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The Cultural Marxism Bogeyman
Illustration from a Book of Hours attributed to an artist of the Ghent-Bruges school (ca. 1400s) | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library / Public Domain Review / PD Worldwide A specter is haunting the West—the specter of Cultural Marxism. Or at least that’s what many conservative operatives would like us to think. From military theorist William S.
William S. Lind and His Single-Factor Explanation of History
Cover image for The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy: Why the Right Blames the Frankfurt School for the Decline of the West by A. J. A. Woods (Verso, 2026) In July 1998, Lind was invited to speak at an Accuracy in Academia (AIA) conference. Founded in 1985, AIA was set up to expose instances of political bias on American campuses. Its founder, Reed Irvine, believed that universities were indoctrinating students with progressive ideologies rather than teaching them facts and logic.
Malcolm X’s Most Iconic Speeches
A. Woods Posted May 19, 2021 Rickey Smiley Morning Show Featured Video CLOSE UPDATED: 8:40 a.m. ET, May 19, 2021 As the world celebrates what would have been Malcolm X‘s 96th birthday on Wednesday, it’s important to remember that he was more than a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and Nation of Islam. The dynamic activist embodied leadership, allowing him to be revered by many as he stood on the frontlines in Black America’s fight to eradicate racism and segregation.
Malcolm X’s Most Iconic Speeches
By A. Woods Posted 33 mins ago UPDATED: 8:40 a.m. ET, May 19, 2021 As the world celebrates what would have been Malcolm X‘s 96th birthday on Wednesday, it’s important to remember that he was more than a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and Nation of Islam. The dynamic activist embodied leadership, allowing him to be revered by many as he stood on the frontlines in Black America’s fight to eradicate racism and segregation. Malcolm X was assassinated in Harlem on Feb.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black Women Pioneers And Their Many Historic Firsts
A. Woods Posted 3 hours ago Rickey Smiley Morning Show Featured Video CLOSE UPDATED: 6:00 a.m. ET, March 1, 2021 The month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month and is dedicated to the celebration of everyday women, as well as pillars and pioneers whose accomplishments have allowed for following generations to feel empowered to constantly break barriers.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black Women Pioneers And Their Many Historic Firsts
UPDATED: 6:00 a.m. ET, March 1, 2021 The month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month and is dedicated to the celebration of everyday women, as well as pillars and pioneers whose accomplishments have allowed for following generations to feel empowered to constantly break barriers.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black Women Pioneers And Their Many Historic Firsts
UPDATED: 6:00 a.m. ET, March 1, 2021 The month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month and is dedicated to the celebration of everyday women, as well as pillars and pioneers whose accomplishments have allowed for following generations to feel empowered to constantly break barriers.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black Women Pioneers And Their Many Historic Firsts
The Beat DFW Daily Video CLOSE UPDATED: 6:00 a.m. ET, March 1, 2021 The month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month and is dedicated to the celebration of everyday women, as well as pillars and pioneers whose accomplishments have allowed for following generations to feel empowered to constantly break barriers.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black Women Pioneers And Their Many Historic Firsts
A. Woods Posted March 1, 2021 UPDATED: 6:00 a.m. ET, March 1, 2021 The month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month and is dedicated to the celebration of everyday women, as well as pillars and pioneers whose accomplishments have allowed for following generations to feel empowered to constantly break barriers.
Kobe, Vanessa Bryant Love Timeline: Celebrating Soulmates
NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty UPDATED: 1:30 p.m. ET, Jan. 25, 2021 One year after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, despite emotions that are clearly still raw, the love he shared with his wife, Vanessa, remains strong. That’s apparent by the steady stream of social media tributes Vanessa has paid to her NBA legend husband over the past 12 months, including this one of him and their oldest daughter, Natalia, just last week.
Who Is Kevin Cooper? Everything To Know About Death Row Inmate Denied ‘Fair’ Shot At Justice
Kevin Cooper has been on death row in California’s San Quentin prison for over three decades after being accused of killing four people in 1983. Cooper has maintained his innocence. The now-61-year-old requested additional DNA testing to prove that he did not commit the crime, which was granted, thus garnering the attention of Senator Kamala Harris and reality TV star Kim Kardashian.
GoFundMe For ‘Flight to Beat Dr Umar Johnson’s Ass’ Gets Deleted
A GoFundMe page has been launched for Dr. Umar Johnson, but not raise funds for a cause that would potentially benefit him. The crowdfunding page was created to secure a flight to “beat Dr Umar Johnson’s ass.” The page, which has a goal of $500, will assist the creator of the fundraiser, Truth Watson – a battle rapper from South Carolina, in traveling to wherever Dr. Umar is, so he can carry out his mission.
Surgeon General Jerome Adams Gets Dragged As His Coronavirus Role Is Questioned
Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2017, but his name been recurring as of late in light of the coronavirus pandemic, as he has been offering Americans measures to protect themselves, so to speak. Adams is the vice admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, according to a report from BET, and is one of the top federal authorities on public health.
Coronavirus Is Freeing Inmates Except Those In An Inhumane Mississippi Prison
As the coronavirus pandemic has been spreading at an alarming rate, officials have enforced measures such as social distancing and closures of non-essential establishments in an effort to prevent the virus from spreading further. That said, numerous prisons are also trying to put contingency plans in place, as their inmate populations could pose a threat to prisoners and staff, subjecting them to potentially contracting the virus.
Video Shows HBCU Cops Violently Handcuff Class President Sparking Outrage Among Students
Two North Carolina A&T State University officers have sparked major outrage from students as well as social media following the surfacing of a video, which shows the officers violently handcuffing student Verdant Julius, who is also the 2020 Sophomore Class President. The video, uploaded by a Twitter user named yoitstryll, shows the student questioning why he is being arrested, prior to being thrown on the ground and placed in handcuffs.
Coronavirus Exposes Anti-Black Racism As Videos Show Quarantine ‘Preppers’ Attacked In Supermarkets
It wasn’t long before racists’ true colors began to seep out in the midst of the rapid spreading of the coronavirus as people rush to their local supermarkets to obtain necessities in preparation for government suggested quarantines and social distancing.
Texas Senator’s Racist Coronavirus Comments Called Out On Social Media: ‘China Is To Blame’
One would assume that in a time of crisis, or the spreading of a virus that was officially declared a pandemic, politicians and the President of the United States would display an ounce of decorum, but that does not align with the times the country is currently in. Texas Senator John Cornyn, like President Donald Trump, said that China is to blame for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Arizona Cop With History Of Racism Fired After Stopping A Black Man Over An Air Freshener
A 22-year-old Black man named Phillip Colbert was stopped by a La Paz, Arizona police officer in September 2019 over an air freshener in his rear-view mirror. Nearly six months later, the officer has been fired, according to the Phoenix New Times. “On February 19th, Deputy Eli Max was terminated from the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office,” said La Paz Sheriff’s Captain Curt Bagby told the outlet. However, Max is appealing his firing.
Paris Dennard Joins Trump’s MAGA Minions As GOP’s Communications Advisor Of Black Media Affairs
Written By A. Woods Posted 24 mins ago Paris Dennard has been appointed as the Republican National Committee’s new Senior Communications Advisor of Black Media Affairs.
Trump’s Handshake Snubbed For An Elbow Bump During National Emergency Announcement
Though it is uncertain whether or not President Donald Trump may be infected with the coronavirus folks aren’t taking any chances. On Friday, it was confirmed that the president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been diagnosed with the rapidly spreading virus after shaking hands with Trump. Hours later, while speaking in the White House Rose Garden to declare a national emergency for the U.S., Trump was offered an elbow bump when reaching for a handshake.
Black Women Slammed And Choked By Miami Officers During Spring Break
Two separate women, who appeared to be celebrating spring break in Miami, were roughly handled by officers from the city’s police department. In a video that has been circulating social media, one woman accidentally collided with an officer who was chasing after someone, then pushed her to the ground.
Andrew Gillum Denies Using Methamphetamines: ‘I Had Too Much To Drink’
Written By A. Woods Posted 53 seconds ago Andrew Gillum, former Florida gubernatorial candidate who also served as the mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018, has allegedly been involved in a suspected crystal meth incident at a Miami Beach hotel early Friday morning, according to a report from the Miami New Times.
HBCU Vs. PWI: Coronavirus Plans Have International Students Fearful Of Campus Closures
A growing list of colleges and universities have announced plans, which may include campus closures and academic transitions from classrooms to online instruction in light of the growing concerns surrounding the coronavirus. These closures include dormitories, which primarily affects low-income students, as well as international students who are studying on student visas and financially unable to return home.
Coronavirus Cancellations: Should The NCAA Tournament Still Be Played?
The NBA recently announced the indefinite cancellation of the remaining basketball season due to the rapid spreading of the coronavirus. However, the NCAA conversely has decided to hold its’ men’s and women’s basketball tournaments without fans in attendance. The college basketball league has been criticized by many for their decision, including former NBA player and sports analyst Jay Williams, who said on ESPN Radio that the NCAA tournaments should be canceled until further notice.
Has TMZ’s Coverage On Floyd Mayweather’s Ex-Girlfriend’s Death Shown Changes In Reporting Of Black Celebrity Deaths?
TMZ’s reporting of the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old Gianna and seven others was heavily scrutinized as the outlet was accused of breaking the news prior to Bryant’s family being notified. Additionally, TMZ shared video footage from the scene of the tragic accident. The outlet was also criticized for the way in which they broke the news of burgeoning rapper Pop Smoke’s death, which was similar to Bryant’s.
Raleigh Cops Shooting Javier Torres Is Police Department’s Latest In Growing List Of Scandals
A Raleigh police officer shooting 24-year-old Javier Torres is just one incident on a growing list of police-involved shootings in the city. Torres’ shooting, which sparked outrage in Raleigh and resulted in an immediate protest, stemmed from officers alleging that he stole pizza from a nearby store. The incident was recorded, as well as the aftermath via an onlooker, who was able to capture three separate videos, including a formidable police response by several vehicles.
Falsely Accused And Acquitted Black Teen ‘Held Against His Will In Jail’ On Ridiculous Bond Released After Over 2 Years
The teen was represented by attorney Justin Moore, who fought tooth and nail for his freedom. By A. Woods, NewsOne A Texas teen named JaTyrone Hollis was kept in a jail cell and away from his family for two-and-a-half years after being wrongfully charged with capital murder. Hollis’ attorney, Justin A.
Growing List Of Shaun King’s Nicknames That Have Gone Viral
NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE UPDATED: 9:41 a.m. ET, Aug. 26 — Shaun King‘s name was among the top trending topics on Twitter Wednesday morning after the embattled social justice activist threatened to reveal the names of officers employed by a police department in Wisconsin responsible for shooting an unarmed Black man in the back multiple times at close range.
Jesse Jackson Endorses Bernie Sanders For President, Returning The Favor Decades Later
Written By A. Woods Posted 33 seconds ago Senator Bernie Sanders has received a presidential endorsement from the Rev. Jesse Jackson following the presidential hopeful’s rally in Chicago. Jackson’s endorsement for Sanders comes more than three decades after the Vermont senator endorsed the reverend’s run for president in 1988. MORE: Rev.
Falsely Accused And Acquitted Black Teen ‘Held Against His Will In Jail’ On Ridiculous Bond Released After Over 2 Years
Written By A. Woods Posted 13 mins ago A Texas teen named JaTyrone Hollis was kept in a jail cell and away from his family for two-and-a-half years after being wrongfully charged with capital murder. Hollis’ attorney, Justin A. Moore, shared some of the details of the teen’s case in a press release, revealing that not only was he wrongfully accused and spent years in jail against his will, but he was also held on an incredulous $750,000 cash bail.
Unqualified Ben Carson’s Coronavirus ‘Plan’ Proves Trump And Them Have No Clue What To Do
Ben Carson appears to have been made the fall guy after recently being appointed to the White House’s coronavirus task force. The HUD Secretary spoke on the “plan” Donald Trump’s administration plans to implement in light of the passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship, 20 of whom have tested positive for the virus, docking in Oakland, California on Monday.
White Man Allegedly Calls Adopted Black Daughter The N-Word In Viral Social Media Thread
A woman reportedly took to the social media platform, Reddit, to seek advice on how to handle a troubling situation within her family after alleging that her husband called their adopted Black daughter the N-word in a text message that she read on his phone while he was in another room. The woman, who is white, didn’t identify herself, her husband or her child by name, but explained the situation in an attempt to figure out her course of action. MORE: Who Is Quaden Bayles?
Coronavirus Threatens NBA And College Hoops As LeBron Says He ‘Ain’t Playing’ Without Fans
The outbreak and spreading of the coronavirus has not only embedded fear in folks, but has also heightened the precautionary measures being taken, even if Donald Trump and his task force are dragging their feet to administer provisions to prevent the virus from becoming unrelenting. The NCAA, as well as the NBA, have both addressed the virus and are assessing their options, while the NBA is preparing to hold games with only “essential staff” and no fans.
Trump Names Racist Obama Birther Mark Meadows As New Chief Of Staff
Donald Trump appointed a new White House chief of staff on Friday, removing Mick Mulvaney from the position and replacing him with North Carolina Republican Rep. Mark Meadows, the Barack Obama birther who claimed he was going to have a hand in sending the former president “home to Kenya or wherever it is.” MORE: Mark Meadows Showed Us The Six Stages White Men Go Through When Getting Called Out For Racism Trump announced the change within the White House on Twitter.
Video Shows Bernie Sanders Refusing To Address Reparations For Black Folks
Folks have been challenging the validity of Senator Bernie Sanders’ position as a civil rights activist, but also his sincere interest in the Black community. A video has been circulating social media via The Uptake, where the Democratic presidential candidate was asked about reparations for Black folks and evaded the issue, while insisting that restitution should be afforded to Brown people, as well as poor whites in rural areas.
Legendary Jazz Musician, McCoy Tyner, Dies At Age 81
Legendary jazz musician and pianist, McCoy Tyner, has died at 81 years of age. The renowned musician was a key figure in John Coltrane‘s jazz quartet. Tyner’s passing was announced on Facebook, but a cause of death was not disclosed. *This story will be updated.* Jazz , John Coltr , McCoy Tyner , musician , Newsletter Also On NewsOne:
Video Of Hillary Clinton Dragging Bernie Sanders Praised By Social Media After His Canceled Mississippi Rally
Senator Bernie Sanders appears to have rubbed some folks the wrong way as of late. On the heels of the Democratic presidential candidate canceling his rally in Jackson, Mississippi, which was primarily to appeal to Black voters in the state, to focus on voters in Michigan, a video has been circulating social media from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s recent “Hillary” documentary, where she is candidly sharing her true thoughts on Sanders. And apparently, she isn’t alone.
Joe Biden Surrogate Offers ‘Angry Black Women’ Apology To Nina Turner After MLK Jr. Comments
Joe Biden‘s campaign surrogate Hilary Rosen placed herself in the line of fire after attempting to correct Bernie Sanders‘ presidential campaign co-chair Nina Turner on comments about Martin Luther King Jr. The exchange, which became heated, resulted in an apology from Rosen that could have been kept, as she used the term “angry black women,” and was then criticized across every social media platform.
HBCU President Blasts ‘Egomaniacal’ Black College Board Members After Controversial Texas Southern Firing
The firing of Texas Southern University’s president last month was not only met with controversy, but has also brought attention to the dysfunction within HBCU boards and its’ members, as pointed out by Dillard University President Walter M. Kimbrough in a recently penned op-ed. MORE: Texas Southern Firing Draws Attention To HBCU Presidents’ High Rate Of Turnover Dr. Austin Lane was no longer employed by Texas Southern as of Feb.
Obama Shades Trump’s Coronavirus Response: ‘Listen To The Experts’
Donald Trump’s absolving of guilt has been the theme of his presidency and him shifting the blame of his administration’s testing of the COVID-19 coronavirus on Barack Obama is no surprise.
Video Shows NYPD Officers Kicking And Beating Teen Screaming ‘I Did Not Commit Any Crime’
The NYPD is notorious for abusing their power, perhaps because they were given the license to do so by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg with his unconstitutional stop and frisk policy. Nonetheless, most recently, NYPD officers brutally beat a Brooklyn teen who was pleading to know what crime he committed.
‘It’s 2020, Not 1920’: Olive Garden Employee Details Verbal Attack By Customer Who Didn’t Want A Black Server
An Indiana Olive Garden is facing major scrutiny after a woman customer requested to not be served by a Black employee and the restaurant manager complied. The manager has since been terminated, but the location is also under investigation by the NAACP over the alleged racially discriminatory incident.
Who Is Hervis Rogers? Super Tuesday Voter Suppression Efforts Defeated At Texas HBCU
Voters came out in droves on Super Tuesday to cast their votes in the Democratic Primary with hopes that their support for the candidates they are vying for would place them one step closer to winning the Democratic nomination. However, many voters, particularly in Texas, were met with a variety of obstacles, such as polling locations being changed at the last minute, which could have potentially deterred them from casting a ballot.
Shaun King Calls Out Rachel Maddow And Gets Dragged On Twitter
UPDATED: 6:54 a.m. ET, April 5 — After weeks of assessing the state of his campaign for president, Bernie Sanders may be ready to call it quits, according to a new report. But it was unclear what may have given the senator abrupt pause — his increasingly “narrow path” toward the Democratic nomination or several recent missteps by people associated with his campaign.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black Women Pioneers And Their Many Firsts
Posted By Ed Powell Posted 24 mins ago Source: Rich Fury / Forum Photos via Newsone/Written By A. Woods: The month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month and is dedicated to the celebration of everyday women, as well as pillars and pioneers whose accomplishments have allowed for following generations to feel empowered to constantly break barriers.
Gender vs. Sexual Identity: Zaya Wade, What’s Common For Kids And How Parents Can Support Them
Dwyane Wade’s 12-year-old daughter, Zaya, who was assigned the gender of a male at birth, knew from the age of three that she was transgender. The former NBA star revealed during an appearance on “Good Morning America” that Zaya has “known for nine years,” and that she is leading their family on the journey to understanding and educating them on the transgender community.
What Joe Biden And The Support Of Black South Carolina Primary Voters Means For His Campaign
The South Carolina primary on Saturday is crucial to the eight Democratic presidential candidates vying for a presidential nomination. However, the primary is particularly crucial for former Vice President Joe Biden, as his presidential run is somewhat dependent on South Carolina, following his loses in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.
‘For Sale’: Republican Group Trolls Black Congresswoman Endorsing Bloomberg
Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath, the mother of Jordan Davis who was murdered by a white man for playing music loudly in his car, announced her endorsement for former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg earlier this month, along with three other members of the Congressional Black Caucus. On Wednesday, National Republican Congressional Committee’s regional press secretary, Camille M.
Emmett Till Bill: Black Leaders React To The Anti-Lynching Law Being Passed
Emmett Till (Photo: Gannett, Mamie Till Mobley/PBS/File) The anti-lynching bill was passed with an overwhelming 410-4 vote after 200 failed attempts. By A. Woods, NewsOne Wednesday marked a monumental and equally historic day in Black history as the Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act was passed by the house, criminalizing lynching, thus making the act a hate crime under federal law.
Vanessa Bryant Shows Admiration For Kobe Bryant’s Sister’s Tribute Tattoo
Kobe Bryant’s sister, Sharia Washington, unveiled her tribute to her late brother and niece, Gianna, revealing a tattoo that she recently had done in honor of them following their death in a helicopter crashing that killed Kobe, Gianna and seven others on Jan. 26. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s wife and Gianna’s mom, has since reposted Sharia’s tattoo on social media, showing admiration for the artwork and the gesture.
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