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Biden Apologizes For Saying ‘You Ain’t Black’ If You’d Vote For Trump Over Him
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden prompted an uproar Friday when he insisted that if any black voter doesn’t see him as the obvious pick over Presi- dent Donald Trump, “you ain’t black.”
Hours later, he apologized. By then, the Trump campaign had pounced, arguing that this was no ordinary gaffe but an outrageous instance of race- baiting and condescension from the likely nominee of a party that both relies on black voters and at times takes that
The Department of Justice has weighed in on stay-at- home orders in Illinois and California — and has warned officials in both states that the federal government believes they may be exceeding their legal authority with their cur- rent means of containing the spread of the coronavirus pan- demic.
The Justice Department’s sig- nals — a statement of interest backing a lawsuit against Illi- nois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lockdown order, and letters to
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support for granted.
“This was racially demean-
ing,” said Katrina Pierson, a senior adviser to Trump’s campaign and former Dallas-
both Los Angeles officials and California’s governor — are part of an initiative announced last month by Attorney Gen- eral William Barr meant to
area tea party leader. “It’s very disturbing. ... He truly believes that a 77-year-old white man should be able to dictate whether or not you’re black, based upon whether you sup- port him or not.”
The hashtags #youaintblack and #JoeBidenIsARacist ex- ploded. In midafternoon, Biden apologized in a call with black business leaders.
“I shouldn’t have been such a wise guy,” he said on the call, hosted by the U. S. Black Chambers. “I shouldn’t have been so cavalier.”
monitor and take legal action against any state or local ordi- nances that represent an “over- bearing infringement of constitutional and statutory protections.”
The warnings come as the Trump administration is ag- gressively promoting the re- opening of venues like churches and nonessential businesses amid a crashing economy, and as the adminis- tration looks for ways to accel- erate a return to pre-coronavirus normalcy.
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The Justice Department Is Pressuring State And Local Officials Over Lockdown Orders
Michelle Obama Celebrates Class Of 2020 In Virtual Prom: 'So Proud Of What I've Seen From You All'
Michelle Obama is here to lift the spirits of graduating students around the nation with an inspiring message.
On Friday, the former first lady, 56, helped to celebrate the class of 2020 during MTV's Prom-Athon, a virtual dance party for seniors who could not attend their tradi- tional prom due to the coron- avirus pandemic.
The event was put on by MTV and When We All Vote, a nonprofit co-chaired by
Mrs. Obama aimed to raise voter participation, and fea- tured special appearances and performances to give graduates a prom night they would always remember.
"Hey Class of 2020! Look, I know that none of you planned on missing out on so many senior year milestones, things like sports tourna- ments, or prom nights, but I am so proud of what I've seen from you all," the mother of two began her speech.
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