The last candidates of color dropped out of the Democratic Race
— Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang) February 12, 2020
Andrew Yang and Deval Patrick ended their presidential campaigns last Tuesday after they trailed behind other candidates at the New Hampshire primary.
“I am not someone who wants to accept donations and support in a race that we will not win,” Yang told his supporters.
Considered a longshot from the beginning, Yang outlasted far likelier contenders including Kamala Harris and Beto O’Rourke. He ran on a progressive platform that addressed the working class’ concerns around automation and garnered a loyal fanbase that dubbed themselves the “Yang Gang.” Despite having a substantial donor base, Yang polled at 1 percent in Iowa the week before he dropped out.
California will apologize for putting Japanese-Americans in internment camps
One year after the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an order that forced 120,000 people of Japanese descent into internment camps. During the mass roundup, Japanese-owned businesses were closed and thousands lost their homes. Last week, the California Assembly said it will formally apologize to Japanese-Americans for the state’s role in the event.
Wendy Williams apologized for transphobic comments
Wendy Williams implored men to “stop wearing our skirts and our heels” and said that they’ll “never be the woman we are” in what appeared to be a jab at trans women on her show last week. The next day, Williams uploaded a video on social media apologizing for her comments.
“I deeply appreciate the support that I get from the [LGBTQ] community,“ Williams said through tears. “I will do better.”
Border Patrol agents will be deployed to sanctuary cities
The Trump administration will send 100 armed Border Patrol agents to sanctuary cities across the country, according to the New York Times. Sanctuary cities do not allow local law enforcement to work with ICE or to specifically target undocumented immigrants. The agents, who are trained to deal with drug cartels and high-profile crimes, will be sent to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Houston, New Orleans and Newark from now until May.
An Asian-American teenager was beat up after he was accused of having coronavirus
A 16-year-old in San Fernando Valley, California was attacked and sent to the hospital after classmates accused him of having the coronavirus because he was Asian-American. In response to the attack, L.A. Superintendent of Schools Debra Duardo called for an information campaign to emphasize the minimal risk of contracting the disease. Only 15 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the U.S. and approximately five are in California.
Dwayne Wade announced his daughter Zaya is trans
Dwayne Wade went on the Ellen show last week to show support for his daughter Zaya, who recently came out as trans. In the interview, Wade said that he and his wife Gabrielle Union are “proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community.”
The announcement came at a time when Black trans women continue to be murdered at disproportionate rates.
Interview of Bloomberg saying Black and Hispanic people more likely to commit crime is resurfaced
Wow these Bloomberg videos just keep getting worse don’t they.
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) February 17, 2020
Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and now a serious contender for the Democratic nomination, is infamous for implementing the “stop-and-frisk” policy that led to the incarceration of thousands of Black and Latinx people.
In recent weeks, videos of Bloomberg blatantly defending his racist policies have circulated on social media, but it is still unclear whether these videos will hurt his candidacy.
Plus…
Chaka Khan did an interesting rendition of the National Anthem before the NBA All-Star Game
Known for her soulful and complex vocals, legendary singer Chaka Khan sang the National Anthem at the start of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday. Some think she might have overdone it just a little.
Watch Jimmy Fallon be shook during his RuPaul interview
“A drag queen?!” Jimmy reacts to the viral video posted by @issa6foot3 of his interview with @RuPaul #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/c8NvzjkAPx
— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) February 11, 2020
During an interview with Drag Queen— erm, Queen of Drag— RuPaul Charles, Jimmy Fallon was momentarily stunned when RuPaul pretended to be offended by the term “drag queen.” We could all relate to the fearful look in Fallon’s eyes as he saw his own cancellation flash before his eyes.
