Pras Michel has begun serving a 14-year federal prison sentence after being convicted on charges tied to illegal foreign political contributions and acting as an unregistered agent.
Tag: Barack Obama
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The Black power struggle is not over—It has evolved
By Michael Eugene Johnson There is a dangerous myth circulating in some corners of public discourse: that the Black Power struggle ended decades ago. That it peaked in the 1960s and early 1970s with fiery rhetoric, militant activism and iconic leaders and then quietly disappeared into history as equality was “achieved.” This notion is convenient […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations
A U.N.-backed panel says racist rhetoric by U.S. leaders and strict immigration enforcement have contributed to serious human rights violations, urging the U.S. to review its policies and halt enforcement near schools, hospitals, and churches.
Posted inNational News
Thousands honor Rev. Jesse Jackson’s life and legacy at Chicago homegoing
Thousands gathered at Chicago’s House of Hope on March 6 to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who died Feb. 17 at age 84. Former presidents, national leaders and activists paid tribute to his lifelong fight for justice, voting rights and equality, urging a new generation to carry forward his message to “keep hope alive.”
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Beyond the deletion: Why 47 owes the Obamas and the public the truth
By Rev. Stacy Swimp On the night of Feb. 5, 2026, a video shared to President Trump’s Truth Social account depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. This occurred during the first week of Black History Month, just days after a presidential proclamation praising the contributions of Black Americans. This […]
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There are no ‘third world dictatorships’ in Maryland
Dayvon Love, director of public policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS), a Baltimore-based grassroots think-tank, argues that accusations of “dictatorship” aimed at Black political leaders in Maryland reveal deep racial double standards about who is allowed to wield power. He contrasts the tolerance historically shown to forceful White leaders with the backlash Black officials face for far milder assertions of authority, contending that such rhetoric reflects anxieties about shifting power dynamics rather than genuine concerns about democracy.
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NAACP condemns racist social media post shared by president
The 47th president of the United States shared a video on social media depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, which was met with widespread criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.
Posted inENTERTAINMENT
Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign
Fugees rapper Pras Michel was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegally directing millions in foreign funds to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign and related crimes, including acting as an unregistered foreign agent and witness tampering, charges he plans to appeal.
Posted inWord In Black
Inside the soon-to-open Obama Presidential Center
The Barack Obama Presidential Center, set to open on Chicago’s South Side in spring 2026, will be a first-of-its-kind presidential library and community hub. The 19-acre campus will feature green spaces, a library branch, a podcast studio, and areas for public events, while the museum building—shaped like four hands coming together—will house exhibits on Obama’s presidency and the foundation’s programs.
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Dear White men, why are you so angry?
Social historian Edmond W. Davis challenges White men to confront the roots of their anger despite holding the greatest wealth, power and influence in America. He urges emotionally mature White men to guide younger generations away from rage and violence, warning that unchecked White male extremism poses the nation’s greatest domestic threat.
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160 years after Juneteenth 1865: Racism, misogyny, harmful public policy, and destruction of lives
R.L. Byrd is an author known for his two novels, “Looking For Sweet Love” and “Black Coffee.” In this piece, he argues that 160 years after Juneteenth, the U.S. has entered a new era of racial and gender-based “Deconstruction,” as civil rights and diversity gains are being systematically dismantled under the current administration.
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For the 1st time in its 116-year history, the NAACP won’t invite sitting president to its annual convention
For the first time in its 116-year history, the NAACP will not invite a sitting president to its national convention, citing the 47th president’s attacks on democracy and civil rights. The organization criticized his authoritarian policies, including voter suppression, military crackdowns on civilians and the removal of diversity-focused programs, while the White House accused the NAACP of sowing division.