Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd’s killing by police comes back into view Progressives largely commended Walz’s actions, but he also drew critique for deploying National Guard during protests The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2024
Sheriff won't quit after Massey killing "We failed Sonya," Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell acknowledged, before asking for forgiveness Salon · Jul 31, 2024
Vice President Harris Vows To Go 'All In' For Presidency Vice President Kamala Harris reaches out to Rev. Al Sharpton post-Biden's decision, vows to commit to her presidential campaign. Top News · Jul 22, 2024
Al Sharpton on Joe Biden’s re-election bid: ‘Let him make up his mind’ Veteran civil rights leader hesitates to call for president to step aside, noting Biden’s strong first-term record The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2024
Funeral is held for Black man who died while being pinned down by security outside a Milwaukee hotel Civil rights activist Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy at Thursday funeral in Wisconsin The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
Milwaukee hotel employees fired after death of Black man who was pinned to ground Several employees involved in the death of a Black man who was pinned to the ground outside a Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee have been fired The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards The Rev. Al Sharpton is set to travel to Milwaukee to deliver a eulogy for a Black man who died after being pinned to the ground by hotel security guards The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
Biden's crisis throws MSNBC into chaos Democrats' house network circles the wagons around Joe Biden, risking its last vestiges of credibility Salon · Jul 6, 2024
'Strategist of nonviolence': US civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson dies at 95 The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95. France 24 · Jun 11, 2024
Ex-Trump lawyer rebuts felony conspiracy Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed, without evidence, that President Joe Biden was behind his criminal trial Salon · Jun 3, 2024
Rev. Al Sharpton Calls For Justice In Frank Tyson Case Funeral service for Frank Tyson, who died in police custody, sparks calls for justice and accountability in the community. Top News · May 8, 2024
New York governor said Black kids in the Bronx do not know the word ‘computer’ Kathy Hochul made comment at California conference to showcase upstate AI center before apologizing on Monday night The Guardian - US · May 7, 2024
President Biden Addresses Racial Justice Conference, Highlights Achievements President Biden addresses racial justice conference, highlighting achievements and future goals to empower the Black community. Top News · Apr 12, 2024
Al Sharpton: Trump’s $60 Bibles ‘a spit in the face of people that really believe’ The Rev Al Sharpton makes comment to MSNBC amid backlash over Republican’s latest moneymaking scheme The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2024
The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2024 ‘Unbought and unbossed’: the incredible, historic story of Shirley Chisholm A new Netflix biopic brings the achievements of the first Black woman to serve in the US Congress to a wide audience
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024 If we the Black voters ‘get loud’, neither the Tories nor Donald Trump will survive On both sides of the Atlantic, populists are peddling racism. I’m in the UK to urge Black communities to see it for what it is, says civil rights leader Al Sharpton
WEKU · Feb 1, 2024 The fight over banning menthol cigarettes has a long history steeped in race Black smokers make up menthol tobacco's largest market, and have the highest rates of lung cancer. But the fight over banning menthol is a complex and divisive issue in the Black community.
Salon · Jan 25, 2024 Scott mocked for "humiliating" himself "I just love you," the South Carolina senator professed to Donald Trump
Salon · Jan 22, 2024 Joe Tacopina: Trump could be convicted “I had to follow my compass," attorney Joe Tacopina told MSNBC
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024 War in Gaza, election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holiday As communities nationwide are preparing to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this weekend, some will take a cue from the civil rights icon’s history of protest amid the war in Gaza and a looming presidential election
Top News · Jan 5, 2024 Rev. Al Sharpton sparks controversy with remarks on DEI agenda Join the fiery debate as Shelby Steele and Reverend Al Sharpton clash over the role of DEI and the resignation of Claudine Gay at Harvard. A passionate and...
Top News · Jan 5, 2024 Senator Kennedy slams former Harvard President for resignation amid racism allegations Uncover the lively exchange between Senator John Kennedy and the controversial resigning Harvard President Claudine Gay, as they discuss diversity and poli...
The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2024 Al Sharpton says ousted Harvard chief was ‘scapegoat’ in fight against diversity Civil rights leader hosts protest outside office of alumnus who spearheaded campaign to remove Claudine Gay and criticized DEI
Top News · Jan 4, 2024 Protests against Harvard donor outside New York office led by Reverend Sharpton Protests erupt outside Harvard donor's office as Reverend Al Sharpton leads the charge. Controversy surrounds Harvard's recent personnel changes and calls ...
The Guardian - US · Jan 3, 2024 ‘A bully’: the billionaire who led calls for Claudine Gay’s Harvard exit US hedge fund manager Bill Ackman posts 4,000-word screed decrying ‘racism against white people’ after Gay’s departure