This week marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a landmark piece of legislation that not only expanded access to the ballot box but also ushered in an era of increased minority representation in American politics.
Reverend Al Sharpton reacts to President Trump after he earlier this week threatened to federalize control of the District of Columbia and send in the National Guard to fight what he claims is out-of-control crime in the capital city.
Texas Representative Venton Jones reacts to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has called on the state supreme court to vacate the seats of 13 Texas democrats who've fled.
Former Attorney General Eric Holder, who served under the Obama administration, reacts to the Democrats in the Texas assembly who plan to break quorum tomorrow.
"Our democracy is literally under assault by Donald Trump."
The chair of the democratic national committee, Ken Martin reacts to the proposed redistricting map being pushed by Republicans in Texas right now is threatening to redraw the Democratic-led seats
Rev. Al Sharpton comments on the inadequate offer President Trump made regarding the release of the Epstein files, after facing pressure from his MAGA supporters.
Today, Reverend Al Sharpton interviewed William McNeil and Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump during the talk they addressed the Now-viral video William McNeil Jr. posted of the incident
Reverend Al Sharpton supports the Black Lives Matter movement in its efforts to combat injustice. The cases of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd highlighted severe injustices during the COVID-19 pandemic and inspired many to speak out.
Reverend Al Sharpton supports the Black Lives Matter movement in its efforts to combat injustice. The cases of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd highlighted severe injustices during the COVID-19 pandemic and inspired many to speak out.
Reverend Al Sharpton addresses the injustice experienced by Breonna Taylor following the potential life imprisonment of Officer Hankison. Instead, the Department of Justice requests that he be credited with time served on the day of his arrest.
"The police can be involved in the killing of an innocent black woman in 2020 and still have no consequences."
Attorney Ben Crump responds to the Trump DOJ's plan to seek a one-day sentence for the officer involved in the Breonna Taylor case.
βWe may have to set aside some money, 'cause I just don't know if I can count on FEMA right now.β
Governor Ned Lamont emphasizes the importance and responsibility of federal agencies in responding to extreme weather events and providing support.
Reverend Al Sharpton highlights a statement from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits non-profits from endorsing or opposing political candidates.