NAACP
Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and lifelong civil rights advocate, has died.
The civil rights organization called on the TV personality to “tell the WHOLE story” after his talk of America’s origins.
The president said he would cap rent increases at $55 for large landlords. He meant to say 5%.
The president did himself no favors in repelling concerns about his sharpness during a speech to the NAACP.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The NAACP reacted to the shutdown of DEI programs after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to defund them in Florida.
Derrick Johnson condemned the Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action and singled out Justice Clarence Thomas.
The White House said payments, on hold since 2020 due to the pandemic, will be due in October.
The GOP senator from Florida issued an advisory of his own, prompting one critic to write: "You need to hire better writers."
The Republican governor and potential 2024 candidate is accused of attempting to erase Black history and restrict diversity, equity and inclusion.
The ceremony is set to take place on Feb. 25.