Tag: Racism

The editorial also suggests that "whiteness in the United States" is a "construct used to perpetuate a system of racist power." (via Andrew Homann)

Red Alert Politics

Campus newspaper editorial: ‘Your [white] DNA is an abomination’

Lauren Cooley · November 29, 2017 5:01 am

For the first time in 14 years, no country music acts were nominated for the top awards: record of the year, song of the year, and album of the year. Instead, the Grammys took a sharp turn towards honoring hip-hop, R&B, and funk for the top awards. One of the nominees includes Jay-Z (pictured above). (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

Grammys attempt to make up for Trump’s election by nominating mostly hip-hop acts

Siraj Hashmi · November 28, 2017 6:41 pm

President Trump, during a meeting with Navajo code talkers, referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as "Pocahontas." He said: "You were here long before any of us were here ... Although we have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas."(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

John McCain: Trump ‘politicizing’ Elizabeth Warren as Pocahontas is an ‘insult’ to Native Americans’ sacrifices

Anna Giaritelli · November 28, 2017 5:03 pm

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., should not be outraged about President Trump calling her "Pocahontas." If anything, she should thank Trump. He's helping her fill her war chest. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Elizabeth Warren should thank Trump for calling her ‘Pocahontas’

Philip Wegmann · November 28, 2017 3:14 pm

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said President Trump's remark about Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren fits in with the "style" that helped Trump get elected. Trump called Warren "Pocahontas" during his meeting with Navajo code talkers at the White House. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Anthony Scaramucci dismisses Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ jab against Elizabeth Warren

Pete Kasperowicz · November 28, 2017 2:00 pm

NFL players kneel during the playing of the national anthem before a football game in California. President Trump tweeted Tuesday, "The American public is fed up with the disrespect the NFL is paying to our Country, our Flag and our National Anthem. Weak and out of control!" (AP Photo/Don Feria)

Trump: Americans are ‘fed up’ with NFL national anthem protests

Anna Giaritelli · November 28, 2017 12:57 pm

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said Monday that President Trump was out of line when he called her "Pocahontas" at an event to commemorate Native Americans who fought in World War II. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Elizabeth Warren: Trump is ‘truly disgusting’ for calling me Pocahontas

Naomi Lim · November 27, 2017 11:46 pm

"I don't think that it is and I don't think that â" that was certainly not the president's intent." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Sarah Sanders defends Trump: ‘Pocahontas’ isn’t a racial slur

Gabby Morrongiello · November 27, 2017 9:00 pm

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (10), free safety Michael Thomas (31) and tight end Julius Thomas (89), kneel during the National Anthem behind their teammates before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami Dolphins players kneel in protest during anthem ahead of Thanksgiving weekend game

Naomi Lim · November 27, 2017 12:26 am

"The point of the story was not to normalize anything but to describe the degree to which hate and extremism have become far more normal in American life than many of us want to think," the New York Times wrote.

New York Times defends much-criticized profile of Nazi sympathizer: ‘The point was not to normalize anything’

Josh Siegel · November 26, 2017 9:25 pm

"The president is a good counterpuncher. He doesn't seem to discriminate from my perspective. He attacks anyone he perceives or believes is attacking him or the country, right or wrong," Scott said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Tim Scott: Trump doesn’t single out black athletes for criticism

Kyle Feldscher · November 26, 2017 3:20 pm

Students participate in a privilege walk. (Photo via Facebook)

Augusta University hosts privilege walk for whites to address their life advantages

Isaiah Denby · November 24, 2017 8:22 pm