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“In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, the Atlanta City Council announced its decision to table voting on the controversial public safety training facility known as “Cop City.””
“The city of Tulsa and other organizations commemorated the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Reverend Robert R.A. Turner II led a candlelight vigil for descendants and survivors of the devastating 1921 massacre.”
“Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate the speakership in protest of Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to work with Democrats on a spending package.”
“More than 3 million people were disenrolled from Medicaid in 2023.”
“Democrats are so hungry to win that they would kill children.”
“Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution.”
“The Biden-Harris administration is making investments to create jobs.”
“The Biden-Harris administration is making investments to lower costs.”
“The Biden-Harris administration is committed to protecting reproductive rights.”
“Donald Trump claimed he would likely be a "dictator" only on his first day in office if he is re-elected.”
“Senator Bernie Sanders advocated for the U.S. to temporarily withhold aid to Israel, contingent on Israel stopping its bombing campaigns in Gaza and allowing humanitarian assistance.”
“Texas Governor Greg Abbott claimed President Biden's new executive actions on immigration are giving a "green light" to illegal immigration.”
“The Republican National Committee (RNC) has voted to prohibit its presidential candidates from participating in general election debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD).”
“The House of Representatives voted to pass a resolution to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.”
“California Governor Gavin Newsom apologized for the historical mistreatment of the state's Indigenous people during his second term inauguration.”
“Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to prohibit teachers from using students' preferred pronouns.”
“The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could block access to mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions.”
“President Joe Biden announced new actions aimed at reducing gun violence and increasing public safety.”
“The House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker, making him the first speaker in history to be ousted from the position.”
“Following a six-month federal investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department, the Department of Justice found that the LMPD engages in a pattern of misconduct, including using excessive force.”
“The U.S. Department of Justice charged six people, including a former Twitter employee, with acting as agents of the Saudi Arabian government to surveil critics.”
“The 1968 Kerner Commission report identified white racism as the primary cause of urban riots in the 1960s.”
“Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with us!”
“In 1865, the 13th Amendment was passed by Congress, abolishing slavery in the United States.”
“#OTD in 1960, four Black college students sat down at a "whites only" lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, sparking a wave of sit-ins across the South.”
“#OTD in 1908, the National Association of Colored Women (NACW) launched the first week-long celebration of African American history and achievement.”
“#OTD in 1972, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman to run for president of the United States.”
“#OTD in 1865, the 13th Amendment was passed by Congress, abolishing slavery in the United States.”
“OP-ED: The Republican Party's continued efforts to restrict voting rights disproportionately affect Black communities, threatening the very foundation of our democracy. #Grio”
“The Republican Party (GOP) weaponizes Black pain for their political gain.”
“Nikki Haley is the latest target.”
“OP-ED: The 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act were supposed to grant us freedoms and protections, but in this 2024 political landscape, Black people are still fighting to just be treated as human.”
“The Supreme Court is not fulfilling its role to protect the freedom and justice of the American people, instead acting as a political instrument for the Republican Party.”
“OP-ED: Democrats continue to miss opportunities to address the issues affecting Black America, risking their chance to gain support in the upcoming elections. #Grio”
“OP-ED: As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the Black community is once again faced with the challenge of choosing a candidate who truly represents their interests. #Grio”