Friday, July 26, 2024

Tag: African Americans

Why reparations to African-Americans are necessary – how to start now

Reparations are a way of making the country whole, by partially remedying the inherited inequalities that still plague African-Americans.

Police are still killing unarmed black people

So far this year, 390 people have been killed by police, according to a Washington Post database of police shootings.

How African Americans fought for & won birthright citizenship 150 years...

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

The South is rising again

The real story is that a fresh, "Reclaim the South" movement of young African-American populists is emerging, kindling long-suppressed hope in the racially scarred Deep South.

Ex-felons could soon get their voting rights back in Florida

Many believe that if this amendment passes, it will reshape "electoral politics" in the swing state.

Donald Trump’s Most Racist Speech Ever

Of all of the insults Trump has hurled at African Americans over the years, this speech was the worst.

What Would Happen if the Armed Men in Oregon Weren’t White?

When a group of armed African-Americans had a standoff with police they were shot at and bombed regardless of the repercussions.

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Uncertainty looms over Trump’s assassination attempt: FBI questions details

FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony reveals doubts about whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel during an assassination attempt, raising questions about the investigation’s progress and transparency.

Vance’s popularity crisis: Can the RNC afford to keep him on the ticket?

Polling reveals deep unpopularity for GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, raising questions about the Republican Party’s strategy and the potential consequences for the 2024 election.

American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza

As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.

Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself

Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump’s attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.

730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action

The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.