Government & Elected Officials
Michael Jordan releases statements about Trump’s comments
September 26, 2017 -
Both Michael Jordan and Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive have released statements condemning Donald Trump’s recent comments against the protests currently spreading through the NFL in which players and personnel kneel during the national anthem.“One of the fundamental rights this country is founded on was freedom o... Read more
Black Restaurant Employees Sue Trump Organization For $14.5 Million
September 25, 2017 - Three Black employees are seeking $14.5 million in damages from Trump International Hotel for racial discrimination, the Washington Post reports. In a civil complaint filed Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Superior Court, Dominique Hill, a former employee of BLT Prime steakhouse in the luxury Trump International Hotel, and Irving Smith Jr., a current one, ... Read more
U.S. Senators Gathered Together For Universal Healthcare
September 14, 2017 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an animated, campaign-style rally, Sen. Bernie Sandersunwrapped his plan to remake the nation’s convoluted health care system into federally run health insurance Wednesday — a costly proposal embraced by liberal activists hoping to steer the Democratic Party in upcoming elections.
The Vermont independent’s plan would han... Read more
Black voters in Alabama could be deciding factor in defeating Roy Moore
December 11, 2017 -
Democratic Senate candidate Doug Jones, who is running against Republican Roy Moore, is courting the Black vote, and that could make all the different in the Senate race. On Sunday, Jones spent the day with top Black lawmakers like New Jersey Senator Cory Booker as they stumped for the Democratic candidate. “Will we now raise up the ech... Read more
Trump’s “us-versus-them” rhetoric hurts police and black lives
August 12, 2017 - President Trump has managed what few others could achieve, giving activists on both sides of the Black Lives Matter-Blue Lives Matter divide something to agree on. In his remarks to law enforcement officers gathered at the Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, N.Y., on July 28, Mr. Trump encouraged police not to worry about roughing up “thugs” when gettin... Read more
Trump uses racial slur at Native American ceremony
November 28, 2017 - U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks during an event honoring members of the Native American code talkers in the Oval Office of the White House, on November 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. Trump stated, 'You were here long before any of us were here. Although we have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas.' in reference to his ... Read more
Paul Manafort, Trump’s Former Campaign Chairman, Surrenders to Federal Authorities
Monday October 30, 2017 -
Paul Manafort, President Twitter Fingers’ former campaign chairman, surrendered to federal authorities Monday morning. Both Manafort and his former business associate Rick Gates were advised Monday morning to turn themselves in, and Manafort appeared to do so just after 8 a.m.
As NPR notes, Manafort was taken into custody just days after a federal ... Read more
NEW: Black & Latino Turnout Broke Records Last Week!
September 7, 2017 -
It’s confirmed: black voters turned out on August 29th at a higher level than for the past four mayoral primary elections, breaking the record yet again for total vote count and turnout rate. More than 9,300 African Americans voted last week, a whopping 20% increase over the 7,400 African American voters participating in the 2013 primary.&nb... Read more