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Jacksonville killings refocus attention on the city’s racist past and the struggle to move on
What happened in Jacksonville, said longtime resident Rodney Hurst, 79, “could have happened anywhere, except it did happen in Jacksonville.”
‘Racial component’ in shooting of Ralph Yarl, who went to wrong house, prosecutor says
An 84-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri, was charged Monday with first-degree assault for shooting a Black teen who mistakenly went to the man’s home to pick up his younger brothers.
Fix It, Jesus: Why are some folks boycotting the Golden Globe Awards?
This year, the ceremony returned to NBC, though with little fanfare and some still refusing to support the annual gathering of Hollywood’s elite, to mark its 80th anniversary.
Jewish Lives Matter More? Where was this energy when Kanye West disrespected Black people?
Offend Black people, you’re ignored. Offend Jews, you’re cancelled. Anyone see a problem here?
Racism at root of water crisis in Mississippi capital, residents say water 'smells like fresh sewage'
How did this happen? Residents, politicians, experts and activists say systemic racism is the root cause.
White Christian Nationalism: Is this 'imposter Christianity' a growing threat in America? Experts think so.
An analysis published on CNN’s website, written by John Blake, claims that the US is facing a burgeoning White Christian nationalist movement that uses Christian language to cloak sexism and hostility to Black people and non-White immigrants in its quest to create a White Christian America.
Pastor apologizes after Black woman says she was called ‘colored’ and blocked from entering white church
Christian churches are known for promoting Christ’s supremacy, but a Southern Baptist church in Arkansas is accused of embracing White Supremacy.
James Patterson sorry for saying white writers face racism, expresses support for 'diversity'
James Patterson is apologizing for saying that white male writers are being subjected to “just another of form of racism,” comments the best-selling author had made during an interview with The Sunday Times in London.
Double standards in the treatment of White Ukrainian refugees versus Africans abound
For White Ukrainian refugees crossing the border into the United States, there seems to be a double standard, as they have received compassion and support and no shortage of sympathetic, feel-good media stories devoted to their cause.
Russia-Ukraine War: African Students dealing with racism, mistreatment while trying to exit Ukraine
African students ay they are facing discrimination at the border of Poland while simply trying to escape to safety.
1977’s ‘Roots’ built its success on Black stories but failed to create real opportunities for Black stars
Though the miniseries was a huge success, winning nine Emmys out of a record 37 nominations, most of the Black actors featured on the wildly successful show did not see much advancement in their careers as a result.
Republican Gov. Youngkin looks to root out critical race theory in Virginia
It was literally the first thing Virginia’s Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, did when he took office last month: sign an executive order designed to root out critical race theory from the state’s education system.
India Arie once again clarifies position on Joe Rogan and Spotify, says ‘It is about her ‘integrity’ and ‘dignity’—nothing else
“My conversation is not about Joe Rogan, it is not about Spotify, it is about my integrity and my dignity,” said India Arie in a new video uploaded to her official Instagram page.
The New Don Imus: Joe Rogan just won the award for worst apology of all time
In a world where atrocious apologies are issued daily by influencers, entertainers, and shock jocks, Joe Rogan’s expletive-filled sorry video just took the cake and came back and licked the plate.
Whoopsie: Whoopi Goldberg apologizes on 'The View' for saying Holocaust was ‘not about race’
It may be Black History Month, but Jewish History took center stage on ABC's "The View" Tuesday, a day after co-host, Whoopi Goldberg, made a whoopsie by saying the Holocaust was “not about race.”
Petition started by Black student against White cheerleaders posing with Confederate flag gets more than 10k signatures
When a Black Alabama high school student quit the cheer squad and called for disciplinary action against the White cheerleaders who posted a photo holding up a t-shirt featuring a heart-shaped confederate flag on Independence Day, she had no idea how much public support she would receive.
Oprah Winfrey makes ‘Caste,’ a book about America’s long history of systemic racism, her 86th book club selection
Oprah Winfrey is using her 86th Oprah’s Book Club selection to address systemic racism against Black people in America. She has chosen the book "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson.
What in the World? White couple draw guns at Black Lives Matter protesters heading to St. Louis mayor’s home
A white couple pointed guns at protesters in St. Louis as a group marched toward the mayor’s home to demand her resignation after she read the names and addresses of several residents who supported defunding the police department during an online briefing.
Museum to remove Roosevelt statue decried as white supremacy
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.
Charges dropped against black pastor Leon McCray who was assaulted by 5 white racists
A black pastor who was attacked by five racists and pulled out a gun during the incident was arrested when he called the police on his attackers. But the charges have since been dropped against him, and his white attackers have been charged with hate crimes.