Pharrell Puts A Legal Stop To Trump Playing His Music At Rallies Pharrell is not having it with Trumpito using his music to fire up his fellow “nationalists” at his rallies…ESPECIALLY after a tragic low point like this weekend’s mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue . Donald Trump decided to fire up Pharrell’s 2013 foot-tapper “Happy,” during a rally in the Midwest. However, it’s not too clear what he was so damn “happy” about, when it took place just a few short hours after the Tree of Life congregation shooting. Either way, Pharrell wasn’t here for it and had his attorney Howard King send a cease and desist letter the president’s way. Via The Hollywood Reporter : “On the day of the mass murder of 11 human beings at the hands of a deranged ‘nationalist,’ you played his song ‘Happy’ to a crowd at a political event in Indiana. There was nothing ‘happy’ about the tragedy inflicted upon our country on Saturday and no permission was granted for your use of this song for this purpose.” WELP. We guess Trump is going to have to rally his racist supporters some other way … Scott Dudelson/Getty Images/Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
O ver a century ago Ethel Tremaine Robinson and Inman Edward Page broke racial barriers at Brown University by becoming some of the first Black students to graduate from the institution. Now, the two will be honored by the Ivy League school with a building named after them, the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education reported. To celebrate the legacies of two pioneering black graduates, Brown University will rename its J. Walter Wilson Building in recognition of Inman Edward Page and Ethel Tremaine Robinson. #BrownBAR18 https://t.co/R5PhpiPy10 — Brown University (@BrownUniversity) September 23, 2018 The university will rename the J. Walter Wilson Building—which sits in a central part of campus—to pay homage to Robinson and Page, the news outlet writes. The building, which opened 56 years ago, initially housed life science laboratories. A few years ago, after being renovated, it transformed into a space where students can get a range of different services; spanning from financial aid help to mail services. Both Robinson and Page made their marks in the realm of education respectively. Robinson led literature and English courses at Howard University and guided one of her students to help her launch Alpha Kappa Alpha which is the country’s first Black sorority. Page went on to serve as president at historically Black colleges and universities, including the Lincoln Institute, the Agricultural and Normal University, Roger Williams University, and Western Baptist College. “Inman Page was born into slavery, sought liberty and opportunity and found them at Brown — and he saw the power of education to cultivate the innate ‘genius’ in everyone,” Brown University President Christina Paxson said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “Ethel Robinson broke a color barrier and a glass ceiling when she graduated from Brown in 1905. Together, these two pioneers embodied the faith in learning, knowledge and understanding that has animated Brown for generations.” The building is slated to be officially renamed in 2019. The news surrounding the renaming of the building comes just weeks after it was announced that students and faculty at the University of Mississippi are leading an effort to rename their journalism school after Civil Rights advocate, journalist, and educator Ida B. Wells-Barnett . SEE ALSO: Ole Miss Faculty, Students Fight To Have Journalism School Renamed After Ida B. Wells-Barnett Rutgers Pays Tribute To Former Slaves By Renaming Parts Of Campus [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]
O ver a century ago Ethel Tremaine Robinson and Inman Edward Page broke racial barriers at Brown University by becoming some of the first Black students to graduate from the institution. Now, the two will be honored by the Ivy League school with a building named after them, the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education reported. To celebrate the legacies of two pioneering black graduates, Brown University will rename its J. Walter Wilson Building in recognition of Inman Edward Page and Ethel Tremaine Robinson. #BrownBAR18 https://t.co/R5PhpiPy10 — Brown University (@BrownUniversity) September 23, 2018 The university will rename the J. Walter Wilson Building—which sits in a central part of campus—to pay homage to Robinson and Page, the news outlet writes. The building, which opened 56 years ago, initially housed life science laboratories. A few years ago, after being renovated, it transformed into a space where students can get a range of different services; spanning from financial aid help to mail services. Both Robinson and Page made their marks in the realm of education respectively. Robinson led literature and English courses at Howard University and guided one of her students to help her launch Alpha Kappa Alpha which is the country’s first Black sorority. Page went on to serve as president at historically Black colleges and universities, including the Lincoln Institute, the Agricultural and Normal University, Roger Williams University, and Western Baptist College. “Inman Page was born into slavery, sought liberty and opportunity and found them at Brown — and he saw the power of education to cultivate the innate ‘genius’ in everyone,” Brown University President Christina Paxson said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “Ethel Robinson broke a color barrier and a glass ceiling when she graduated from Brown in 1905. Together, these two pioneers embodied the faith in learning, knowledge and understanding that has animated Brown for generations.” The building is slated to be officially renamed in 2019. The news surrounding the renaming of the building comes just weeks after it was announced that students and faculty at the University of Mississippi are leading an effort to rename their journalism school after Civil Rights advocate, journalist, and educator Ida B. Wells-Barnett . SEE ALSO: Ole Miss Faculty, Students Fight To Have Journalism School Renamed After Ida B. Wells-Barnett Rutgers Pays Tribute To Former Slaves By Renaming Parts Of Campus [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]
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S tarting on October 23, Democrats and people associated with liberals have been receiving suspicious packages, which, thankfully, have been intercepted before anyone was hurt. Sen. Cory Booker is now the latest person to receive a package. See Also: Bring It Home! Best Damn Reactions To Andrew Gillum Destroying Ron DeSantis In Florida Debate According to Reuters, the FBI confirmed a suspicious package was addressed to U.S. Senator Cory Booker. The package was recovered in Florida. JUST IN: FBI confirms suspicious package addressed to U.S. Senator Cory Booker has been recovered in Florida. pic.twitter.com/1EreYieTU5 — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) October 26, 2018 The White House denounced what appears to be an attack on Democrats. Press secretary Sarah Sanders said, “These terrorizing acts are despicable, and anyone responsible will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. The United States Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies are investigating and will take all appropriate actions to protect anyone threatened by these cowards.” However, the president, who has no ability to calm the country, whined that he is being attacked. His tweet read, “Funny how lowly rated CNN, and others, can criticize me at will, even blaming me for the current spate of Bombs and ridiculously comparing this to September 11th and the Oklahoma City bombing, yet when I criticize them they go wild and scream, ‘it’s just not Presidential!” Funny how lowly rated CNN, and others, can criticize me at will, even blaming me for the current spate of Bombs and ridiculously comparing this to September 11th and the Oklahoma City bombing, yet when I criticize them they go wild and scream, “it’s just not Presidential!” — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 26, 2018 Top Democrats such as Barack Obama , Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and Maxine Waters all received the suspicious packages. It is clear that Trump has contributed to this hateful, divisive climate. He escalates instead of deescalates and there are people who hear his dog-whistles loud and clear. SEE ALSO: Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes Trump-Supporting DA Calls ‘Ghetto’ Maxine Waters A ‘Bitch,’ Can’t Believe She Hasn’t Been Shot This Colin Kaepernick Retweet Says Everything You Need To Know About The NFL Players’ Anthem Grievance [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3825613″ overlay=”true”]
A fter Andrew Gillum ‘s recent streak of victories in Florida’s gubernatorial race, Trump has reportedly planned to make last-ditch pleas for votes for controversial GOP candidates. Apparently, Trump’s aggressive strategy comes as his team fears a potential election wipeout with Republicans in the state that could hurt his re-election campaign. RELATED: 5 Takeaways From Andrew Gillum’s Florida Debate Rematch Against Ron DeSantis The president will try several things to defend his buddies, Senate candidate Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis , the GOP Florida gubernatorial nominee who Gillum bested in recent debates. Trump is scheduled to visit the state at least twice, sources shared with Politico . Floridians who haven’t cast absentee ballots will also receive presidential text messages, and discussions are underway about overrunning the state with robocalls from Trump. GOP members and Trump’s administration know that Florida is a key swing state and that early voting is gaining steam. They also presumably recognize that DeSantis has been eyed as an early bet to lose the high-profile governor race by several social media users. The White House is mounting a political rescue mission in Florida, fearing a wipeout in the key swing state next month could damage Trump’s reelection hopes https://t.co/O6DuOQKimd — POLITICO (@politico) October 26, 2018 Both DeSantis and Scott are trailing their Democratic rivals, according to recent surveys reported by Politico. Perhaps Trump and GOP members realize what a wipeout would mean for them, especially if Gillum, Tallahassee’s current mayor, wins the gubernatorial race. A Gillum victory, undoubtedly, would make a huge statement for candidates of color and be a celebrated win among African Americans. As governor, Gillum would also be able to drum up support for the eventual Democratic nominee for the 2020 presidential race. As the official midterm election date gets closer, Democratic efforts will likely increase to mobilize base voters. SEE ALSO: White Supremacist Who Targeted And Killed 2 Black People In Cold Blood Is Arrested Peacefully Social Media Disowns Michael Avenatti After He Says Democrats Need ‘A White Male’ To Run For President [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3833755″ overlay=”true”]
T he Sunken Place Summit was in full effect on Friday in Washington, D.C., and sadly it brought about a flock of Black people embracing white supremacy. In fact, the Young Black Leadership Summit was going beyond heir typical tap dancing for the president, with attendees literally chanting racist lines that are normally reserved for a Trump rally. See Also: President Donald Trump’s Voter Fraud Claims Could Lead To More Voter Suppression One young man, who live-streamed the summit on YouTube, was babbling into the camera with young people chanting, “Build that wall!” in the background. The young man said, “It’s Black excellence at its finest, to the highest degree.” More like anti-Blackness at its highest degree. See below, around the 7:50 mark. The same young man also told theGrio that “Our Black-owned businesses are turning into taco stands overnight because of illegal immigrants.” See the sadness: “Our Black-owned businesses are turning into taco stands overnight because of illegal immigrants.” – Trump supporter (Young Black Leadership Summit) pic.twitter.com/5HW7ezS1VP — theGrio.com (@theGrio) October 26, 2018 Trump clearly has convinced these young people to believe his lies. As Vox explained , “A 2016 study conducted by scholars at Penn’s Wharton School of Business found that the increase in the labor supply resulting from immigration could actually generate more employment in industries such as home construction and food production. More people means more consumption, and, specifically, more consumption by the working poor.” In addition, “Existing data simply doesn’t support any definitive correlation between the stark unemployment rate of African Americans and the employment of recent immigrants. Nevertheless, those striving to push through xenophobic, racist, Islamophobic, and inhumane immigration restrictions find unusual allies among some African Americans seeking to lower the black unemployment rate.” The truth is, it is gentrification that is hurting Black business, which has nothing to do with immigration. The Young Black Leadership Summit is the fraudulent brainchild of Candace Owens , who was anti-Trump two years ago. Pray for these lost souls. SEE ALSO: Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes Trump-Supporting DA Calls ‘Ghetto’ Maxine Waters A ‘Bitch,’ Can’t Believe She Hasn’t Been Shot This Colin Kaepernick Retweet Says Everything You Need To Know About The NFL Players’ Anthem Grievance [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3785430″ overlay=”true”]
Earlier this year, Caitlyn Jenner affirmed what the rest of the world had known for years: Trump is terrible for trans rights . At the time, she still hoped to work with Republican leadership to avoid crafting such oppressive policies. Now, she has come forward and penned an op-ed to admit that she was wrong, and that Trump cannot be reasoned with. In a Washington Post op-ed , Caitlyn Jenner showed that she’s willing to admit when she’s wrong, even if it took a couple of years. “Despite the criticism I received from segments of the LGBTQ community for engaging with this administration,” Cait begins. Caitlyn has been confronted by other trans women, including her own friends, for her erstwhile support for Donald Trump. “I remained hopeful for positive change,” Cait explains. “Sadly,” Caitlyn admits. “I was wrong.” Two years after using her platform to endorse the current President, Caitlyn understands her error. “The reality is that the trans community is being relentlessly attacked by this president,” she writes. The recent edict from the DOJ that employers should feel free to fire their transgender employees is only the latest blow. Cait says: “The leader of our nation has shown no regard for an already marginalized and struggling community.” “He has ignored our humanity,” she laments. “He has insulted our dignity,” Caitlyn continues. “He has made trans people into political pawns,” she writes. “As he whips up animus against us.” Cait points out that he does so “in an attempt to energize the most right-wing segment of his party.” Since Trump has been unable to or unwilling to help everyday Americans with economic issues or in any other meaningful way, he just excites his base with bigotry. All the while, Caitlyn notes, Trump is “claiming his anti-transgender policies are meant to ‘protect the country.'” “My hope in him — in them — was misplaced,” she admits. “And,” Caitlyn continues. “I cannot support anyone who is working against our community.” As she mentioned, trans people are already marginalized. And Trump’s administration has made life more dangerous for almost all of them. “I do not support Trump,” Caitlyn affirms. That makes a serious contrast with her MAGA-hat wearing past. “I must learn from my mistakes,” Cait concludes. “And move forward.” Honestly? That’s a good op-ed. She’s right about what she says. While no one questions that Trump is a bigot, he has never seemed to have an issue with transgender people in particular. But the architects of these monstrous policies — from Stephen Miller to Mike Pence to Jeff Sessions, and others — have a vested interest in crushing marginalized groups. Trump allows it, in part because it will inflame his base. He also allows it because, let’s be honest, he doesn’t seem to really know about it, and was visibly caught off guard when asked about the topic. This is a guy who tweets at three in the morning. He likes being cheered by crowds, not actual work. But Cait should never have supported Trump in the first place. In part because she is trans, and her trans friends very publicly warned her that he would be a disaster. If she had been listening to women who had been out much longer than she was — if she had listened to Candis Cayne — she wouldn’t be eating crow now. But also, voting isn’t always about yourself. Cait may be rich and white, but she could have remembered that other people exist. It was no secret that Trump’s administration would be a nightmare for communities of color or for women. We hope that Cait will have her eyes open from now on. View Slideshow: Donald Trump Impeachment Party: Who’s Attending?
Source: Charlotte Observer / Getty Despite being warned, Donald Trump’s refusal to take security advice when it comes to his cell phone use might have caused some serious national security issues for the President. According to the New York Times when President Trump calls his friends for their takes on the horrible job he is doing on one of his iPhones the Chinese and Russians are listening. What they are getting as the report claims is “invaluable insight” on Trump and how to “best work the president and affect administration policy.” Bruh. The report also claimed last year that that Orange Menace is supposed to swap out his phones every 30 days but rarely does because of “inconvenience.” The NYT’s eye-opening story also brings up an incident when Trump left his cellphone in a golf cart at his Bedminster, N.J., golf club causing a frantic scramble to recover it according to two people familiar with the situation. Per The New York Times : “The current and former officials said they have also determined that China is seeking to use what it is learning from the calls — how Mr. Trump thinks, what arguments tend to sway him and to whom he is inclined to listen — to keep a trade war with the United States from escalating further. In what amounts to a marriage of lobbying and espionage, the Chinese have pieced together a list of the people with whom Mr. Trump regularly speaks in hopes of using them to influence the president, the officials said.” “Among those on the list are Stephen A. Schwarzman, the Blackstone Group chief executive who has endowed a master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, and Steve Wynn, the former Las Vegas casino magnate who used to own a lucrative property in Macau.” As expected Trump called the report a “fake story” and claimed he liked only using “hard lines” in a Tweet sent from his iPhone. Go figure. The New York Times has a new Fake Story that now the Russians and Chinese (glad they finally added China) are listening to all of my calls on cellphones. Except that I rarely use a cellphone, & when I do it’s government authorized. I like Hard Lines. Just more made up Fake News! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 25, 2018 Whatever the case is, the Chinese and Russians are indeed listening according to former and current American officials privy to the situation. Keep in mind this is the same man who feels Hillary Clinton should be locked up for her use of a private email server that which the FBI refutes China never hacked. — Photo: Charlotte Observer / Getty
U PDATED 5:22 p.m. EDT, Oct. 24, 2018: Former Attorney General Eric Holder was the intended recipient of a suspicious package that had turned up at Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz ‘ Florida office on Wednesday (Oct. 24), CNN reported. Another package with an explosive device sent to CNN’s New York offices on Wednesday was addressed to former CIA Director John Brennan , according to city and local law enforcement officials. U PDATED: 3:23 p.m. EDT, Oct. 24, 2018: Congresswoman Maxine Waters has joined a growing list of prominent Democrats who have been targeted by suspected explosive devices this week. A package intended for a Congressional mail sorting facility in Maryland was addressed to Waters, according to several reports . NEWS: Suspicious package intercepted by Capitol Hill police was addressed to Democratic California congresswoman Maxine Waters, according to three sources. — Tara Palmeri (@tarapalmeri) October 24, 2018 A suspicious package was also found outside of the building where Democratic Senator Kamala Harris ‘ district office is in San Diego, California on Wednesday. The building, also including the San Diego Union-Tribune’s office, was evacuated. The package was later deemed safe, the Washington Examiner reported. A mysterious package was also sent to the office of Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo , he said on Wednesday (Oct. 24). The package was also later deemed safe and was not an explosive, CNN reported. Trump also publicly spoke about the pattern of suspicious packages at the White House, calling it “despicable” on Wednesday afternoon. U PDATED: 12:19 p.m. EDT, Oct. 24, 2018: Police are investigating a possible suspicious package found at the Florida office of Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Wednesday (Oct. 24), WTVJ , an NBC-owned television station, reported. The investigation comes just hours after the Secret Service intercepted suspected explosive devices mailed to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama . ALERT!!! We are working an investigation of a suspicious package near Sawgrass Corporate Parkway. Please stay out of the area of NW 8th St and NW 136th Ave. We will provide further updates when available. — Sunrise Police FL (@SunrisePoliceFL) October 24, 2018 Original Story: O fficials have reported several suspected explosive devices addressed to high profile public figures on Tuesday (Oct. 23) and Wednesday (Oct. 24). The Secret Service stopped the delivery of dangerous packages to both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on late Tuesday and early Wednesday, respectively, CNBC reported. George Soros , a prominent billionaire and Democratic political donor, was also sent an alarming parcel this week. RELATED: Ron DeSantis Actually Said Calling Obama A Muslim N-Word Was A Simple ‘Mistake’ Suspected explosive devices were sent to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former US President Barack Obama, according to the Secret Service. https://t.co/n4qhVMAemo — BBC Radio 4 (@BBCRadio4) October 24, 2018 The package intended for former Secretary of State Clinton had been addressed to her Westchester County, New York home, Secret Service officials said in a released statement. The package for Obama had been mailed to arrive at his Washington, D.C. residence. The agency intercepted the packages after routine mail screenings, and officials have launched an investigation. Statement from the Secret Service on intercepting potential explosives sent to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton: https://t.co/fW3c7It6dE pic.twitter.com/HOV1xgdXBH — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 24, 2018 A suspect or suspects mailed what was likely a pipe bomb to Soros’ home in Katonah, a suburb in Westchester County, New York, on Monday, The New York Times reported. Westchester County Police Department bomb squad technicians “proactively detonated” the device, and Soros, a frequent target of right-wing groups, was not home at the time. The FBI’s NY offices and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms have opened an investigation. So far, Trump has yet to use his Twitter fingers to make a statement about the dangerous devices. OK @RealDonaldTrump . Bombs have been sent to the home of George Soros, @billclinton and @hillaryclinton , and the DC office of @BarackObama . Will you say anything? — rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) October 24, 2018 The mailings, however, didn’t stop with Obama, Clinton and Soros. The New York Police Department also reported Wednesday morning that a suspicious device was found at the Times Warner Building, the home of CNN, forcing an evacuation. JUST IN: The NYPD is responding to a suspicious device discovered at the Time Warner Center, where CNN is based, in New York, according to a law enforcement source. The CNN bureau has evacuated as a precaution. https://t.co/BmgkJ2qaIE pic.twitter.com/Ad8PoQ5kkf — CNN (@CNN) October 24, 2018 Federal authorities are also reportedly investigating alarming packages sent to The White House. A suspicious package addressed to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue was intercepted at an off-site facility, a source told Reuters . The White House denounced the attack on Obama and Clinton in a statement. “These terrorizing acts are despicable, and anyone responsible will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said. “The United States Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies are investigating and will take all appropriate actions to protect anyone threatened by these cowards.” The suspicious incidents targeting Clinton, Obama and Soros come roughly two weeks ahead of the Nov. 6 election, a polarizing event that will decide whether Republicans maintain Congressional control. SEE ALSO: Thailand Tells Black People Don’t Come Here Twitter Reacts To Stacey Abrams Destroying Brian Kemp In Their First Debate [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3833124″ overlay=”true”]
