Dr. Zekeh Gbotokuma argues that the 47th president’s attack on diversity, equity and inclusion distorts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision by promoting a false notion of “colorblind” meritocracy. He contends that Executive Order 14173 and related rhetoric recast efforts to remedy historic discrimination as bias against White men, reinforcing a “presumption of incompetence” toward women and minorities. Drawing on Bernice King and other scholars, Gbotokuma maintains that King called for confronting racism—not ignoring it—and warns that dismantling DEI threatens civil-rights gains and deepens inequality.
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Update: Smithsonian officials say the Greensboro lunch counter exhibit at the ‘Blacksonian’ will now remain at the museum
The Smithsonian confirmed that the Greensboro lunch counter exhibit, a pivotal Civil Rights Movement artifact, will remain on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, addressing concerns about the removal of Black resistance artifacts.
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47th president orders purge of Black history from Smithsonian, targets African American museum
A new executive order, chillingly titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” declares that the Smithsonian, once a symbol of “American excellence,” has become tainted by narratives that portray “American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”
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Vice President Harris certifies 2024 election results on anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed Donald Trump as the next president of the United States on January 6, four years after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in protest of President Joe Biden’s 2020 win.
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Racist rumors, bomb threats and their toll on Black students
Springfield City School District has been disrupted by unfounded rumors of Haitian immigrants stealing and eating pets, leading to bomb threats and evacuations, which have disproportionately impacted students of color.
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Walz takes on Vance for vice presidency in live debate
Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance engaged in a policy-heavy debate on Oct 1, focusing their criticism on the top of the ticket and outlining the policy and character differences between their running mates.
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How Kamala Harris Talks About Race Issues
Why hasn’t Harris publicly supported reparations? Look no further than the Republicans’ cynical race strategy.
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Opinion: Black Vote, Black Power: Trump is losing it
Donald Trump is losing momentum in the 2024 presidential election, while Kamala Harris is gaining momentum and Republican pollster Frank Luntz has not seen anything like this in 30 days.
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Trump Is Losing It
Kamala Harris is outlining what she’ll do as president. Donald Trump is busy telling lies, attacking her race, and making fun of her.
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Vice President Harris is carrying the torch into our future
Jaime Harrison highlights the accomplishments of Vice President Kamala Harris, contrasting her record with that of Donald Trump, who has made racist and sexist comments about her, and emphasizes the importance of electing her as President of the United States.
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Trump is making his 2024 campaign about Harris’ race, whether Republicans want him to or not
Donald Trump has doubled down on his derisive and false charge that Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Jamaican and Indian heritage, only recently “turned Black” for political gain, while some Republicans have distanced themselves from the comment.