Sen. Jon Ossoff expressed his support for slavery reparations in 2019.
Ossoff Voices Support for Reparations Ahead of Senate Campaign Following his announcement to run for the Senate, Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) expressed his backing for reparations legislation aimed at addressing the historical injustices faced by Black Americans due to slavery and discrimination. In a 2019 radio interview, he mentioned the complexities surrounding the extent of […]
Could there be reparations for slavery in 2027? Mamdani is open to the possibility.
NYC Mayor Considers Cash Reparations for Slavery New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has shown interest in potential cash reparations for slavery, acknowledging the city’s historical involvement in the institution, which was abolished in New York state almost 200 years ago. During a sit-down discussion on Tuesday with journalist Charles Blow, Mamdani—who identifies as a […]
Historian claims it’s discriminatory to challenge her — after her book on slavery was removed from stores due to errors.
The writer behind a well-regarded book on slavery is voicing concern about racism after facing criticism from scholars regarding dubious assertions and poor sourcing in her work. Kelly Greenidge’s 2022 book, “The GrimKES,” narrates the tale of a notable South Carolina family that owned slaves and later contributed to the abolitionist cause. Initially, it was […]
Sen. Rick Scott seeks clarification on the hidden slavery possibly linked to generic medications
Reports indicate that Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) is urging the Trump administration to implement new tariffs on Chinese manufacturers of generic drugs due to alleged forced labor practices involving Uyghurs. A letter, showcased by Blaze News, was sent by Scott on Monday to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamison Greer. In his letter, he emphasized, “Forced […]
Court Allows Trump Administration to Reinstate Slavery Exhibit Panels at Philadelphia Historic Site
Ruling on Interpretive Panels at Philadelphia Site The recent ruling from an appeals court will allow the Trump administration to reinstall modern interpretive panels at a historic site in Philadelphia. This site, once home to George Washington, has faced criticism for its interpretation of slavery during that era. Critics have pointed out that the previous […]
Jemele Hill inaccurately asserts that the Electoral College is completely based in slavery and it hurt Kamala’s chances in the election
Jemele Hill’s Take on the Electoral College CNN seems to have a recurring inclination to invite former ESPN host Jemele Hill to comment on significant political matters. This week, the focus was on the Electoral College. During a discussion on Monday night, Hill stated that the entire electoral college system is “rooted in slavery” and […]
WNBA player criticizes league for celebrating America’s 250th, mentioning slavery
USA’s 250th Anniversary Celebrated by Sports Leagues As the United States gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, several professional sports leagues are donning special USA 250 patches on their jerseys during major tournaments. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots showcased these patches during the Super Bowl, while the New York Knicks and San […]
WNBA Player Faces Controversy After Commenting on ‘USA 250’ Patches Related to Slavery
WNBA Player Criticizes Commemorative Patch for All-Star Game WNBA player Brianna Turner has faced backlash after expressing her view that the league shouldn’t feature the “USA 250” patch during the All-Star festivities, citing America’s challenging history with slavery and women’s rights. Turner, who plays as a forward for the Las Vegas Aces and serves as […]
Brianna Turner: WNBA should avoid ‘USA 250’ patches because of slavery history
WNBA Player Questions USA 250 Patch on Jerseys Brianna Turner, treasurer of the WNBA player association and forward for the Las Vegas Aces, is raising concerns about a proposed patch for the league’s All-Stars. The patch, titled “USA 250,” is meant to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of America. Turner expressed her apprehensions on X, […]
New York Hearing: Reparations for Slavery as the Only Path to Real Justice
New York Black Residents Push for Cash Reparations A recent hearing by a state commission exploring remedies for racial discrimination revealed strong opinions from Black New Yorkers. They asserted that monetary reparations are necessary to address the historical wrongs of slavery and other injustices. This session of the New York State Community Commission on Compensatory […]