Black History, Uncensored
Georgia’s RICO law has ensnared mobsters, musicians and now ... MAGA Republicans
Georgia’s racketeering law is often used against underprivileged Black suspects. Fani Willis’ use of it against Trump and company is a defining moment.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ administration is waging war on Black history
Under its GOP governor, Arkansas is making it more expensive — and less worthwhile — for high schoolers to take an AP course on African American studies.
The federal government is (slowly) moving to restrict deepfakes in political ads
The Federal Election Commission has taken a small — yet important — step toward potentially regulating the use of deepfake technology in political ads.
House Dems urge Merrick Garland to investigate Clarence Thomas over gifts
Several Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging him to investigate the Supreme Court justice over lavish — and undisclosed — gifts.
Trump lovers rage over Fox’s debate restrictions ... from 2016
On social media, right-wingers attacked Fox News over its rules for how other outlets will be able to use clips from next week’s presidential primary debate.
Florida’s education chief cowardly skips town hall with Black parents
Manny Diaz Jr. skipped a Miami Gardens town hall where many Black parents wanted to press him on Florida’s racist new education guidelines. The move was revealing.
One of music's most iconic samples ever comes from a hip-hop legend
Using old songs to make new ones is hip-hop's greatest innovation. Introducing "Just a Sample," quick reflections on some of the most iconic samples in hip-hop history.
Truth Social tipped off authorities on Utah man killed by the FBI
Conservatives claim that the FBI’s killing of a man who allegedly threatened Biden was an anti-Trump conspiracy. But Trump’s own social platform alerted authorities.
The Pentagon is failing at its anti-extremism efforts in a big way
A new report from the Defense Department's inspector general highlights military failures to screen potential recruits for ties to extremism and criminal gangs.
Trump spreads a rap-centered conspiracy theory in Willis attack
Trump’s racist and sexist diatribe against Fani Willis mirrors a conspiratorial claim spread by a hip-hop associate in his orbit.
Here are some of the top hip-hop moments in U.S. political history
From “MC Rove” to Eazy-E’s visit to Washington, hip-hop has had some incredible — and incredibly disturbing — experiences with U.S. political figures.
