Explosive Political News, From Trump to the Ku Klux Klan

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Donald Trump Thinks His ‘White President’ Comments Will Get Black People to Vote for Him, And There’s More

During his closing argument before the South Carolina GOP primary on Friday, former President Donald Trump decided to remind the world of how truly racist he is by attacking Black voters with dehumanizing tropes. This is nothing new for Republican presidential candidates—or white conservatives in general—but the tactics remain despicable nonetheless. - Candace McDuffie Read More

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Nikki Haley Needed Black Voters To Save Her, But Her Comments About Race Did Not Help

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 22: Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event on February 22, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. South Carolina holds its Republican primary on February 24.

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley hasn’t exactly endeared herself to Black Americans or other marginalized groups over the last few months. But it rapidly became apparent that that was the coalition she needed to win South Carolina and give her any shot of beating former President Donald Trump - Jessica Washington Read More

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Remembering The Internet’s Most Beloved Councilman, Eric Mays

The city of Flint, Michigan announced the death of Councilman Eric Mays, the man who took the internet by storm for his hilarious outbursts during meetings but also fought restlessly to get justice for city residents. - Kalyn Womack Read More

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Wait Until Hear How the Missouri GOP Candidate Explains His Connection to the KKK Member

20th March 1922: Members of the white supremacist movement, the Ku Klux Klan standing by an aeroplane, out of which they dropped publicity leaflets over Washington DC.

A Missouri Republican Gubernatorial candidate wants to set the record straight about his affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan. But his connection to the white supremacy group appears to be too close even for the Missouri GOP. - Jessica Washington Read More

An 'Honorary' Ku Klux Klan Member Just Tried To Run for Office, Can You Guess in Which State?

Plus, Donald Trump continues to embarrass Tim Scott, Nikki Haley is not giving up, and fiery Flint city councilman Eric Mays is remembered.