The 47th president’s attempt to oust Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa D. Cook threatens the Fed’s independence and continues a troubling pattern of undermining Black leadership in public institutions. Dedrick Asante-Muhammad warns that such attacks destabilize democracy and risk erasing hard-won gains in representation and trust.
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Judge dismisses murder charges against Atlanta officer in 2019 shooting of unarmed man in closet
A federal judge dismissed murder charges against former Atlanta officer Sung Kim, ruling he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot unarmed Jimmy Atchison in 2019 during a fugitive task force operation. The decision sparked outrage from activists and Atchison’s family, who say it highlights a lack of accountability for officers on federal task forces and undermines efforts to address police violence.
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In First Debate, Trump Overwhelms Biden With Bluster and Lies
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. Well, that was awkward. The first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign has just ended in Atlanta, and it felt like a disservice to the public. Donald […]
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Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney
A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis resigned from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave or Willis couldn’t continue to pursue the charges.
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Fani Willis’ testimony evokes long-standing frustrations for Black women leaders
By Matt Brown and Jocelyn NoveckThe Associated Press Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is used to prosecuting high-profile, challenging cases. But as she parried questions about her own personal conduct from the witness stand against the legal teams for defendants her office has accused of election interference, many Black women recognized a dispiriting scene. […]