiracy theory to defend Trump (Video)
'They're not even trying to hide it' To protect Donald Trump from the possibility of a New York indictment, Republicans have been regurgitating his anti-Semitic conspiracy theory. Trump has stated he is going to be charged by Manhattan Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. in a situation regarding...
Expert: Texas’ Houston takeover isn’t about fixing schools — it’s about “racism and political power”
By the state’s own standards, the Houston school system is not failing When the state of Texas took over Houston's public school district on March 15, 2023, it made the district one of more than 100 school districts in the nation that have experienced similar state takeovers during the past...
Crazy woman’s viral racist rant at pizzeria backfires (Video)
Hatboro, PA - In an unexpected turn of events, the woman who was filmed making racist slurs towards a pizzeria ended up helping to raise the profile of the business by bringing attention to it. Recently, a video went viral in which 55-year-old Rita Bellew was...
DeSantis and CRT: FL’s gov is just trying to score points
Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an important concept in the field of critical race studies, focusing on how racism and white supremacy are embedded in the structures of society and how they influence individuals’ lives. It argues that racism is an ever-present force in society and...
George Santos: A white supremacist now?
Did dishonest gay Rep.-elect George Santos (R-NY) flash a white nationalist sign on the floor of Congress? The “okay” hand sign is an ancient gesture that has arisen in many cultures over the years with different meanings. However, per the Antidefimation League, it acquired a new...
Angry ‘slave master’ unleashes anti-Asian, anti-gay hate at peaceful couple dining (Video)
While dining at an In-N-Out location in San Ramon, California, on Christmas Eve, a pair of Asian friends became the targets of racist and homophobic comments from an angry man who claimed to be a “slave master.” The couple, a young female and male, were filming...
What’s Jim Crow 2.0? Understanding today’s outrage
Since 2020, you've probably been hearing politicians and reporters reference the Jim Crow laws of the past. If you’re under 55 and not an American history buff, you might not be familiar with the term Jim Crow or the laws that once identified with that name....