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Clarence Thomas Exposed: The Hypocrisy and Betrayal of America's Supreme Court Justice

In this article, Stephen A. Crockett Jr. argues that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been a disappointment to the Black community and has embodied many negative stereotypes himself. Crockett highlights several points, including:

• Clarence Thomas has been all the things he claims to hate about Black people, such as a welfare queen, a diversity hire, and a minstrel show. 🙅🏾‍♂️💼🎭
• Anita Hill tried to warn people about Clarence Thomas's inappropriate behavior, but her warnings were ignored. 🚨❌
• Despite his tough upbringing, Thomas resented other Black people for not having to work as hard as he did. 😡💔
• Thomas has accepted gifts and favors from wealthy individuals, including luxury vacations and private jet rides. 🎁✈️🌴
• Thomas has shown a lack of dedication to his job by recently not showing up for work and not asking a single question during oral arguments for a decade. 🤷🏽‍♂️🚫❓
• Ultimately, Thomas is consistent in being a disappointment and embodying the negative stereotypes he claims to despise. 😞🙅🏾‍♂️

Biden Admin Abandons Menthol Cigarette Ban, Fearing Backlash from Black Voters

The Biden administration has decided to delay its potential plan to ban menthol cigarettes due to concerns about the political implications ahead of the 2024 election. 🔒 The administration was scheduled to announce the delay on Friday, citing the need to consult more outside groups on the implications of the rule. However, there is no current timeline for revisiting the issue. The decision comes after the White House weighed the health impacts versus the political implications of "angering" Black voters before the 2024 election. 🤔 Moving forward with a menthol cigarette ban could hurt Biden politically, as the ban is widely unpopular in swing states and is overwhelmingly preferred by Black smokers. This potential ban has raised concerns about it being perceived as an unfair attack on Black voters, who overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020 but may be less enthusiastic about supporting him in 2024. 😮😬

Debunking Misinformation: Black Men's Support for Biden and Democrats Remains Strong

🚨 Beware of stories spreading misinformation about Black men being fed up with Joe Biden and the Democrats! 🚫

Summary:
An article warns readers about the spread of misinformation regarding Black men's frustrations with President Biden and the Democratic Party. While it acknowledges that there is some frustration and confusion among Black men, it emphasizes the importance of not allowing misinformation to affect the community or the ballot box.

Highlights:
• The article counters claims that Biden has failed to deliver on student loan debt relief, police reform, and voting rights. 🙅🏾‍♂️
• It highlights the steps Biden has taken in these areas, such as signing executive actions for student debt relief, banning chokeholds and "no knock" warrants, and fighting for voting rights legislation. 📜
• The article also notes Biden's efforts to invest in Black communities through infrastructure repair, education funding, and healthcare access. 🏗️💰💊

Conclusion:
The article concludes by urging readers to be critical of misinformation and recognize the progress that has been made under Biden's presidency. ✅👀

Black Voters Rally Behind Trump: Surprising GOP Comeback Expected

Recent polling in Chicago indicates a significant increase in black male voters choosing to pull Republican ballots, indicating a shift toward the Republican Party among the black community. 📊📈 Black conservative activist and radio host P Rae Easley, part of a group called "ChicagoRED," has observed this shift and believes it is evidence that more blacks are moving away from liberal progressive policies that have failed the city. Easley, who lives in Chicago's largest black community, has personally experienced no pushback for her Republican leanings and has seen an excitement among people to vote for former President Donald Trump. 🗳️👥 She expects that as the city continues to deteriorate, more blacks will migrate to the Republican Party in order to make better political decisions and move away from the harm caused by Democrats and progressives. Easley also joined residents in protesting Mayor Brandon Johnson's diversion of resources to illegal aliens instead of citizens in the community, and she sees her involvement with ChicagoRED as a way to fight back against liberal policies. ✊🏽💥

Highlights:
• Recent polling in Chicago shows a 40% increase in black voters pulling Republican ballots in the last primary election. 📈
• Black conservative activist P Rae Easley has observed a shift toward the Republican Party among the black community in Chicago. 🌟
• Easley believes more and more blacks will migrate to the Republican Party as the city deteriorates. 📉
• Easley has personally experienced no pushback for her Republican leanings and has seen excitement among people to vote for Trump. 🙌🏽👍
• Easley joined residents in protesting the diversion of resources to illegal aliens by Mayor Brandon Johnson. 💔🚫

Supreme Court Victory: Universal Mail-In Voting Attempt Fails, Advocates For In-Person Voting

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Democrats' latest attempt to change a state election law 👨‍⚖️, specifically Texas' law limiting no-excuse mail-in voting to voters who are 65 years of age or older 🗳️📬. The Democrats argued that this constituted discrimination against those under 65 😤. However, lower courts have rejected their claims multiple times ⛔. The Supreme Court's rejection of the case is being seen as a victory for election integrity ✅. Christine Welborn, president of Advancing Integrity, an organization advocating for transparency and accuracy in elections, applauds the decision and believes that fewer people should vote by mail 💌. She argues that voting in person is less vulnerable to fraud and that mail-in voting should be reserved for those who truly need it ✉️🔒. Overall, the article highlights the importance of upholding election laws and ensuring the security and integrity of the voting process 🗳️🔒.

Is the Youth Black Vote at Risk? Examining the Decline in Voter Participation

President Biden and Vice President Harris are struggling to garner support from Black voters, particularly Black men and young Black voters. Many young Blacks are unsure of who to vote for and are even considering not voting at all. 🤷‍♂️ There is a generational divide between older and younger Black voters, with the younger generation lacking knowledge of the civil rights movement and the importance of voting. In order for Democrats to succeed in the 2024 election, they need to address the concerns of young Black voters and have a comprehensive plan to tackle the issues affecting Black communities. 👥 The state of Black voting in 2024 is heavily influenced by education, with more efforts needed to ensure Black men are registered and voting. Young Black voters are looking for informed messaging from Democratic leaders and a focus on issues such as peace ✌️ and student loan debt forgiveness. The key for the Democratic Party is to inform, engage, and excite young Black voters to ensure they turn out at the polls. 📚🗳️💪

Explosive Text Messages Expose GOP's Attempted Voter Suppression, Sparking Outrage and Demands for Change

Old text messages between GOP operatives have been leaked, sparking anger and denouncement from voting rights groups. The messages, from 2020, show current Wisconsin GOP Executive Director Andrew Iverson calling for Republican staffers to meddle with the Souls to the Polls program, a get-out-the-vote initiative in Milwaukee. 😡 The messages have been seen as evidence of voter suppression by community groups. However, Republican leaders have dismissed the leak as a smear campaign by a disgruntled former employee. 😤 Souls to the Polls, which provides transportation for voters, condemned all voter suppression efforts at a news conference held with other community groups. They argue that these efforts are an attempt to suppress marginalized voters and are tired of the ongoing struggle. 😫 The leaked messages have caused disappointment and frustration among voting rights groups. 😞

Uncovering Hidden History: Langston Hughes' Poem Shatters Miami's Black Voter Narrative

Langston Hughes wrote a powerful poem titled "The Ballad of Sam Solomon" about Black voters in Miami during the Jim Crow era. 📝 Despite being from Miami, the author had never learned about this poem until six years ago. The poem documents how Samuel B. Solomon, an Overtown resident, and his neighbors defied the Ku Klux Klan by participating in the 1939 city primary elections. Despite threats and intimidation from the Klan, Solomon and other Black voters showed courage and determination. The poem highlights the struggles and triumphs of Black voters in Miami during a time of oppression and segregation. Today, it is important to resist the devaluation of local Black history and remember the individuals who made significant contributions. The author calls for the recognition of Sam Solomon and other Black voters in Overtown through public historical markers or monuments. By preserving and sharing these stories, we can honor the legacy of those who fought for their rights and inspire future generations. 🙌❤️

Colleges in Chaos: Violent Crackdowns on Gaza Protests Spark Fear of Another Kent State

Police in the US have violently cracked down on protests in solidarity with Gaza, with over 500 people being arrested. Videos and images of armed police beating students and using tear gas have spread on social media as the protests have continued to grow. The protests began at Columbia University in New York and have since spread to campuses across the country. Demonstrators are calling on universities to sever ties with companies doing business with Israel in protest over the war in Gaza. 🚨 The protests have drawn comparisons to the student-led demonstrations against the Vietnam War in the 1960s. Several hundred more arrests were made on college campuses across the US this week. ✊🇵🇸

Biden's Executive Order for Reparations Gains Favor Among Black Voters, Poll Report Shows

📊 According to a poll report from Earn the Black Vote Collaborative, President Biden's executive order for reparations is favored by black voters. The report, titled "The Creation of a Reparations Commission: A Path to Victory in Key States," highlights the potential impact of a Reparations Commission on President Biden's electoral prospects. Key findings from the report include:

✅ President Biden's victory in Michigan in 2020 was supported by 431,000 Black Democratic voters, but there was significant voter apathy among black communities, with an estimated 271,000 registered black voters abstaining from the polls.

🗳️ The poll projected that an Executive Order to create a Reparations Commission could potentially mobilize an additional 150,000 black voters for President Biden in Michigan in the 2024 general election.

📈 Similar trends were observed in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where President Biden secured narrow victories in 2020. In Pennsylvania, a Reparations Commission could garner an additional 55,000 black votes in 2024, and in Wisconsin, it could add 100,000 additional black votes.

The Earn the Black Vote Collaborative aims to educate and mobilize black voters in support of a Reparations Commission to drive meaningful change on issues of reparatory justice. The report suggests that by prioritizing reparations, President Biden can secure victories in key battleground states with significant black voter populations. 💪🏾✊🏾

Breaking Free from Trump's Grip: An Insider's Tale of Courage and Conscience

📰 The article discusses the actions of Republican lawmakers who have fallen in line with former President Donald Trump, even when it goes against their own beliefs. The article specifically mentions Mike Johnson, the 56th Speaker of the House, who opposed the certification of the 2020 elections. Despite being a staunch Trump supporter, Johnson refused to support a border security package agreed upon by President Biden and many Republicans. This allowed Trump to center his presidential campaign around the issue of immigration. Trump's ability to manipulate his passionate base of supporters and intimidate GOP lawmakers has allowed him to do whatever he wants, despite a trail of corruption. However, the article highlights that there have been a few individuals who have shown political courage and have chosen to go against Trump's wishes, including Mike Johnson who pushed through a funding package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan despite threats to his position as Speaker. The article concludes by suggesting that other Trump enablers, like Sen. Tim Scott, have the opportunity to be on the right side of history. ✨🚀