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YouTube Finally Suspends Candace Owens, But You’ll Never Guess Who She Blames For Her Ignorance

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YouTube has temporarily suspended the channel that belongs to conservative commentator Candace Owens. For years, she has made a living disparaging Black folks at the Daily Wire. However, the two had parted ways earlier this year. The result has been Owens trying to stay relevant at any cost. – Candace McDuffie Read More

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7 Times Kamala Harris Hurt Trump’s Feelings, Read Him for Filth During The Debate

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There’s no doubt that at last night’s presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris put Donald Trump in his place. After a campaign full of lies, racist rhetoric and personal attacks on Harris, many believe it’s what the former president deserves. Here are seven quotes from the VP that rendered Trump—an infamous bully—speechless. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Black America Reacts To Presidential Debate

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There’s been lots of conversation about the unprecedented nature of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, and the first debate between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was just as unpredictable. The hour and a half-long event was full of viral moments, and Black Twitter was tuned in for every moment. – William Ketchum Read More

Opponents of Kamala Harris are Spreading This Wild Conspiracy Theory About Her Debate Performance

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It’s a day that ends in Y and that means it’s time for another ridiculous conspiracy theory from the right. When they’re not accusing immigrants of stealing and eating pets, they’re insisting that Vice President Kamala Harris’ had help with her spectacular debate performance earlier this week against Donald Trump. – Candace McDuffie Read More

The Most Ignorant Things Donald Trump Has Said On The Debate Stage

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Trump has a history of saying horribly bias and sexist things, as well as lying as easily as he breathes. Let’s be honest, nobody was expecting him to clean it up for the first debate with Kamala Harris. So, here’s a running list of the dumbest shit Trump has said on the debate stage. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Five Things Black People Need Kamala Harris to Ask Donald Trump on the Debate Stage

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It’s been a long time coming, but for the first time ever Vice President Kamala Harris will face former President Donald Trump on the ABC debate stage. The Sept. 10 battle will finally allow the two candidates to not only meet in person for the first time ever but answer all the burning questions and concerns from American voters live. – Phenix S Halley Read More

Black Experts Critique Harris-Trump Presidential Debate

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On Tuesday (September 10), the long-awaited first presidential debate took place between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The Root talked to several political experts about each candidate’s performance and what it could mean come November. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Smart Kamala Harris Campaign Sold out of These Taylor Swift-Inspired Items

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When Taylor Swift announced her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, on Tuesday evening, the Democratic campaign was ready for it. – Madeline Fitzgerald Read More

Don Lemon Talks Politics and Polls with The Root

The journalist and author of the new book, “I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America,” shares why he’s “a little nervous” ahead of the debates.

What JD Vance Said About Haitian Immigrants and Park Ducks Will Infuriate You

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Just when you think you’ve heard the most repulsive commentary from the Republican party, they manage to continuously sink to new lows. Their latest inflammatory remark comes from GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance about Haitian immigrants. – Candace McDuffie Read More

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