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Lafayette Square clash, still reverberating, becomes an iconic episode in Donald Trump’s presidency
With his triumphal stride to historical St. John’s Episcopal Church, Trump had hoped to dispel the narrative of him hiding in the secured White House...
New generation of activists, deeply skeptical of Democratic Party, resists calls to channel energy into the 2020 campaign
Many of the newly empowered organizers leading protests across the country are deeply skeptical of traditional politics and distrustful of Democrats who are exhorting them...
7 Wines You Need To Try For National Rosé Day
June 13th is National Rosé Day in the United States, giving wine lovers a day to sip and celebrate what we all love to refer...

Secret Service reverses previous denial, says one agent used pepper spray against protester
Protesters cleared from Lafayette Square on June 1 reported being hit with tear gas, but there’s been muddled explanations about what force was used.

Fox News removes manipulated images from coverage of Seattle protests
The channel's website featured an image of an armed man spliced with other photos in coverage of what activists have declared the "Capitol Hill Autonomous...

Trump salutes traditions at West Point graduation amid criticism of his moves to politicize military
Trump’s visit to West Point was freighted with controversy as more than 700 alumni signed a letter that was an unmistakable rebuke of his threat...
Black Creatives Are Drenching The Internet In Glorious Melanin With The #ESSENCEChallenge
Long before it was a trend, Black brilliance shined bright on the cover of ESSENCE and the stories that shaped Black realities were brought to...
Kiana Ledé’s Remake of ‘Dear Mr. President’ Is Right On Time
The revolution always needs theme music, and it’s “Chocolate” singer Kiana Ledé for the win with a thoughtful remake. Ledé dropped a cover of P!nk’s...

Biden says Trump will ‘try to steal this election’ | The 2020 Fix
The Fix’s Natalie Jennings analyzes what former Vice President Joe Biden meant when he said President Trump would try to steal the 2020 election.

Trump reschedules Juneteenth rally in Tulsa amid criticism
The president said he is pushing the event back a day in response to the wishes of “many of my African American friends and supporters.”