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Source: REACH Media / Radio One Digital D.L. Hughley’s thought-provoking “Notes from the GED Section” dives deep into political and societal issues, centering on accountability and the consequences of actions. With his distinct voice, Hughley critiques a culture that often enables individuals to escape responsibility, whether it be politicians, leaders, or society at large. Hughley touches on the polarized reactions to leadership, pointing out how some blindly idolize figures like […]

Source: Karwai Tang / Getty What Is ‘Chicken Jockey’? The Trend Creating A Scene At Minecraft Movie Screenings The release of the Minecraft Movie has sparked an unexpected craze, dubbed the “Chicken Jockey” trend, that is both entertaining and chaotic. The phrase originates from a memorable scene where Jack Black’s character, Steve, excitedly shouts “Chicken jockey!” as he encounters a blocky chicken ridden by another character, staying true to the […]

Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty Depending on your perspective, New York State Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James is either the gift that keeps on giving or one of the biggest thorns in Trump’s side. Fourteen other state attorneys joined James and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell in taking action against the Trump administration’s termination of NIH grants.  Only hours after the filing Friday, a federal judge in Massachusetts […]

Source: Karwai Tang / Getty What Is ‘Chicken Jockey’? The Trend Creating A Scene At Minecraft Movie Screenings The release of the Minecraft Movie has sparked an unexpected craze, dubbed the “Chicken Jockey” trend, that is both entertaining and chaotic. The phrase originates from a memorable scene where Jack Black’s character, Steve, excitedly shouts “Chicken jockey!” as he encounters a blocky chicken ridden by another character, staying true to the […]

Source: AnnaStills / Getty Black voters in Louisiana and Wisconsin recently gave Republicans two defeats showing the importance of state-based organizing. While some refer to odd number years as the “off cycle,” organizing efforts in both states led to major victories for pro-democracy advocates. Last weekend, a coalition powered in part by increased turnout among Black voters rejected four constitutional amendments championed by the state’s Republican governor.  Ashley Shelton, president […]

Source: Universal History Archive / Getty The National Park Service is drawing criticism for quietly rewriting history under Donald Trump’s administration. Recent edits to its website about the Underground Railroad have erased key references to Harriet Tubman and diluted the brutal truth about slavery in America. Read more inside. As reported by The Washington Post and highlighted in Phil Lewis’ What I’m Reading Substack, Trump’s administration is making a valiant effort to change history […]

Source: Afro Newspaper/Gado / Getty Today’s Note from the GED Section is about “How Jim Crow Laws Influenced Nazi Germany’s Policies” Throughout history, the interplay of influence between nations has shaped policies, ethics, and societies. One unsettling connection lies between Nazi Germany’s infamous Nuremberg Laws and America’s Jim Crow era. Adolf Hitler, notorious for his role in shaping one of history’s darkest periods, found inspiration for many of his policies […]

Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty There are two types of democrats: those who acquiesce to President Trump and his demands and those like Rep. Al Green who are tired of the orange man and his stupid red hat.  Which is why the Texas democrat will bring articles of impeachment against “Orange Thanos with the tiny hands” in the next 30 days.  According to The Hill, Green spoke passionately, Saturday, […]