Alexis Taylor is managing editor of the AFRO American Newspapers. This week, she discusses the economic lynching of those who are chose to speak on the late Charlie Kirk’s history of White supremacy.
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Reality check: How Black ministers took on Charlie Kirk’s killing
Charlie Kirk, 31, an avowed Christian, White nationalist, and White House insider, had a history of bigoted, racist remarks. Since his assassination, conservatives have compared him to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., but Black ministers pushed back on that comparison in sermons the Sunday after the murder.
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Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests push back on 47th president’s parade, policies and power
On June 14, 2025, tens of thousands of Americans in all 50 states participated in coordinated “No Kings” protests opposing the 47th president’s birthday military parade and his perceived authoritarian leadership. The demonstrations featured widespread calls to defend democracy, visible displays of solidarity—including images of Barack Obama—and a firm stance against what protesters described as an erosion of democratic norms.