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Trump has just removed a memorial to Black soldiers from a US military cemetery. But no matter what he does to try to erase them, Black soldiers have fought for this country — from the First Rhode Island Regiment in 1778 to the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II to the service members of today.
Veterans Day 2025: Honoring Black Service Members
YouTube video by The Keith Boykin Channel
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November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Trump has just removed a memorial to Black soldiers from a US military cemetery. But no matter what he does to try to erase them, Black soldiers have fought for this country — from the First Rhode Island Regiment in 1778 to the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II to the service members of today.
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The Senate Republican budget bill will force nearly 12 million Americans to lose their health insurance and add $3.3 trillion to the national debt, according to a new Congressional Budget Office analysis.
All to give tax cuts to billionaires.
All to give tax cuts to billionaires.
Republican Senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the US debt load, CBO says
The changes made to President Donald Trump’s big tax bill in the Senate would pile trillions onto the nation’s debt load while resulting in even steeper losses in health care coverage, the nonpartisan...
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June 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Senate Republican budget bill will force nearly 12 million Americans to lose their health insurance and add $3.3 trillion to the national debt, according to a new Congressional Budget Office analysis.
All to give tax cuts to billionaires.
All to give tax cuts to billionaires.
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“One Big Beautiful Bill”?
Try one big, bold-faced lie.
They swore this mess wouldn’t add to the deficit…but the nonpartisan budget office says otherwise.
$2.4 TRILLION added to the deficit—and for what?
Tax cuts for the rich.
Try one big, bold-faced lie.
They swore this mess wouldn’t add to the deficit…but the nonpartisan budget office says otherwise.
$2.4 TRILLION added to the deficit—and for what?
Tax cuts for the rich.
https://abcnews.link/fpgSJAo
t.co
June 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
“One Big Beautiful Bill”?
Try one big, bold-faced lie.
They swore this mess wouldn’t add to the deficit…but the nonpartisan budget office says otherwise.
$2.4 TRILLION added to the deficit—and for what?
Tax cuts for the rich.
Try one big, bold-faced lie.
They swore this mess wouldn’t add to the deficit…but the nonpartisan budget office says otherwise.
$2.4 TRILLION added to the deficit—and for what?
Tax cuts for the rich.
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BIDEN'S FEMA DIRECTOR
Deanne Criswell
Firefighter for 21 years
Ran Emergency Management, Aurora, CO
Served on FEMA staff
Ran NYC Emergency Management
FEMA Director
TRUMP'S FEMA DIRECTOR
David Richardson
No experience in emergency management
Didn't know there's a hurricane season
But DEI, right? 🙄
Deanne Criswell
Firefighter for 21 years
Ran Emergency Management, Aurora, CO
Served on FEMA staff
Ran NYC Emergency Management
FEMA Director
TRUMP'S FEMA DIRECTOR
David Richardson
No experience in emergency management
Didn't know there's a hurricane season
But DEI, right? 🙄
Fema chief tells staff he did not know US has hurricane season
Staff reportedly baffled after remark from David Richardson – but spokesperson says comment was a joke
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
BIDEN'S FEMA DIRECTOR
Deanne Criswell
Firefighter for 21 years
Ran Emergency Management, Aurora, CO
Served on FEMA staff
Ran NYC Emergency Management
FEMA Director
TRUMP'S FEMA DIRECTOR
David Richardson
No experience in emergency management
Didn't know there's a hurricane season
But DEI, right? 🙄
Deanne Criswell
Firefighter for 21 years
Ran Emergency Management, Aurora, CO
Served on FEMA staff
Ran NYC Emergency Management
FEMA Director
TRUMP'S FEMA DIRECTOR
David Richardson
No experience in emergency management
Didn't know there's a hurricane season
But DEI, right? 🙄
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Oh now he tells y’all?? After spreading lies and conspiracy theories, RFK Jr. says don’t listen to his advice—as head of HHS. Sir, we already knew. We were just waiting on you to admit you’re unqualified.
RFK Jr. Says Don’t Take Medical Advice From Him, But He’d ‘Probably’ Vaccinate His Kids For Measles
Kennedy has long been skeptical of vaccinations and repeatedly made false claims that vaccines cause autism.
go.forbes.com
May 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Oh now he tells y’all?? After spreading lies and conspiracy theories, RFK Jr. says don’t listen to his advice—as head of HHS. Sir, we already knew. We were just waiting on you to admit you’re unqualified.
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Trump is now talking about shipping U.S. citizens to prisons in El Salvador.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
Trump says he wants to imprison US citizens in El Salvador. That's likely illegal
President Donald Trump keeps talking about sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to prison in El Salvador. But that's likely illegal.
apnews.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Trump is now talking about shipping U.S. citizens to prisons in El Salvador.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
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Trump has issued an executive order to remove funding from programs at the Smithsonian that promote what he calls an “improper ideology.”
The White House put out a statement that criticized The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The White House put out a statement that criticized The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”
apnews.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Trump has issued an executive order to remove funding from programs at the Smithsonian that promote what he calls an “improper ideology.”
The White House put out a statement that criticized The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The White House put out a statement that criticized The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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"Erasing the mural on the street leading to the White House is expected to take 6 to 8 weeks & cost about $610K." $610K? Guess that’s what they mean by "draining the swamp"—straight into someone’s pocket. But sure, let’s keep talking about "waste, fraud& abuse.’"
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‘Cannot erase our history': Black Lives Matter Plaza honored before removal begins
“You can erase this, but you cannot erase our history,” a Kappa Alpha Psi member said while bidding goodbye to Black Lives Matter Plaza.
nbcwashington.com
March 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"Erasing the mural on the street leading to the White House is expected to take 6 to 8 weeks & cost about $610K." $610K? Guess that’s what they mean by "draining the swamp"—straight into someone’s pocket. But sure, let’s keep talking about "waste, fraud& abuse.’"
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Don't Hide From Constituents. Host Town Halls!
Town halls are ways for constituents to provide feedback directly to their elected officials to make sure that their concerns and expectations are heard.
When Republicans returned to their dist...
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March 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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I will not be watching the State of the Union tomorrow. I encourage everyone to tune into a 24-hour live stream of counter-programming, STATE OF THE PEOPLE. I’ll be on at 6PM EST on March 4 with @reeciecolbert.bsky.social. REGISTER HERE →
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March 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I will not be watching the State of the Union tomorrow. I encourage everyone to tune into a 24-hour live stream of counter-programming, STATE OF THE PEOPLE. I’ll be on at 6PM EST on March 4 with @reeciecolbert.bsky.social. REGISTER HERE →
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The measles outbreak that started in the small, rural community of Gaines County, Texas, with low vaccination rates, has now grown to nearly 100 people in two states.
Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Sickens Nearly 100 People
Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest of the state.
www.nytimes.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The measles outbreak that started in the small, rural community of Gaines County, Texas, with low vaccination rates, has now grown to nearly 100 people in two states.
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NAACP publishes spending guide for Black consumers showing companies that have rolled back their DEI initiatives and others that have maintained their commitment.
NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans
The NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward corporations that haven’t pulled back from diversity programs under conservative pressure.
apnews.com
February 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
NAACP publishes spending guide for Black consumers showing companies that have rolled back their DEI initiatives and others that have maintained their commitment.
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On this day, December 4, 1969, Chicago Police, in coordination with the FBI, assassinated two young Black Panther leaders, Fred Hampton, 21, and Mark Clark, 22, in a predawn raid. When police discovered Hampton was wounded but not dead in his bed, they shot him twice in the head and killed him.
The 1969 Raid That Killed Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton | HISTORY
Some details around the 1969 police shooting of Hampton and other Black Panther members took decades to come to light.
www.history.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:27 PM
On this day, December 4, 1969, Chicago Police, in coordination with the FBI, assassinated two young Black Panther leaders, Fred Hampton, 21, and Mark Clark, 22, in a predawn raid. When police discovered Hampton was wounded but not dead in his bed, they shot him twice in the head and killed him.
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In case you missed it, @reeciecolbert.bsky.social and I debated a caller about Trump’s tariffs. Some folks could use a basic economics lesson.
Watch below, and catch the full discussion on the @urbanviewradio.bsky.social app.
youtu.be/XvWNN8TaJj0?...
Watch below, and catch the full discussion on the @urbanviewradio.bsky.social app.
youtu.be/XvWNN8TaJj0?...
Debating A Caller About Trump’s Tariffs On Mexico, Canada And China
YouTube video by The Clay Cane Show
youtu.be
November 27, 2024 at 12:34 AM
In case you missed it, @reeciecolbert.bsky.social and I debated a caller about Trump’s tariffs. Some folks could use a basic economics lesson.
Watch below, and catch the full discussion on the @urbanviewradio.bsky.social app.
youtu.be/XvWNN8TaJj0?...
Watch below, and catch the full discussion on the @urbanviewradio.bsky.social app.
youtu.be/XvWNN8TaJj0?...