#race-relations
#race-relations

Eric Adams Confronted About Comment Blasting All These Negroes' Calling on Him to Quit In Tense Interview

Mayor Adams defends his controversial comments about critics within the Black community during an interview, calling for support from all New Yorkers.

fromDallas Weekly

3 days ago

Black Lives Matter

Atlanta's 2819 Church: Controversy Surrounds Pastor's Comments - Dallas Weekly

Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell's sermon urging respect for authority sparked intense backlash, prompting discussions on police violence against compliant Black individuals.

'Sinners' Review: Incredibly Fun, But With Some Hard Truths

Sinners blends humor and horror, addressing race relations while delivering intense entertainment.

2 weeks ago

Biden reminisces about seeing 'colored kids' go to segregated schools in first post-presidency speech

Biden used an outdated term for Black children while sharing a childhood memory that fueled his political journey.

#trump-administration

Abby Phillip And Bomani Jones Roasts Trump Black History Month Bash: Really Gets Off On' Idea Black People Like Him'

Trump's celebration of Black History Month is seen as hypocritical alongside his administration's actions against Black history and DEI initiatives.

1 month ago

As Trump rewrites even America's history, institutions have two choices submit or find ways to resist | Charlotte Higgins

Trump's executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution to eliminate what he describes as divisive race-centered ideologies.

Miscellaneous

Racial Justice Conference Uplifts Importance of Local Organizing and Coalition Building - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Advocates must actively resist and strategize against the Trump administration's policies instead of succumbing to fear.

Abby Phillip And Bomani Jones Roasts Trump Black History Month Bash: Really Gets Off On' Idea Black People Like Him'

Trump's celebration of Black History Month is seen as hypocritical alongside his administration's actions against Black history and DEI initiatives.

1 month ago

As Trump rewrites even America's history, institutions have two choices submit or find ways to resist | Charlotte Higgins

Trump's executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution to eliminate what he describes as divisive race-centered ideologies.

more#trump-administration

Miscellaneous

Racial Justice Conference Uplifts Importance of Local Organizing and Coalition Building - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Advocates must actively resist and strategize against the Trump administration's policies instead of succumbing to fear.

#gun-violence

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.mercurynews.com

White man who pleaded guilty to shooting Black teen who rang wrong doorbell dies

Andrew Lester, guilty of shooting Ralph Yarl, died before sentencing, ending a case that highlighted issues of race and gun violence.

fromABC7 San Francisco

New York City

White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Black neighbor in lengthy dispute

Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years for the manslaughter of her neighbor AJ Owens, deemed an unnecessary shooting by the judge.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.mercurynews.com

White man who pleaded guilty to shooting Black teen who rang wrong doorbell dies

Andrew Lester, guilty of shooting Ralph Yarl, died before sentencing, ending a case that highlighted issues of race and gun violence.

fromABC7 San Francisco

New York City

White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Black neighbor in lengthy dispute

Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years for the manslaughter of her neighbor AJ Owens, deemed an unnecessary shooting by the judge.

MAGA Melts Down Over Trump Fan Scared Of Black Host's Handshake In Tom Hanks SNL50 Sketch

MAGA supporters reacted strongly to a Saturday Night Live sketch featuring Tom Hanks and Keenan Thompson, highlighting racial themes in humor.

fromVulture

Books

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Augusta, Osage County

The episode highlights social dynamics and potential prejudices among characters, particularly focusing on Sutton's mother, Reba's interactions with cast members.

#reparations

fromWashington Post

US news

Tulsa mayor backs reparations plan for 'Black Wall Street' massacre victims

Tulsa's mayor supports reparations for 1921 race massacre victims, advancing plans for direct payments and community initiatives.

Writing

Reparations - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

America's wealth is built on historical injustices against Black people, and reparative justice is crucial for acknowledging and addressing these wrongs.

US news

fromWashington Post

Tulsa mayor backs reparations plan for 'Black Wall Street' massacre victims

Tulsa's mayor supports reparations for 1921 race massacre victims, advancing plans for direct payments and community initiatives.

Writing

Reparations - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

America's wealth is built on historical injustices against Black people, and reparative justice is crucial for acknowledging and addressing these wrongs.

The most influential people who died in 2024, from O.J. Simpson to Home Depot's billionaire founder

O.J. Simpson's trial epitomized America's racial and legal tensions, entwining sports, crime, and celebrity culture.

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3 months ago

OJ Simpson doc director: 'He lied to everybody, all the way to his deathbed'

The Netflix docuseries revisits the O.J. Simpson trial, exploring its enduring relevance and its themes surrounding race, domestic violence, and narrative control.

Miscellaneous

fromFortune

The most influential people who died in 2024, from O.J. Simpson to Home Depot's billionaire founder

O.J. Simpson's trial epitomized America's racial and legal tensions, entwining sports, crime, and celebrity culture.

Miscellaneous

3 months ago

OJ Simpson doc director: 'He lied to everybody, all the way to his deathbed'

The Netflix docuseries revisits the O.J. Simpson trial, exploring its enduring relevance and its themes surrounding race, domestic violence, and narrative control.

Republican Governor Commutes Sentence of Ex-Cop Imprisoned for Killing Black Man

Governor Mike Parson granted clemency to a former detective convicted of manslaughter in a controversial shooting, raising significant public and political concerns.

France politics

How has the French far right managed to cancel a Black anti-racism scholar for racism'? | Rokhaya Diallo

The cancellation of an event featuring scholar Maboula Soumahoro highlights rising tensions around discussions of race in Europe.

Black Lives Matter

The Long Wave: How Brazil is celebrating its Black heritage

Black Consciousness Day is now a public holiday in Brazil, signaling an important change in the country's racial awareness.

fromwww.nytimes.com

World politics

New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka to Protest Bill

Maori lawmakers protested in Parliament against a bill that seeks to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi, reflecting deep community anger and fear.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

New York City

Sadiq Khan's new policing deputy apologises for calling Susan Hall a 'racist' and 'climate change-denier'

The new policing deputy's controversial language about Ms Hall reflects broader tensions in London politics and public discourse surrounding race and climate issues.

US Elections

fromAxios

Trump gains slight edge over Harris in poll of likely Georgia voters

Voter sentiment remains fluid with 8% undecided two weeks before Election Day, highlighting competitive pressure on both candidates.

Trump Posts Grotesque Screed Against Kamabla' and Barrack HUSSEIN Obama' to Claim the Presidency Was Unconstitutionally STOLEN'

Former President Trump posted an unhinged rant misspelling VP Harris's name and emphasizing ex-President Obama's middle name, pushing false narratives and divisive rhetoric on his Truth Social platform.

US Elections

City of villains: Republicans stoke fears of Democratic-run cities

Republican fearmongering about cities promotes racial division and violence.

Atlanta's portrayal as a crime-ridden city reflects broader political agendas.

Left-wing politics

8 months ago

Trump Posts Grotesque Screed Against Kamabla' and Barrack HUSSEIN Obama' to Claim the Presidency Was Unconstitutionally STOLEN'

US Elections

City of villains: Republicans stoke fears of Democratic-run cities

Republican fearmongering about cities promotes racial division and violence.

Atlanta's portrayal as a crime-ridden city reflects broader political agendas.

more#political-rhetoric

New York City

fromwww.nytimes.com

Why Eric Adams Is Nothing Like David Dinkins

Adams warns that neglecting his re-election bid could return NYC to its racist past, paralleling challenges faced by Dinkins.

Writing

fromIntelligencer

The Return of Ta-Nehisi Coates

Coates addresses urgent political and social issues in his forthcoming work, emphasizing the role of writing in times of crisis.

Writing

Entitlement by Rumaan Alam review the American dream gone wrong

The novel explores racial and economic disparities through the relationship between Brooke, a Black woman, and Asher, a wealthy white man.

Privacy professionals

Starmer urged to restore community cohesion programmes in schools

The abandonment of community cohesion programs in schools is detrimental to social integration, necessitating urgent revival to prevent future unrest.

Left-wing politics

Shut up and dribble' no more: US athletes juggle the interplay of sports and politics

Sports have become a reflection of identity politics, as showcased in the NCAA women's basketball championship.

New York City

fromMiami Herald

Dolphins' Hill, Campbell react to being handcuffed: 'What if I wasn't Tyreek Hill?'

Tyreek Hill's surreal traffic stop experience highlighted issues of de-escalation, race, and respect for law enforcement during a successful NFL season opener.

Women in technology

How HBO's Industry explores the unsatisfactory role-playing that workplaces demand of Black women

Black women in corporate spaces face a painful transition from being seen as 'pets' to 'threats' as they gain power.

Business

Organizing the South-How Black Workers Are Challenging Corporate Power - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The reluctance to support bold strategies reflects a struggle to confront systemic issues in the South, particularly around race and democracy.

Left-wing politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

8 months ago

Staples: The Black identity in Kamala Harris' Jamaican roots

Millions of Black Americans are descended from slaveholders, revealing complex family histories that intertwine race and identity.

Education