Musician Oliver Anthony announced his debut album will be released on Sunday. Hymnal of a Troubled Man’s Mind is an autobiographical album about the 10 years of Anthony’s life before rising to fame last year. His 2023 song “Rich Men North of Richmond” became an overnight viral hit, with over 1.5 million views on YouTube […]
A California lawmaker wants to tax gold, cotton, and other items linked to slavery and use the money for reparations for black people. The bill introduced by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer is one of 12 bills backed by the California Legislative Black Caucus. The bills stem from a 2023 report published by the state’s reparations task […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion in his investigation into Boeing’s parts supplier to determine if the ideology contributed to safety issues. Paxton launched an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. on Thursday after what his office said are “reoccurring issues with certain airplane parts provided to Boeing,” including incidents […]
As President Joe Biden held a $25 million fundraiser at New York City’s Radio Music Hall, his main political rival Donald Trump attended the Thursday wake of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller. The contrast was brought up on MSNBC Friday morning, where hosts Willie Geist and Jonathan Lemire accused the former president of “making it political.” Diller, […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said, starting Saturday, five facilities being used to house illegal immigrants would be reopened to the public, as “they are no longer necessary.” The five parks used to shelter immigrants are a part of the city’s New Arrivals Mission in which Chicago, a sanctuary city, provides asylum to illegal immigrants who […]
Republican strategist Karl Rove and former Obama adviser David Plouffe both agreed that President Joe Biden‘s significant cash advantage over former President Donald Trump‘s campaign is a key advantage in the race for the White House. While they both made clear money is not the deciding factor, in a tight race, a cash advantage can […]
Democrats are planning to open 30 new offices across Michigan to bolster support for the party and President Joe Biden’s campaign for reelection in the crucial swing state. According to the Detroit News, the offices should open by mid-April and will serve as organizing hubs for volunteers. Lavora Barnes, chairwoman of the Michigan Democratic Party, […]
Actor Louis Gossett Jr. died Friday at the age of 87 in Santa Monica, California, his family confirmed. A cause of death has not been made public. Gossett was best known for his Emmy-winning performance as Fiddler in the 1977 miniseries Roots. He went on to become the first black actor to win the Best […]
The Kentucky Senate Republican supermajority failed to pass a ban on university diversity, equity, and inclusion offices late Thursday night, likely killing the measure for the legislative session. The Senate adjourned just prior to midnight without passing the bill to defund DEI offices, staff, and training dedicated to “implementing and promoting” the “discriminatory concepts” at […]
GOP strategists say Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are vulnerable with House Speaker Mike Johnson (D-LA) planning to present Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) with two articles of impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas when Congress returns from recess. A vote against the articles of impeachment would anger a strong base of conservative […]
