The NAACP has been accused of downplaying the gravity of the 9/11 attacks, with critics up in arms after the organization deemed them a “horrific incident” with no mention of terrorism in a tweet to mark their 19th anniversary. “Today we remember all the lives lost and families affected during the horrific incident that occurred in 2001. #NeverForget,” the organization wrote in a tweet on Friday, captioning an image of the New York skyline featuring the words “Always remember.” The post did not go over well, soon swarmed by a barrage of commenters who rushed to slam the organization’s use of […]
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The NAACP’s president called the move an “exceptional opportunity.” He said it will allow the organization to “amplify the voices of the Black people as we fight for the crucial policy changes.” (Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images) Source link
As the saying goes, the celebs are at it again. On Thursday a PSA starring A-listers including Kristen Bell, Kesha, Aaron Paul, Stanley Tucci, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Debra Messing launched a new campaign called #ITakeResponsibility. Launched by entertainment production company Confluential Content, in partnership with the NAACP, the campaign aims to call on white people to call out racism and support black lives through various causes. But its somber black-and-white production, combined with some very Actorly Performances from certain celebs, might hurt the initiative more than it helps. The video’s script is clear and laudable. Stars take turns reading, in […]
Joe Biden lost his temper on Wednesday during a NAACP virtual town hall when he was told some young people don’t like him. Advertisement – story continues below Biden is not attracting the young voters. Joe Biden snapped when he was asked a question sent in by a young person about concerns that a lot young people don’t like him. “No! There’s no evidence! That’s not true!” Biden yelled as he pointed his finger. “Show me a poll that says that!” TRENDING: Antifa Releases List of Demands After Taking Over 6 Square Block Section in Seattle and Setting Up Armed Security […]