U.S. Civil Rights Commission: Illegal Immigration Makes Black Americans Poorer
Mass immigration, and primarily illegal immigration, disproportionately makes black Americans poorer, the U.S. Civil Rights Commission found.
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Exclusive — Rep. Drew Ferguson: ‘Republicans Are on the Side of Martin Luther King,’ ‘Joe Biden and the Democrats Are on the Side of Democrat George Wallace’
Republicans are on the the side of Martin Luther King, while Biden and Democrats are on the side of George Wallace, Rep. Drew Ferguson said.
Justin Bieber Accused of ‘Profiting Off the Civil Rights Movement’ After Using MLK Jr. Clips in New Music
Pop star Justin Bieber was slammed for using audio clips of speeches from the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his new album, “Justice,” as social media users accused the singer of being “tone deaf.” King’s family, however, gave Bieber a message of support in the midst of the social media-fueled backlash.
NYPD Arrests 28 MLK Day Protesters — 11 Officers Injured
Hundreds of protesters gathered in groups across New York City on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, yet violence broke out when police tried to disperse some crowds.
Fact Check: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Did Not Support Riots
Fact check – CLAIM: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said: “a riot is the language of the unheard.” VERDICT: True. However, he was opposed to riots.
U. of Montana Faces Leftist Uproar After White Student Wins MLK Essay Contest
The University of Montana is facing criticism from leftists around the country after a white student won the university’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day essay contest. According to the school, only white students participated in this year’s contest.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Daughter Blasts Zuckerberg: Free Speech Got Him Killed
Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Bernice King, criticized Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for citing her father when defending his embattled social media platform.
Video Creator for Sanders Campaign Nixed over Video Sexualizing MLK Speech
A video creator for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) campaign left the team just one day after joining over a controversial video that sexualized Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. Was Denied Concealed Carry Permit for Self-Defense
Martin Luther King Jr., application for a concealed carry permit in Alabama in 1956 was denied in light of the state’s “May Issue” apparatus.
Alveda King: Billy Graham Joined Martin Luther King Jr. to End Racial Segregation Through God’s Unity
“Billy Graham and Martin Luther King had preached together in Madison Square Garden to break through the racial barriers,” said Alveda King, reflecting on the legacy of Bill Graham, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 99.
Evaluating the Damage: Immigration’s Impact on Black Americans
For decades, researchers and immigration experts alike have warned lawmakers and administrations of the negative impact immigration, both legal and illegal, has on the African-American community.
Vice President Mike Pence Lays Wreath at Monument for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence visited the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington, DC on Sunday to lay a wreath in commemoration of the holiday on Monday and King’s legacy of service.
Senate Silences Sen. Liz Warren for Violating Chamber’s Decorum, ‘Impugning Motive or Conduct’ of Sen. Jeff Sessions
Massachusetts Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren received a stunning monition Tuesday evening from her fellow senators after she quoted from a letter that accused Attorney General-designate Sen. Jeff Sessions (R.-Ala.) of racism during his tenure as a federal prosecutor.
Martin Luther King Applied to Carry Concealed for Self-Defense But Was Denied
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. applied in 1956 for a permit to carry a handgun for self-defense but was denied by governing authorities who enjoyed “may issue”-style discretion.
Eight Wounded, Two Guns Recovered at MLK Rally in Miami
Eight people were wounded–one critically–after a gunman or multiple gunmen opened fire during a Ja. 16 rally in Miami celebrating Rev. Martin Luther King.
Matthews: ‘A Little MLK’ In Obama, ‘Something In That Bible Cadence That’s Just Overpowering’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” host Chris Matthews stated that a clip of President Obama speaking had “a little MLK” and had a “Bible cadence that’s just overpowering, great stuff.” Matthews said, after playing a clip of President Obama
Black Lives Matter Activist Shoots, Kills Self on Steps of Ohio Statehouse
Black Lives Matter activist MarShawn McCarrel shot himself Monday on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Students Boycott High School’s Required ‘Racial Identity’ Day
At least one thousand students skipped New Trier High School’s mandatory day of “racial identity” classes on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
‘Black Lives Matter’ Could Not Stop San Diego MLK Parade
Thousands of San Diegans showed up on Sunday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, despite the presence of a few Black Lives Matter protesters.
MSNBC Host Hopes Trayvon Martin ‘Whooped the Sh*t Out of George Zimmerman’
On February 23 Cornell University held an event to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry was the guest speaker, and during her speech she took time to say she hoped Trayvon Martin “whooped the sh*t out of George Zimmerman” before Zimmerman shot him in self-defense.
Students Wave Palestinian Flag on Bay Bridge During Shutdown
Dozens of self-identifying Stanford students were arrested on Monday night after they shut down the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in a “#blacklivesmatter” protest against alleged police brutality and oppression. After they closed off the bridge, the protesters pulled out a giant Palestinian flag and draped it across multiple lanes.
De Blasio Joins Sharpton at MLK Rally
Bedfellows Bill de Blasio and Al Sharpton appeared together at Al Sharpton’s National Action Network headquarters on Monday for the organization’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day rally.
Oakland #BlackLivesMatter Protests Continue
There was no shortage of “black lives matter” protests this past weekend as activists in Oakland and Berkeley sought to link their cause to the life of late civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. Close to 150 #BlackLivesMatter protesters took
LBJ or MLK? Selma Debate Highlights Skeletons in Democrats’ Closet
In the 2008 Democratic presidential primary, the moment when the momentum shifted decisively against Hillary Clinton was when the New York Senator embroiled herself in a controversy over whether President Lyndon Baines Johnson or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deserved
Oakland MLK Demonstration: Chained Protesters Shut Down Federal Building
Friday in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., protesters holding signs reading “Third World for Black Power” and “Global Resistance Against Police Violence,” chained themselves together and blocked the entrance to the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in downtown Oakland.
