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Days before Juneteenth, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slashed Florida's state funding for Black history and anti-gun violence programs. The post Ahead Of Juneteenth, Ron DeSantis Slashes Funding For Black History Programs In Florida appeared first on NewsOne.

Broadway actress Denée Benton called Ron DeSantis the "Grand Wizard" of Florida in a KKK reference to the governor's anti-Black policies. The post ‘Grand Wizard’: Broadway Actress Denée Benton Compares Ron DeSantis To KKK Leader During Tony Awards appeared first on NewsOne.

Clarence Thomas led the dissent in the Supreme Court's surprise ruling to uphold an existing voting rights law in Alabama that protects Black voters. The post Clarence Thomas Leads Dissent As SCOTUS Rejects Alabama Racial Gerrymandering, Protects Black Voters appeared first on NewsOne.

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Cornel West, the noted scholar and activist, has announced his third-party candidacy for president of the United States in the 2024 election. The post Cornel West Announces Presidential Campaign Seeking 3rd Party’s Nomination appeared first on NewsOne.

Vice President Kamala Harris recently waded into "the real H-U" debate that pits Howard University against Hampton University, both HBCUs.

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Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville had some interesting words when asked if he supports white nationalists serving in the military. 

At a CNN town hall event Wednesday night, Donald Trump used a racist dog whistle to refer to Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd, the Black cop who shot Ashli Babbitt, as a "thug."

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a longtime police officer, ripped people saying Jordan Neely was murdered despite the vigilante chokehold death being ruled a "homicide."

Nikki Haley's morbid prediction that Joe Biden won't live through a second term underscores Republicans' fear of Kamala Harris becoming president.

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White House domestic policy adviser Susan Rice announced she will be stepping down, prompting Joe Biden to honor her "tireless efforts" in working "to get important things done for the American people."

In leaked audio footage, House Republicans can be heard getting embarrassingly whiny about the criticism and about being called racist.

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced Wednesday that he's—*yawn*—planning to run for president. The post Opinion: Is There Anything More Boring Than The Thought Of Tim Scott Running For President? appeared first on NewsOne.