Tag: Race

What we're seeing in Milwaukee are the results of a political movement that has made people angry without making them well informed. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee burning, but not for justice

Washington Examiner · August 18, 2016 4:01 am

"I think that he's trying to modify his image to whites and particularly independents." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Sharpton: Trump trying to woo whites with message about black problems

Anna Giaritelli · August 17, 2016 11:12 pm

The guidance was issued in the wake of catastrophic flooding in Louisiana, a state still reeling from heightened racial tensions after a police killing of a black man inspired protests in Baton Rouge. (AP Photo)

Feds issue guidance to ensure non-discriminatory emergency aid

Mariana Barillas · August 17, 2016 4:05 pm

A sign and candle are seen at the location where Sylville Smith was shot and killed by Milwaukee police in Milwaukee, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. Police in Milwaukee say a black man whose killing by police on Saturday touched off arson and rock-throwing was shot by a black officer after turning toward him with a gun in his hand. Wisconsin's governor, meanwhile, has put the National Guard on standby in case of more violence Sunday night. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Washington Secrets

Gallup: ‘Racism’ against whites surges

Paul Bedard · August 17, 2016 3:28 pm

Ellen DeGeneres was accused of racism because slavery used to be a thing in the U.S. and her photo involved her, a white person, riding on the back of Usain Bolt, who is black. (Photo via Twitter)

Beltway Confidential

Now the outrage brigade is accusing Ellen DeGeneres of racism

Ashe Schow · August 17, 2016 2:15 pm

"This is my pledge to the American people: as your president I will be your greatest champion," wrote Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

Trump pledges to ‘reject bigotry and hatred and oppression’

Anna Giaritelli · August 16, 2016 11:05 pm

The candidate declined to say whether police had behaved justifiably with 23-year-old Sylville Smith. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Trump to take his ‘law and order’ message to Milwaukee amid violent unrest

Gabby Morrongiello · August 16, 2016 8:25 pm

This was not another case of a white officer shooting an unarmed black man. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Beltway Confidential

Why must the media mislead on police shootings?

Ashe Schow · August 16, 2016 6:46 pm

"I think what you saw the other day are a specific group of individuals who used this to target businesses and commit criminal acts," Scott Walker told Fox News. (AP Photo)

Walker on Milwaukee protesters: ‘They were criminals’

Gabby Morrongiello · August 16, 2016 11:51 am

Egypt's Islam El Shehaby, blue, declines to shake hands with Israel's Or Sasson, white, after losing during the men's over 100-kg judo competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Olympics boot Egyptian for poor sportsmanship against Israeli

Anna Giaritelli · August 15, 2016 9:32 pm

Sherman Park will also be closed to the public starting at 6 p.m. until 6 a.m., a policy that will continue until further notice, due to an order from Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. (AP Photo)

Milwaukee mayor announces another curfew amid racial unrest

Kelly Cohen · August 15, 2016 7:25 pm

The civil rights organization NAACP has provoked criticism in calling for a moratorium against new public charter schools. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A is for Advancement — NAACP gets an F

Washington Examiner · August 15, 2016 6:01 am