social movement originating in the USA
Historic Black church given 'Proud Boys' trademark calls for stand against hate: A judge ordered the naming rights of the extremist group the Proud Boys be given ...
npr.org/2025/02/06/nx-s1-5287867/historic-black-church-trademark-proud-boys
Quick Glance: Court Rules in Favor of Metropolitan AME Church
- The court ruled that the Metropolitan AME Church owns the Proud Boys' trademark after the group failed to pay a $2.8 million judgment.
- This decision enables the church to block the Proud Boys from using their trademark and to benefit from merchandise sales.
- Rev. William H. Lamar IV emphasized that this ruling sends a strong message against violent white supremacist groups.
- Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio stated he would disregard the court's ruling, deeming it unjust.
The Nation Feb 07
Trump’s Presence at the Super Bowl Is an Affront to Every NFL Player: The Nation Magazine
thenation.com/article/society/trumps-presence-at-the-super-bowl-is-affront-to-every-nfl-player/
"Rest is resistance": Black women ignore Trump to find peace: The GOP controls all three branches of government, and "Now the guard rails are off ...
axios.com/2025/02/02/black-women-post-harris-under-trump
Medcalf: DEI backlash is no surprise: The wave of support for diversity, equity and inclusion following George Floyd’s murder in 2020 was never real.
startribune.com/medcalf-dei-backlash-is-no-surprise/601219172
California fires destroyed or damaged nearly half of Black homes in Altadena: Residents fear wildfires could erase a once-thriving community that nurtured Black ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/06/altadena-wildfires-black-households
Why ‘equal opportunity for all’ and DEI are not the same thing: President Donald Trump revoked the landmark Equal Employment Opportunity rule signed by President ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2025/0131/dei-equal-opportunity-act-trump-johnson
Paid articlePaywall
Target says it is ending its DEI goals and programs, citing an 'evolving external landscape'
pbs.org/newshour/politics/target-says-it-is-ending-its-dei-goals-and-programs-citing-an-evolving-external-landscape
Quick Glance: Target Scales Back Diversity Goals Amid Political Pressure
- Target has decided to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs under pressure from conservative activists and the current administration.
- The retailer will end a program designed to support Black employees and businesses, which was initiated after George Floyd's death.
- This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action in college admissions and similar moves by other major brands.
- While companies like Costco and Apple maintain their DEI commitments, Target announced it will no longer participate in effectiveness surveys of its initiatives.
Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat: Target on Friday said it’s rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs — ...
cnbc.com/2025/01/24/target-rolls-back-major-dei-initiatives.html
Oscar-Nominated Emilia Pérez Star Apologises After Offensive Social Media Posts Are Unearthed
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/karla-sofia-gascon-emilia-perez-apologises-offensive-tweets_uk_679c90a2e4b0d0c917eba864
Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
apnews.com/article/target-diversity-equity-inclusion-minneapolis-civil-rights-850701b0126bd9417dd488c72f5f8a81
Jesse Hagopian on the “New McCarthyism”: As More Educators Self-Censor, Others Vow to Teach the Truth
democracynow.org/2025/2/6/jesse_hagopian_on_the_new_mccarthyism
After Target backs away from diversity programs, civil rights activists call for a boycott
pbs.org/newshour/nation/after-target-backs-away-from-diversity-programs-civil-rights-activists-call-for-a-boycott
Tulsa reparations plan unveiled to help race massacre victims and descendants: The plan calls for land determined to be illegally taken to be returned to ...
axios.com/2025/02/04/tulsa-massacre-victims-descendants-reparations
Book examines Sherman's march and its massive emancipation: The book's release comes on the heels of the 160th anniversary of the march.
axios.com/2025/02/09/book-shermans-march-sea-emancipation
Seemingly irresistible just a few years ago, movements aimed at addressing systemic inequalities are now in retreat. Can they recover? Where ‘woke’ went wrong
Washington National Cathedral Bishop Calls Out Trump to His Face: Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, a bishop at Washington National Cathedral, made a plea to President ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/washington-national-cathedral-bishop-trump-1235242803/
Proud Boys lose trademark to Black church they vandalized in 2020: 'The ProudBoys are now changing our name to the.... 'African Methodist Episcopal Boys ...
globalnews.ca/news/11004593/proud-boys-trademark-black-church-court-ruling/
Donald Trump implements ‘One Flag Policy,’ bans Pride and Black Lives Matter flags at government buildings | Today News
livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-implements-one-flag-policy-bans-pride-and-black-lives-matter-flags-at-government-buildings-11737739550961.html
Lakeville school board votes to remove ‘inclusive poster series’: The hours-long, emotional board meeting ended with a vote Tuesday night for a new poster series ...
startribune.com/lakeville-school-board-votes-to-remove-inclusive-poster-series/601213246
CBS News Jan 30
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives: Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the ...
cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/how-to-watch-activists-call-for-boycott-of-target-following-rollback-of-dei-initiatives/
How Democrats lost the DEI war | Conservatives won the culture war by riding the backlash to Black Lives Matter protests.
politico.com/news/2025/02/08/trump-dei-diversity-federal-workers-00203254
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Tweet Controversy: ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón apologized after a slew of her old Islamophobic, anti-Asian ...
thecut.com/article/emilia-perez-star-karla-sofia-gascon-tweet-controversy.html
‘People around me are almost universally concerned’: Bishop who begged Trump to have ‘mercy’ talks threats
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/bishop-trump-threats-mariann-budde-b2686665.html
Trump bans non-US flags at embassies | Africanews: The move marks a departure from practices seen under the Biden administration, where gay pride and Black Lives ...
africanews.com/2025/01/24/trump-bans-non-us-flags-at-embassies/
Black-owned brands urge US consumers not to boycott Target over end of diversity efforts
gazette.com/news/us-world/black-owned-brands-urge-us-consumers-not-to-boycott-target-over-end-of-diversity-efforts/article_4d204154-abdf-51ed-9325-01ed9f198706.html
I'm Black But Look White. Here Are The Horrible Things White People Feel Safe Telling Me.
huffpost.com/entry/black-woman-white-privilege-racism2_n_678fecb7e4b0b9429ede0db8
Portland police chief apologizes to mass shooting victims falsely said to be armed
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/01/portland-police-chief-apologizes
Trini activist to return...predicts bleak America during Trump presidency: Senior CNN Correspondent Donie O’Sullivan trudges though the fresh carpet of snow ...
trinidadexpress.com/features/local/trini-activist-to-return-predicts-bleak-america-during-trump-presidency/article_9afbdca0-d84f-11ef-8951-ebded2cc67d5.html
“I Was Saved By God To Make America Great Again”: President Trump Doubles Down On Xenophobia And Divisiveness During Inauguration Speech
essence.com/news/trump-inauguration-2025/
Black-owned brands urge US consumers not to boycott Target over end of diversity efforts
usatoday.com/story/money/2025/01/28/targets-dei-black-owned-businesses/78002193007/
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman seeks breakthrough for Black coaches on a historic day in America
pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/notre-dames-marcus-freeman-seeks-breakthrough-for-black-coaches-on-a-histo/
Target ends DEI goals amid 'evolving external landscape,' company says: Target officials announced plans to end some initiatives established to promote diversity ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/target-dei-20054488.php
Juan Williams details 2nd civil rights movement in 'New Prize for These Eyes': In 1987, journalist Juan Williams helped illuminate the Civil Rights Movement with ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/juan-williams-details-2nd-civil-rights-movement-in-new-prize-for-these-eyes
What Happened to Black Lives Matter? BLM's Energy Has Dispersed: The criminal justice system still needs reform. But the movement’s energy has dispersed.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-01-24/what-happened-to-black-lives-matter-blm-s-energy-has-dispersed
Paid articlePaywallPresident Biden Posthumously Pardons Revolutionary Pan-African Leader Marcus Garvey
essence.com/news/biden-posthomously-pardons-marcus-garvey/
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Posthumous Pardon to Marcus Garvey
- President Biden has issued a posthumous pardon for Marcus Garvey, a significant Black nationalist who inspired figures like Malcolm X and Nelson Mandela.
- The pardon comes over a century after Garvey's conviction for mail fraud in 1923, which is viewed as politically motivated.
- Garvey's family and supporters have advocated for this pardon since the 1980s to rectify a long-standing injustice.
- This action is seen as a recognition of the historical suppression of Black leaders and movements, honoring Garvey's critical contributions to civil rights.
Running in Circles on Racial Justice: Hard-fought victories in terms of racial justice in the U.S. are always met with a vicious backlash that makes progress a ...
commondreams.org/opinion/circles-racial-justice
Rookie QBs who have advanced to conference championship weekend, since 1970:
◻️ Shaun King, 1999
◻️ Ben Roethlisberger, 2004
◻️ Joe Flacco ... Show more
The Urgency of Interracial Solidarity in a Divided Nation: By pitting Black and Brown communities against each other, shadow actors promote the false notion that ...
commondreams.org/opinion/interracial-solidarity
[Kyle Brandt] Rookie QBs to start a title game, and where their teams’ scoring defenses ranked: Brock Purdy - 1st, Mark Sanchez - 3rd, Joe Flacco - 3rd ...
twitter.com/KyleBrandt/status/1880968767267860622
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Biden pressed to pardon Black leader Marcus Garvey posthumously: Garvey's son and several members of the Congressional Black Caucus want the pardon.
axios.com/2025/01/04/marcus-garveys-biden-posthumous-pardon
The Nation Jan 07
Left-Populists—Unshackle Your Imaginations!: The Nation Magazine
thenation.com/article/politics/democrats-progressivism-corporate-party-politics/
BLM activist-turned-mayor in Georgia accused of using $26K for unauthorized purchases, including overseas trip
nypost.com/2025/01/17/us-news/ga-mayor-khalid-kamau-faces-scrutiny-of-alleged-unauthorized-purchases/
Homelessness in the US hit the highest level on record in 2024, as data showed that more than 771,000 people experienced homelessness in the past year ... Show more
US homelessness rose by record 18% in latest annual data | Reuters
US homelessness rose by record 18% in latest annual data | Reuters
Quick Glance: U.S. Homelessness Hits Record High in 2024
- Homelessness in the U.S. rose by 18% in 2024, with a 33% increase among homeless children.
- Over 770,000 people were homeless on a single night in January 2024, with Black individuals comprising 32% of the homeless population.
- Factors contributing to the record high include the migrant crisis, devastating wildfires in Maui, and soaring housing costs.
- The overall poverty rate stands at 12.4%, but is significantly higher at 21.3% for Black individuals and 16.9% for Latinos.
Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash: Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI ...
reuters.com/business/boardroom-diversity-stalls-face-conservative-backlash-2025-01-06/
‘Anxious’ Flight Passenger Climbs Out Onto Wing: The female passenger reportedly opened the emergency exit after the plane landed.
thedailybeast.com/anxious-flight-passenger-climbs-out-onto-wing/
Quick Glance: The Dark Side of Online Smear Campaigns
- The online defamation of women has escalated, as seen in Blake Lively's case.
- Lively alleges that she endured sexual harassment and bullying from director Justin Baldoni and others during the filming of 'It Ends With Us.'
- Baldoni reportedly hired a PR team to manipulate public sentiment against Lively, resulting in a significant decline in her popularity.
- The discourse around the impact of unverified gossip on social media prompts a critical reevaluation of how information is consumed.
Saudi Gazette/ Jan 02
Fatal beating of Black inmate at New York prison sparks outrage: Protesters in New York gathered Monday at separate demonstrations in Manhattan and Albany ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/648295
NFL's embrace of the Trump dance explains why he won America | Opinion: Egghead Democrats didn't notice that Trump was leading the cool kids streaking down the ...
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/greg-moore/2024/12/23/trump-dance-nfl-democrats-politics/77156805007/
Working with Nikki Giovanni, The Atlantic’s Jenisha Watts learned what she calls the poet’s most important lesson: Never stop moving forward. What Nikki Giovanni Wouldn’t Write About - The Atlantic
In 2019 ... Show more
A CNN Pundit Was Roasted For His 'Woke Mob' Rant — And Experts Have Thoughts: Scott Jennings was not pleased with Caitlin Clark's decision to speak out about ...
huffpost.com/entry/scott-jennings-cnn-caitlin-clark-woke-mob_n_67606558e4b0d06419ec4877
Daniel Penny found not guilty in chokehold death of Jordan Neely on NYC subway: A jury acquitted him of criminally negligent homicide.
axios.com/2024/12/10/daniel-penny-nyc-subway-chokehold-jordan-neely-not-guilty
Quick Glance: Verdict in Neely Case: Marine Acquitted of Charges
- A Marine veteran was acquitted by a Manhattan jury after using a chokehold on Jordan Neely, leading to Neely's death.
- The court ruled that Daniel Penny could not be convicted of criminally negligent homicide, following the dismissal of a manslaughter charge.
- The defense claimed Penny was protecting himself and other passengers from Neely, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, while the prosecution argued Penny's response was excessive.
- Neely's tragic background and mental health issues were highlighted during the trial, intensifying debates on public safety and vigilantism.
Nikki Giovanni, poet and civil rights activist, dies at 81: Nikki Giovanni, a prominent poet, civil rights activist and educator, has died at 81 ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2024-12-10/nikki-giovanni-dead-poetry
Quick Glance: Nikki Giovanni: Icon of Black Poetry Passes Away
- Nikki Giovanni, a prominent poet and activist, passed away at the age of 81 from lung cancer.
- She was a leading figure in the Black Arts Movement and celebrated public intellectual known for her poignant poems addressing race, politics, and gender issues.
- Giovanni authored over 30 books, including bestsellers, and was a sought-after speaker on the lecture circuit.
- Her legacy endures in the literature and culture of the African American community.
Another New Twitter? Good Luck With That.: Users are now flocking to Bluesky. But every social media platform becomes a wasteland in the end.
nytimes.com/2024/12/14/magazine/bluesky-social-media.html
What Nikki Giovanni Wouldn’t Write About: I had the privilege of editing the poet, who died on Monday. Her biggest lesson: Keep moving forward.
theatlantic.com/books/archive/2024/12/poet-nikki-giovanni-taught-us-keep-moving/681000/
Black Lives Matter leader sparks outrage as he claims 'KKK got another victory' in rant outside Daniel Penny trial
nypost.com/2024/12/06/us-news/blm-head-accuses-daniel-penny-jurors-of-racism-report/
Second-Degree Manslaughter Dismissed Against Daniel Penny in Death of Jordan Neely
democracynow.org/2024/12/9/headlines/second_degree_manslaughter_dismissed_against_daniel_penny_in_death_of_jordan_neely
Memphis police discriminated against Black people and used excessive force, DOJ report finds
axios.com/2024/12/05/memphis-police-justice-department-report-tyre-nichols
Three police officers in Brazil sentenced in tear gas suffocation case: The three officers were convicted in the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/7/three-police-officers-in-brazil-sentenced-in-tear-gas-suffocation-case
What if the middle-aged white women often derided as entitled and privileged were actually the 'sentinels' of society, keeping our rules-based order in check? ... Show more
The Revenge of the Karen - Newsweek
The Revenge of the Karen - Newsweek
I Watched One of the Era’s Most Spectacular Workplace Implosions Happen in Real Time. It Still Haunts Me.
slate.com/business/2024/12/carlos-watson-ozy-media-conviction-sentence-crime.html
Florida Woman Who Fatally Shot Black Neighbor Gets 25 Years in Prison: Susan Lorincz, who shot Ajike Owens, was convicted of manslaughter. The case prompted ...
nytimes.com/2024/11/25/us/police-deputies-killed-crash-florida.html
Unwavering Hope: The Strength of Our Black LGBTQIA+ Community in Transformative Times
commondreams.org/opinion/unwavering-hope-the-strength-of-our-black-lgbtqia-community-in-transformative-times
Is ‘Wicked’ an allegory for the presidential election? Why it’s resonating with Black women.
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/12/03/wicked-trump-election-comparisons-take-over-tiktok/76707496007/
A Black Lives Matter activist called on “black vigilantes” to avenge Jordan Neely’s death immediately following Daniel Penny’s acquittal Monday.
Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department: The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/05/us/politics/memphis-justice-oversight-police-department.html
'My son's killer was pardoned - it was like losing him all over again': A mom whose Air Force veteran son was murdered at a Black Lives Matter protest says ...
themirror.com/news/us-news/my-sons-killer-pardoned-like-845548
Jury Awards $98.65 Million to Family of Man Killed by Former Dallas Police Officer
nytimes.com/2024/11/21/us/botham-jean-guyger-texas-police-killing-trial.html
Quick Glance: Jury Awards Nearly $100 Million to Botham Jean's Family
- The jury awarded Botham Jean's family $98.65 million to send a message about safety for Dallas County residents.
- Amber Guyger fatally shot Jean in 2018, mistakenly believing he was a burglar, and was later convicted of murder.
- The trial focused on Guyger's excessive use of force and violation of Jean's constitutional rights, with her absence indicating a lack of accountability.
- The verdict included $38.65 million in compensatory damages and $60 million in punitive damages, representing justice for Botham Jean's legacy.
Milwaukee's Black history has been neglected for too long. Let's change that. | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/john-gurda/2024/12/08/milwaukee-african-american-history-black-historical-museum/76702555007/
Young men leaving traditional churches for 'masculine' Orthodox Christianity in droves
nypost.com/2024/12/03/us-news/young-men-are-converting-to-orthodox-christianity-in-droves/
‘Woke’ didn’t lose the US election: the patrician class who hijacked identity politics did | Nesrine Malik
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/25/woke-lost-us-election-patrician-class-identity-politics
The Campaign Against Avowed Reveals The Bigotry That Fuels The Anti-Woke
kotaku.com/avowed-microsoft-obsidian-anti-woke-dei-twitter-1851714901
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