Tag: Race

"And even Francis Scott Key in his writing of The Star-Spangled Banner … He celebrates slavery by saying 'No refuge could save the hireling and slave from the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave," said Rev. Kevin Cosby. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Pastor at Muhammad Ali funeral: Star-Spangled Banner ‘celebrates slavery’

Mariana Barillas · June 10, 2016 9:41 pm

The argument took place when Rep. Luis Gutierrez, left, told Rep. William Lacy Clay that the control board established by the House bill would cost $370 million. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Gutierrez: Puerto Rico bill reveals double-standard for ‘brown people’

Joel Gehrke · June 10, 2016 6:32 pm

Donald Trump's comments about the Mexican heritage of a federal judge were not about the heritage of a federal judge, said RNC chief strategist. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

RNC denies Trump’s comments were about judge’s heritage

Ryan Lovelace · June 10, 2016 5:31 pm

Ben Carson while defending Donald Trump over his comments on a federal judge's Mexican heritage said, "He was probably talking out loud rather than thinking." ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Carson: Trump ‘talking out loud rather than thinking’

Kelly Cohen · June 10, 2016 4:03 pm

Donald Trump's attacks against a federal judge's Mexican heritage have led two GOP officials in New Jersey to formally change their party affiliation. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

N.J. Republicans switch parties after Trump’s attacks on judge

Gabby Morrongiello · June 10, 2016 2:43 pm

Trump, Warren in early morning Twitter brawl

Trump, Warren in early morning Twitter brawl

Sarah Bedford · June 10, 2016 12:43 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday he could rescind his support of Donald Trump should he continue to make inflammatory comments. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: ‘Pretty obvious’ Trump ‘doesn’t know a lot about the issues’

Kelly Cohen · June 10, 2016 11:46 am

Republican lawmakers Raul Labrador and Richard Burr are getting fed up with the press asking about Trump's flaws as a candidate. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Conservatives fed up with press over Trump questions

Susan Ferrechio · June 9, 2016 7:12 pm

"He feels like it's an unjust proceeding and he should prevail," Sessions said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Sessions: ‘Would’ve been nice’ for Trump not to attack the judge

Gabby Morrongiello · June 8, 2016 9:51 pm

Trump offered race-based criticism directed at the presiding judge in a lawsuit involving Trump University. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Poll: Majority of voters think Trump’s comments are racist, majority of GOP disagrees

Ryan Lovelace · June 8, 2016 6:49 pm

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sought to distance himself from Donald Trump as the GOP's presumptive nominee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Walker walks back support for Trump

Ryan Lovelace · June 8, 2016 3:59 pm

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed to make Republicans "proud" as he enters the next phase of the election. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Scarborough rips Trump: ‘Prove’ you’re not a ‘bigot’

Gabby Morrongiello · June 8, 2016 12:09 pm