Cornel West hammers black politicians on ‘Democratic Party plantation’ after GOP calls bluff on California reparations bill
Intellectual Cornel West slammed Democrats after they were forced to pass California's reparations bill. State Democrats created a commission to look into the possibility of providing reparations to Black residents for past systemic racism, but when Republicans tried to force the bill to actually pass, they balked and shelved the motion. “The politicians are too […]
Black national anthem performance set before Chiefs-Ravens game, drawing fierce reaction
Grammy Award-winning artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard will be singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Arrowhead Stadium before Thursday night's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. Cobbs Leonard won a Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance in 2014 and has won three Billboard Music Awards throughout his career. CLICK HERE […]
New York City Public Schools mandate Black studies curriculum
New York City public schools will implement a new Black studies curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grade this fall. of Coursework It was created by the Center for Black Educational Studies at Teachers College, Columbia University. The curriculum was funded by the New York City Council, known as the Educational Equity Action Plan (EEAP). The […]
Washington Commanders Exec Suspended After Video Rant About ‘Homophobic’ Black Players, ‘Alcoholic Fans’
Rael Entine, vice president of content for the NFL's Washington Commanders, has been suspended after an undercover video was released in which he slammed “stupid” and “homophobic” players, condemned “alcoholic fans” and criticized the lies the NFL tells. Entine's harsh comments were secretly recorded by an undercover reporter working with activist journalist James O'Keefe. videoIt […]
Black activists outraged after Republicans call Democrats’ bluff on reparations, say the bill will hurt Harris campaign
California Republicans call Democrats bluff on reparations issue, Black activists say Responded He said he would refuse to vote for the Democratic presidential candidate. The unrest also included protests by Black community leaders at the California State Assembly while Democrats voted to introduce their own bill on reparations payments. “What we saw was a complete […]
Kamala Harris Fails to Erase Donald Trump’s Gains Among Black, Latino, Young Voters
Vice President Kamala Harris has been unable to regain former President Donald Trump's hold on black, Latino and younger voters. The Wall Street Journal The results of the analysis were released on Tuesday. The analysis is important because Democrats had hoped that President Joe Biden's decision to step aside for Harris would restore key voting […]
Two paths for Black politics: Kamala Harris or Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks
The future direction of black politics will be at a crossroads in November, an opportunity to consider two models of representation that have both advantages and disadvantages for the black community. The crucial question is whether Kamala Harris or Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks offers the best path to lasting governing influence in the post-Obama […]
Black Californians warn Newsom of ‘direct impact’ on Harris after Democrats kill slave reparation bills
Black activists in California's legislature have warned that Vice President Harris' presidential campaign will have “direct implications” after state Democrats put on hold two bills that would authorize slavery reparations. Last week, the California Assembly approved bills that would allow land restitution and compensation to families whose property was wrongfully taken by the government, and […]
Black man left horrified when Chick-fil-A drive-thru order lists his name as ‘Monkeys’
A Maryland man is accusing his local Chick-fil-A of being racist after receiving a takeout order with the name “Monkees” written on it. Marquis Vanzego went to the drive-thru in La Plata on Aug. 23 and ordered chicken strips, fries and an iced tea/lemonade drink. He told TODAY. When the waiter asked for a “Monkey's” […]
Why more young black men are turning to Trump — and leaving Democrats behind
Democrats have long treated the black vote as a given, a guaranteed asset in their electoral strategy. But as the 2024 election approaches, this assumption is proving dangerously naive. Gen Z, particularly young black men, are increasingly leaning toward Donald Trump, and Democrats can no longer ignore this trend. The perception that the Democratic Party […]