BET founder Robert Johnson mocks crowds pulling down statues, calls them ‘borderline anarchists’

BET founder Robert Johnson, in an interview Wednesday with Fox News, blasted those who are toppling Confederate and other statues across the nation as “borderline anarchists” — while challenging the notion that black Americans support this. People tearing down statues “have the mistaken … Read More

Which Black Lives Matter?

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A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest against racial inequality at Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., June 6, 2020. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters) When the police pull back, violent crime — against blacks — spikes. While the depraved murder of George Floyd should … Read More

Aunt Jemima Will Change Name, Image As Brands Confront Racial Stereotypes

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“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype,” parent company Quaker Foods says, announcing plans to change the brand’s logo and name. Donald King/AP Aunt Jemima will change its name and logo, acknowledging the brand’s origins rooted … Read More

Dr. Fauci’s recurring disease ‘nightmares’ often don’t materialize

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Dr. Anthony Fauci says Covid-19 is “his worst nightmare.” It might be his worst, but it’s certainly not his first. He has spent his professional career warning of nightmare scenarios, many which never materialized. Nobody did more to kick off … Read More

Gun sales surge 80% in May, says research firm

In this March 15, 2020, file photo, people wait in line to enter a gun store in Culver City, Calif. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who was sued by gun-rights groups after trying to shut down firearms dealers in … Read More

80% of Americans support maintaining or increasing current levels of police funding, poll shows

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Roughly eight in 10 Americans want to maintain or increase funding to police departments, according to the results of a recent poll conducted for the National Sheriff’s Association. The survey data shows that 53% of respondents support boosting funding, 26% … Read More

‘Gone With The Wind’ temporarily pulled from HBO Max

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The film has previously been criticized for its romanticized depiction of US slavery. Gone With The Wind Gone With The Wind has been temporarily removed from HBO Max, but it will eventually return with added context to address its racially insensitive … Read More

‘How Could the CDC Make That Mistake?’

The government’s disease-fighting agency is conflating viral and antibody tests, compromising a few crucial metrics that governors depend on to reopen their economies. Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, and other states are doing the same. GETTY / THE ATLANTIC Editor’s Note: The Atlantic is … Read More

Saudi Arabia, Israel negotiating Temple Mount control – report

While Jordan had strongly objected to any change in the makeup of the Waqf, in recent months their stance changed after Turkey became involved in east Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. Palestinians pray on the first Friday of the holy … Read More

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