Tag Archives: racism

The Daily Pennsylvanian reports: Tenured Penn Law professor Amy Wax — who is currently under a faculty investigation for her “increasing” promotion of white supremacy — reignited controversy, claiming that Black Americans and “non-Western groups” are resentful towards “Western people.” In an April 8 interview with Fox News television personality Tucker Carlson on his show “Tucker Carlson Today,” Wax also …

Hampton Roads’ ABC News affiliate reports: Electoral Board Chair David Dietrich has resigned from his position following racist comments posted on Facebook. Gov. Youngkin demanded Dietrich’s resignation in a social media post-Saturday afternoon a day after 10 On Your Side reported about the Hampton GOP calling upon the appointing authority for all electoral board members to remove Dietrich. In his …

The New Jersey Advance reports: Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is apologizing for racist and misogynist comments captured on secret recordings, saying in a video posted online that he is “embarrassed and ashamed.” Bonaccorso’s statement follows revelations last week by NJ Advance Media that the township paid more than $400,000 to conceal those recordings under a 2020 legal settlement after a …

“It’s the Greta Thunberg play, it’s like we’re gonna bring someone on you’re not allowed to criticize. I have to say, her views really seem like those of every affluent white liberal I’ve ever met. If you want a Black candidate — I’m serious! “If you picked a rap star off the street, that person’s views would more likely be …

The Montgomery Advertiser reports: The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill that would ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” in K-12 history after a debate in which Democrats accused Republicans of trying to erase history. The bill, HB 312, passed 65 to 32, on a mostly party-line vote. Four Republicans joined the chamber’s Democrats in voting against …

The Mississippi Free Press reports: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a victory today as he signed a bill into law that he and other Republican lawmakers have falsely claimed would ban the teaching of “critical race theory” in the state’s public schools and community colleges. In a pre-taped video that the governor posted to his social-media channels this afternoon, Reeves …

Roll Call reports: The 2020 census missed about one in every 20 Hispanic people in the country, according to estimates the Census Bureau released Thursday, following a count rocked by the coronavirus pandemic and Trump administration decisions. Black, Hispanic and Native American residents as well as young children also were undercounted in the census, which double counted the white population, …

The Associated Press reports: The Florida Senate approved legislation on Thursday that limits how workplaces and schools teach about race and identity. The measure prohibits trainings that cause someone to feel guilty or ashamed about the past collective actions of their race or sex, and its passage clears the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign one of his top …

Media Matters has the transcript: So is Kentaji Brown Jackson, a name that even Joe Biden has trouble pronouncing, one of the top legal minds in the entire country? We certainly hope so, it’s Biden’s right, appointing her is his one of his gravest constitutional duties. So it might be time for Joe Biden to let us know what Ketanji …

The Huffington Post reports: A chapter leader in the far-right Proud Boys extremist gang was charged with assault Sunday in Akron, Ohio, after he was recorded shouting racial epithets at a Black woman and then sucker-punching her in the face. A man police identified as Andrew Walls, 26, was caught on video outside a bar in the early hours of …

The New York Daily News reports: He might’ve played in the minor leagues, but he brought some major bigotry. The Boston Red Sox released minor leaguer Brett Netzer on Saturday, shortly after Netzer went on a racist and homophobic Twitter rant that also targeted Jews and Christians. He then replied to a report that mentioned his tweets.  “I’ll go along …

The Tallahassee Democrat reports: New statewide requirements on how race is discussed in schools, colleges and workplaces were approved by the Florida House, despite withering criticism that it amounts to censorship. The measure, which drew hours of heated debate Thursday, is aimed at meeting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ demand for a Stop WOKE Act, blunting what he has warned is liberal …

“No one has done more personally to degrade American womanhood than Sandy Cortez has. She is living proof that 60 years of feminist liberation did not work. “Sandy Cortez is not empowered. She’s neurotic and silly. She’s far more frivolous than any 1950s housewife ever was. June Cleaver was a more serious person. At least she made dinner. “There is …

The Texas Tribune reports: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that he will push to end professor tenure for all new hires at Texas public universities and colleges in an effort to combat faculty members who he says “indoctrinate” students with teachings about critical race theory. “Go to a private school, let them raise their own funds to teach, but …

Indianapolis’s NBC News affiliate reports: Sprunica Elementary School in Brown County allegedly sent a letter home to parents allowing students to opt out of Black history lessons. A photo of the letter was shared on social media, where the response has gone viral. The last line of the letter shown in the picture reads, “If you would like to opt …

The Texas Tribune reports: A tweet sent by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has reignited concern among some University of Texas at Austin faculty that the purpose of a new conservative-backed think tank may be a way to restrict teaching about critical race theory. Now, some faculty are demanding an explanation from university leadership, arguing Patrick’s comments directly contradict what administrators …

Vancouver City News reports: School board Chair Rob Zandee says Osoyoos Secondary School and South Okanagan Secondary School in Oliver were targeted by protesters opposing vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions Friday as students were leaving for the weekend. “I have a fucking right to be in this country, do you?” a woman screams at a young woman of colour. “Are …

The Associated Press reports: A judge in Florida has dismissed a defamation and conspiracy lawsuit former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman had filed against the parents of Trayvon Martin, the teen he fatally shot almost a decade ago in a case that drew international attention about race and gun violence. Judge John Cooper in Tallahassee dismissed all counts against all …

The Lincoln Journal-Star reports: An Omaha software company has fired an employee after its workers disrupted a Delta flight and one of them reportedly used the N-word. Buildertrend CEO Dan Houghton apologized Wednesday and said the investigation into the incident continues “with internal and external parties to learn as much as possible so that we can take appropriate action.” Laura …

The Hill reports: “Joe Rogan is an interesting and popular guy, but he’s got to stop apologizing to the Fake News and Radical Left maniacs and lunatics,” Trump said in a statement on Monday night. “How many ways can you say you’re sorry? Joe, just go about what you do so well and don’t let them make you look weak …