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55. Isaac Hayes III stops Donald Trump from using his father's music ~ The Hayes family prove why being copyright holders matters so much for artists
54. John F. Kennedy Jr. drops out, VP Kamala Harris gains potential votes ~ Latino voters and first-timers are making Trump even more upset about 2024 presidential run
53. D.L. Hughley publicly apologizes for being a Kamala critic ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention
52. Exonerated Central Park 5 lost time but won even more admiration and respect ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Rev. Al Sharpton introduces the Central Park 5 onstage
51. FLOTUS Michelle Obama threw more 'shots' at the 2024 DNC than LMFAO ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention, including Gov. Pritzker, Angela Alsobrooks, Doug and Cole Emhoff
50. Joe Biden delivers most powerful speech of his presidency ~ Highlights from the 2024 DNC: VP Kamala Harris greets him onstage to say "I love you so much. Honestly."
49. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pays tribute to Shirley Chisholm ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention
48. Rep. Jasmine Crockett's DNC speech made me laugh and cry ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention
47. Mecca's one-man verbal fight in 'My Expert Opinion' is depressing ~ Beyond belief at Trump-supporting black men in Math Hoffa's podcast
46. Ann Coulter, never weigh in on 'foundational blacks' nor Kamala's ancestry ~ All the phrase "foundational blacks" does is pit black people against each
45. Video: President Joe Biden commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act ~ While mainstream news harps on one debate, two more speeches from Biden are conveniently being overlooked
44. The attempted Trump assassination proves gun control advocates right (again) ~ "TMZ Presents Under Fire: The Trump Assassination Attempt" sparks questions about open-carry states, securing presidential events
43. Do not turn the presidential campaign into Spike Lee's 'School Daze' ~ Why I vehemently disagree with Christiana "Professional Hater" Mbakwe Medina
42. Beyonce gives the OK for VP Kamala Harris' presidential campaign song ~ I was surprised that Beyonce's 'Freedom' audio on Kamala Harris' trailer made me cry
41. VP Kamala Harris visits a black barbershop, sits down to talk to Uncle Luke ~ Five years ago, the current vice president set the record straight on truancy laws, black homeownership, the economy, campaigning for black votes
54. John F. Kennedy Jr. drops out, VP Kamala Harris gains potential votes ~ Latino voters and first-timers are making Trump even more upset about 2024 presidential run
53. D.L. Hughley publicly apologizes for being a Kamala critic ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention
52. Exonerated Central Park 5 lost time but won even more admiration and respect ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Rev. Al Sharpton introduces the Central Park 5 onstage
51. FLOTUS Michelle Obama threw more 'shots' at the 2024 DNC than LMFAO ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention, including Gov. Pritzker, Angela Alsobrooks, Doug and Cole Emhoff
50. Joe Biden delivers most powerful speech of his presidency ~ Highlights from the 2024 DNC: VP Kamala Harris greets him onstage to say "I love you so much. Honestly."
49. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pays tribute to Shirley Chisholm ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention
48. Rep. Jasmine Crockett's DNC speech made me laugh and cry ~ Highlights from the Democratic National Convention
47. Mecca's one-man verbal fight in 'My Expert Opinion' is depressing ~ Beyond belief at Trump-supporting black men in Math Hoffa's podcast
46. Ann Coulter, never weigh in on 'foundational blacks' nor Kamala's ancestry ~ All the phrase "foundational blacks" does is pit black people against each
45. Video: President Joe Biden commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act ~ While mainstream news harps on one debate, two more speeches from Biden are conveniently being overlooked
44. The attempted Trump assassination proves gun control advocates right (again) ~ "TMZ Presents Under Fire: The Trump Assassination Attempt" sparks questions about open-carry states, securing presidential events
43. Do not turn the presidential campaign into Spike Lee's 'School Daze' ~ Why I vehemently disagree with Christiana "Professional Hater" Mbakwe Medina
42. Beyonce gives the OK for VP Kamala Harris' presidential campaign song ~ I was surprised that Beyonce's 'Freedom' audio on Kamala Harris' trailer made me cry
41. VP Kamala Harris visits a black barbershop, sits down to talk to Uncle Luke ~ Five years ago, the current vice president set the record straight on truancy laws, black homeownership, the economy, campaigning for black votes
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40. How is Shannon R. Watts going to rally white women around VP Kamala Harris? ~ Wife of firefighter who was killed at Trump's attempted-assassination rally still won't take Biden's phone call
39. 'Win With Black Men' Live in support of 2024 presidential nominee Kamala Harris ~ Journalist Roland Martin invites black men to speak up with their support for VP Kamala Harris as the next potential U.S. president
38. Are Democrats turning on Biden because of age or VP Kamala Harris becoming the president? ~ Journalist Roland Martin gives his take on why Democrats don't want VP Kamala Harris as the incumbent president
37. Highlights from President Joe Biden's NAACP National Convention Speech ~ The 46th president speaks on "black" jobs, HBCUs, unemployment, business startups, Affordable Care Act, George Floyd, Officer Eugene Goodman and more
36. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks foreign affairs on 'Hollywood Unlocked' ~ The licensed attorney and House representative from Texas can simplify politics as superbly as she checks Marjorie Taylor Greene
35. Biden's stutter excessively reported, Trump's nonstop lies during debate underreported ~ Supreme Court votes 6-3 for United States to have a king
34. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's football example doesn't help me understand her vote to throw out one charge against Capitol rioter ~ Why is §1512(c)(2) so significant when it comes to Trump's immunity case with the Supreme Court?
33. Does anybody hate women more than Justice Clarence Thomas? ~ 8-1 ruling: Supreme Court rejects Second Amendment challenge allowing people with restraining orders to own a gun
32. Will Biden step in to help Fearless Fund, Black Wall Street survivors? ~ Black businesses and Tulsa Massacre survivors deserve federal assistance
31. Trump found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records ~ Felons cannot vote in Florida, can vote in New York
30. Supreme Court Justice Alito should recuse himself for 'Stop the Steal' flag stunt ~ Why Supreme Court Judges should be treated like jurors, depending on the case
29. If you're not a black woman, don't tell us how to vote! ~ We don't need a poll; we live in women's bodies and black bodies all day long.
28. Don't clutch your pearls through Stormy Daniels' testimony if you didn't do so from Trump's bus ride Trump's attorneys claim the adult film star's testimony is reason for a mistrial
27. College graduations shouldn't be canceled for protesting genocide in Gaza ~ Contrary to (un)popular belief, I believe these college students are genuine instead of being trendy
26. 10 of the most curious quotes from 'Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump' ~ The 2020 documentary that every voter should watch before the November 2024 elections
25. LIVE: Supreme Court hears Donald Trump immunity case ~ Will the Supreme Court do a better job discussing presidential immunity than they did with Oregon homeless people sleeping on public grounds?
24. Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package, but my concern is Palestinians ~ The Marjorie Taylor Greene versus House Speaker Mike Johnson isn't the biggest story
23. Comedian Josh Johnson: 'Biden Has the Most Dangerous Dog of All Time' ~ Commander biting people 24 times is NOT funny, but Josh Johnson is funny. Sorry, not sorry.
22. Stop telling Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire ~ Short-term memories have voters blaming Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg instead of 11-month GOP block against Merrick Garland
21. Biden releases action plan to improve funding for minority students, reduce recidivism ~ Supreme Court’s affirmative action strikedown hasn’t stopped the Biden admin’s plan to reduce student debt, improve funding and graduation for minority students
39. 'Win With Black Men' Live in support of 2024 presidential nominee Kamala Harris ~ Journalist Roland Martin invites black men to speak up with their support for VP Kamala Harris as the next potential U.S. president
38. Are Democrats turning on Biden because of age or VP Kamala Harris becoming the president? ~ Journalist Roland Martin gives his take on why Democrats don't want VP Kamala Harris as the incumbent president
37. Highlights from President Joe Biden's NAACP National Convention Speech ~ The 46th president speaks on "black" jobs, HBCUs, unemployment, business startups, Affordable Care Act, George Floyd, Officer Eugene Goodman and more
36. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks foreign affairs on 'Hollywood Unlocked' ~ The licensed attorney and House representative from Texas can simplify politics as superbly as she checks Marjorie Taylor Greene
35. Biden's stutter excessively reported, Trump's nonstop lies during debate underreported ~ Supreme Court votes 6-3 for United States to have a king
34. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's football example doesn't help me understand her vote to throw out one charge against Capitol rioter ~ Why is §1512(c)(2) so significant when it comes to Trump's immunity case with the Supreme Court?
33. Does anybody hate women more than Justice Clarence Thomas? ~ 8-1 ruling: Supreme Court rejects Second Amendment challenge allowing people with restraining orders to own a gun
32. Will Biden step in to help Fearless Fund, Black Wall Street survivors? ~ Black businesses and Tulsa Massacre survivors deserve federal assistance
31. Trump found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records ~ Felons cannot vote in Florida, can vote in New York
30. Supreme Court Justice Alito should recuse himself for 'Stop the Steal' flag stunt ~ Why Supreme Court Judges should be treated like jurors, depending on the case
29. If you're not a black woman, don't tell us how to vote! ~ We don't need a poll; we live in women's bodies and black bodies all day long.
28. Don't clutch your pearls through Stormy Daniels' testimony if you didn't do so from Trump's bus ride Trump's attorneys claim the adult film star's testimony is reason for a mistrial
27. College graduations shouldn't be canceled for protesting genocide in Gaza ~ Contrary to (un)popular belief, I believe these college students are genuine instead of being trendy
26. 10 of the most curious quotes from 'Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump' ~ The 2020 documentary that every voter should watch before the November 2024 elections
25. LIVE: Supreme Court hears Donald Trump immunity case ~ Will the Supreme Court do a better job discussing presidential immunity than they did with Oregon homeless people sleeping on public grounds?
24. Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package, but my concern is Palestinians ~ The Marjorie Taylor Greene versus House Speaker Mike Johnson isn't the biggest story
23. Comedian Josh Johnson: 'Biden Has the Most Dangerous Dog of All Time' ~ Commander biting people 24 times is NOT funny, but Josh Johnson is funny. Sorry, not sorry.
22. Stop telling Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire ~ Short-term memories have voters blaming Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg instead of 11-month GOP block against Merrick Garland
21. Biden releases action plan to improve funding for minority students, reduce recidivism ~ Supreme Court’s affirmative action strikedown hasn’t stopped the Biden admin’s plan to reduce student debt, improve funding and graduation for minority students
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20. Jigaboo, bugaboo: Neither word was necessary to describe taxes ~ Did Rep. David Trone, a Democrat from Maryland, have a Freudian slip?
19. Top 7 best quotes from President Joe Biden's interview with Jay Shetty ~ On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Biden tackles everything from how to handle a bully to a work-life balance
18. One Black Woman's Vote: Judge clears Fani Willis to continue on with Georgia 2020 election interference racketeering case against Trump ~ I care about fake 'contingent' electors in Georgia, not which attorneys are having sex
17. My mail-in ballot is lost in the mail ~ And I don't know if I should blame the post office
16. Supreme Court votes to keep Trump's name on Colorado ballot ~ The Colorado Republican Party asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the ruling that is keeping Donald Trump off Colorado’s 2024 primary ballot
15. Charlamagne tha Oblivious God is turning The Breakfast Club into FOX News ~ Jess can't fix the mess of The Breakfast Club
14. Alabama Supreme Court needed to watch 'Look Who's Talking Too' before IVF ruling ~ Why I agree with the couples suing the Alabama clinic but not the embryo debate
13. I wish Trump's gold high-tops were ugly ~ The strangest way I've ever seen a president pay off ($438.3 million) legal fees
12. The answer for the untelevised 2024 GRAMMYs Rap Award mirrors my view about politics ~ Make your ballot choices about politicians' key issues, not just political affiliation
11. No African-American nor woman running mate could make me vote for Trump ~ Did Trump's camp learn nothing from the Georgia senatorial election with Herschel Walker and the Rev. Raphael Warnock?
10. More than 25K Palestinians killed, now so hungry they're eating grass ~ International Court of Justice failed to help innocent victims in Gaza
9. Will the menthol cigarette ban make Biden lose black voters? ~ With cigarettes linked to about 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths, the menthol ban is needed in the black community
8. Biden is starting to lose this Liberal with his immigration policy ~ Not all Democrats are buying into the "criminal immigrant" accusations, but competing homelessness is a concern
7. Affirmative Action ban now leads to redistricting challenges for black voters ~ Louisiana and Georgia Republicans are trying to find ways to discredit the Voting Rights Act of 1965
6. Dr. Brian H. Williams: Should more doctors run for Congress? ~ Author of 'The Bodies Keep Coming' is running for a seat in the House of Representatives to replace Rep. Colin Allred
5. Hillary Clinton is proof of why we should ignore the polls ~ Anti-Biden supporters point to how Trump is winning in 2023 polls but ignore how states like South Carolina turned the vote around in 2020
4. What is participatory budgeting, and why does it matter? ~ Chicago's Ward 49 Alderman Joe Moore and Alderwoman Maria Hadden have allowed locals to plan out the city's $1.3 million annual budget
3. Ageism is a counterproductive reason to not vote for a president ~ There's a reason people get wiser as they get older, including President Joe Biden
2. Megaphones get you expelled from Congress, moving your mouth doesn't ~ The dumbest excuse of 2023 to defend why white women can protest but black men can't
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