Harris campaign urges Black journalists to call out Trump’s ‘lies’ at NABJ event
The Harris campaign slammed former President Trump on Wednesday during his appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago. “Before Donald Trump speaks at NABJ today, let’s remember exactly who this man is. Not only does Donald Trump have a history of disrespecting NABJ members and award recipients who are pillars […]
Florida ballerina – who said she killed husband in self-defense – convicted in ‘Black Swan’ murder trial
A former ballerina accused of shooting and killing her estranged husband has been found guilty in what has been called a “black swan” murder trial. Ashley Benefield, 33, had been charged with second-degree murder for shooting and killing her husband, Doug Benefield. According to People magazine, the couple met at a Republican fundraiser in 2016 […]
Amid Harris’ youth polling surge, latest figures show Biden did better with Black voters
A comparison of polls taken before and after President Biden decided not to seek reelection shows that, with one notable exception, up-and-coming Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is gaining momentum. Harris, who could become the first Black woman and first South Asian president, lost support to Biden among Black voters, according to recent analyses. A […]
Donald Trump to Address National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to take part in a conversation with attendees of the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual conference and job fair in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday. According to a press release from the Trump-Vance campaign, the conversation will address “the most pressing issues facing the Black community.” Three journalists will […]
Ex-ballerina convicted of manslaughter in ‘Black Swan murder’ trial
A former ballerina at the centre of the highly publicised “Black Swan murders” has been found guilty of manslaughter. Ashley Benefield, 33, was convicted Tuesday night by a jury in Manatee County, Florida. The manslaughter conviction was a reduction from a second-degree murder charge originally brought against Benefield following her husband’s 2020 death. Former Florida […]
Ballerina Ashley Benefield stone-faced as she’s found guilty of murdering GOP donor husband in ‘Black Swan murder’ trial
A former ballerina accused of shooting and killing her wealthy Republican donor husband appeared impassive as she was found guilty of manslaughter in a Florida courtroom late Tuesday. Ashley Benefield, 33, was tried and sentenced to a lesser charge of second-degree murder against her husband, Doug Benefield, in what became known as a “Black Swan […]
National Association of Black Journalists faces internal ire over Trump Q&A
A national organization of Black journalists is under fire after announcing that former President Donald Trump will attend the organization’s convention on Wednesday. Leaders of the National Association of Black Journalists defended the decision to invite the 78-year-old Trump to speak at the Q&A, but the group’s rank-and-file members and other reporters slammed the invitation. […]
Rachel Reeves and the £22bn black hole – podcast | News
Rachel Reeves MP stood before a packed House of Commons on Monday and accused the Conservative government of concealing a £21.9 billion overspending. She announced a series of spending cuts, including cuts to winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners. “She knows that the key to political success is leading the narrative,” says the Guardian’s […]
Kamala Harris Endorsed ‘Reparations’ for ‘Black People’
An unearthed video from 2019 showed Vice President Kamala Harris supporting “some form of reparations” for “Black people.” According to a Pew Research poll, 68% of Americans are opposed to reparations. found 2022. “I think there needs to be some form of reparations and we can debate what that is,” Harris said. Said The Root […]
Trump planning to attend, host Q&A at Black journalists' convention in Chicago
Former President Trump Scheduled to attend The gathering of Black journalists in Chicago this week is the campaign’s latest effort to secure support from a key demographic: Black voters, heading into November. Trump will take part in a question-and-answer panel with political journalists attending the National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) Annual Convention and Job […]