Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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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Nationwide protests erupt against Trump’s inauguration amid fears of far-right agenda

Nationwide protests amplify voices against policies threatening marginalized communities.

United States in 2025: Social problems denied via rhetorics of refusal

The gross inequality of wealth and income in the United States and the global exposure of billionaires’ power over government.

Medical fraud and the grand design or extracting profit everywhere at the cost of...

There are no short-cuts. We need strong and informed public criticism of health care abuses and a medical system largely free of corporate control.

Exclusive prayer for $100K: Trump’s Inauguration Committee faces criticism over ‘pay-to-pray’ event

Trump’s inauguration committee faces scrutiny for exorbitant ticket prices to interfaith prayer event.

Gaza cease-fire takes effect amid deadly delays and persistent uncertainty

Cease-fire begins after a deadly delay, with hostage releases and humanitarian aid efforts underway.