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‘The function of racism is distraction’: Zohran Mamdani quotes Toni Morrison in calling out critics’ bigotry

In the final stretch before Election Day, New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is calling out the “bigotry” of his critics, who have made several Islamophobic comments about him and his campaign. Mamdani, who could become the first Muslim elected mayor of New York City on Nov. 4, quoted Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison in denouncing the rhetoric in today’s political environment. “I think often about Toni Morrison, you know, she said that, ‘The function of racism is […]

October 28, 2025 1

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‘Surgical racism’: North Carolina’s new map that ices out its only Black congressman ignites outrage

A new congressional map passed by North Carolina Republicans has caused outrage amid a nationwide redistricting strategy demanded by President Donald Trump that is primarily targeting Black members of Congress. The 1st Congressional District, currently held by U.S. Rep. Don Davis, North Carolina’s only Black congressman, has been redrawn to become an unwinnable seat for Democrats. The district, comprised of many Black rural voters, has elected a Black Democrat since 1992. “We’ve seen this pattern before: it’s what I call […]

October 24, 2025

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Poll Downplays Racism, Project 2025 Doesn’t – BlackPressUSA

By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent A new 16-page issue brief by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies warns that federal industrial policy investments aimed at advancing economic opportunity for Black communities are under threat, as the Trump administration eliminates key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) provisions and slows the disbursement of funding. Authored by policy analyst Dr. Gabrielle Smith Finnie, the report, “Shifting the Narrative on Industrial Policy: Opportunities for Genuine Economic Mobility and […]

August 5, 2025 2

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‘Racism is expensive’: Gov. Wes Moore says racial wealth gap is costing America big time

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is on the frontlines in the fight to close the racial wealth gap in America, and he hopes his actions in his state will serve as a model across the country. “Let’s be clear: The racial wealth gap has cost this country $16 trillion in GDP over the past two decades,” said Moore, who, on Juneteenth, unveiled the latest actions he’s taking to close the racial wealth gap in Maryland. “Racism is expensive. Bigotry is expensive,” […]

June 20, 2025 1

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Federal agencies now flag or avoid words like ‘Black’ and ‘racism’ to comply with Trump administration

As the Trump White House continues to transform the federal government to the will of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement — particularly with issues like race, gender and sexuality — the new administration is literally eliminating or severely reducing the use of hundreds of words and concepts that have been targeted by Republicans for years. A New York Times analysis of memos, federal agency guidances, and other documents found that since taking office on Jan. 20, certain words have […]

March 10, 2025 2

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Black Voters Matter co-founder says Trump ‘ain’t sh—t’ and election is a reprimand on racism

LaTosha Brown wants undecided Black voters this election cycle to know one thing about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump: He “ain’t s–t.”Brown’s voting rights organization, Black Voters Matter PAC, recently used the explicit phrase about Trump in an election ad aimed at setting the record straight about his presidency. “Did you know that Trump wanted the military to actually shoot Black Lives Matter protesters?” Brown says in the ad, which includes Black Voters Matter co-founder Cliff Albright, journalist Roland Martin […]

October 30, 2024 3

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Harris praised after calling out Trump’s racism, embrace of hate and white violence at debate

Gleeful Democrats are praising Vice President Kamala Harris after Tuesday’s presidential debate as they and voters polled shortly afterward overwhelmingly said she bested former President Donald Trump. The Democratic presidential nominee took Trump to task on his racist history, embrace of white violence and hate, and “weak” record as president. “Donald Trump was being embarrassed in ways that nobody has ever embarrassed him before,” said Mandela Barnes, senior fellow at People For the American Way. Harris, who often looked directly […]

September 12, 2024 1

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Harris faces delicate walk with Trump’s racism at presidential debate

Though Vice President Kamala Harris has faced incessant attacks from Donald Trump and Republicans on her race and gender since emerging as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, don’t expect her to lean too much into it during Tuesday night’s presidential debate. According to the New York Times, the Harris campaign has “ditched” what she sees as an “unsuccessful” strategy” to call out Trump’s racism and sexism. The outlet reported, “The vice president’s aides believe it’s a waste of time to […]

September 9, 2024 1

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California lawmakers pass landmark bills to atone for racism, but hold off on fund to take action

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers this week passed some of the nation’s most ambitious legislation aimed at atoning for a legacy of racist policies that drove disparities for Black people, from housing to education to health. None of the bills would provide widespread direct payments to African Americans. The state Legislature instead approved proposals allowing for the return of land or compensation to families whose property was unjustly seized by the government, and issuing a formal apology for laws […]

September 3, 2024