Fannie Lou Hamer, sick and tired, breast cancer

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 11, 2026

Fannie Lou Hamer’s Presidential Medal Of Freedom Finds Home In Mississippi Museum

Hamer received the honor in 2025, nearly 50 years after her death.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom that was posthumously awarded to Fannie Lou Hamer is officially available for public viewing.

The award, granted to the late civil and women’s rights activist in January 2025, has found its new home at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, a part of the Two Mississippis Museum. Her family opted to gift the award to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, allowing visitors to view it in Hamer’s home state.

Hamer received the award for her work with voting rights, civil rights, and women’s rights.

“I am gratified that Aunt Fannie’s Presidential Medal of Freedom will be exhibited in the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum,” Hamer’s niece, Marilyn Mays, told BLACK ENTERPRISE. “Her courage and perseverance in the face of adversity are a shining example of patriotism and a reminder of our responsibility to safeguard our rights and freedoms for all and for future generations.”

Hamer, born in Montgomery County, Mississippi, in 1917, experienced the hardships of the Jim Crow South throughout her upbringing. Her involvement with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the 1960s made her a champion of voting rights advocacy and an organizer for Mississippi’s Freedom Summer of 1964.

Her famed “I Question America” speech, delivered at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, helped secure the support needed for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Throughout her lifetime, she used her voice to effect change and spark justice for marginalized groups, especially Black people and women. Her leadership also extended to co-founding the National Women’s Political Caucus, which aimed to help all women run for elected office.

Her legacy for gender and racial equity continues to resonate with Black Mississippians and the country at large. Now, her home state will carry her legacy forward for future visitors.

“I am so happy we were able to gift this award to the museum and to the people of Mississippi,” added Hamer’s other niece, Monica Land. “Aunt Fannie Lou loved Mississippi and, hopefully, this donation will spark or further interest in her life and all that she fought so hard to accomplish for all people—not just Black people.”

Hamer died of breast cancer in 1977. She was 59.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 11, 2026

Regulating The Legacy: Nate Dogg’s Son Calls Out Snoop Over Father’s Masters

'Supposedly, Snoop got the okay from my grandma to go to her house and get my pop's masters.'

Death Row Records’ owner, Snoop Dogg, has been accused of taking the master recordings of the late Nate Dogg; but Nate’s son, Nathaniel Hale Jr., said Snoop claims he does not have the masters.

According to The Source, Hale Jr., named after his father, recently appeared on a podcast to say that Nate Dogg’s former collaborator had purportedly gotten the masters without permission. He stated that there is a feud within his family and said that Snoop acquired the masters from his grandmother, who had the recordings after they were stored at her place by Nate’s brother, as the “Regulate” singer was having health issues before he died. The crooner died March 15, 2011, at the age of 41.

He explained that the issue came to a head at a recent show.

“There is something going on that’s a feud right now,” Hale said. “I’ll be the one to say it because it’s my family.”

“Supposedly, Snoop got the okay from my grandma to go to her house and get my pop’s masters. She pretty much showed him where the masters were, or however this occurred, and he left with the masters. When my Daddy got sick, my uncle placed the masters at my grandma’s house. He wasn’t aware that Snoop went to my grandma’s house and got the masters.”

He added that he and his uncle argued at that show and haven’t spoken since, as it has caused a rift between them. He said he spoke to Snoop about it, but Snoop denies his uncle’s account.

“What Snoop has always told me is, he don’t got it, and he would never do something like that,” he continued. “I at least want to know that he did get them and they are safe.”

Nate Dogg’s son claims Snoop Dogg took his father’s masters without the family’s approval. pic.twitter.com/FgrEbbEj7t
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) February 10, 2026

He also posted to his Instagram account about the situation, as he stated that he doesn’t want to diss Snoop since he remembers being young and when he still had dreams of making it to the NFL, Snoop would send cars to pick him up from his grandmother’s house so he could make it to practice.

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 11, 2026

State-Sponsored Murder: 75-Year-Old Man Scheduled to be Executed for Murder He Did Not Commit

Charles “Sonny” Burton is facing execution although he did not take part in his accomplice killing the victim

A 75-year-old man, Charles “Sonny” Burton, is facing execution by the state of Alabama, although the state has already admitted that he did not commit the crime he was accused of. Advocates are asking Gov. Kay Ivey to halt the planned execution scheduled for March.

According to ABC News, Burton has been on death row for more than 30 years for his role in a 1991 robbery at an auto parts store where a customer, Doug Battle, was killed during the crime. He and his accomplice, Derrick DeBruce, along with four other men, took part in the robbery, but it was DeBruce who shot and killed Battle.

Burton was outside the store when the killing occurred.

Both Burton and DeBruce were given death sentences, but DeBruce was later resentenced to life imprisonment; however, Burton is still on death row, despite not killing Battle. The shooting happened Aug. 16, 1991, at an AutoZone in Talladega.

The Alabama Supreme Court authorized the governor to set an execution date for Burton using nitrogen gas. Yet Battle’s daughter and several jurors from the trial are asking Gov. Ivey to grant Burton clemency, arguing that the case raises fundamental questions of fairness.

The man’s daughter, Tori, who was only nine at the time of his death, has asked Ivey to “consider extending grace to Mr. Burton and granting him clemency.”

Meanwhile, six of the eight living jurors are not opposed to commutation, according to the clemency petition. Three are saying that they never would have recommended a death sentence if DeBruce was getting a lesser sentence.

“It’s absolutely not fair. You don’t execute someone who did not pull the trigger,” one of the jurors, Priscilla Townsend, said in a telephone interview.

Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office is opposing the clemency request.

“Burton was convicted of capital murder in April 1992, and that the jury unanimously recommended the death penalty. That conviction and sentence have been upheld at every level,” a spokesperson said.

Burton’s attorney, Matt Schulz, said, “We hope and pray that Governor Ivey recognizes that this case slipped through the cracks. It would be wrong to execute a man who did not even see the shooting take place, after the state agreed to resentence the shooter to life without parole, and this is simply not the kind of case most people think of when they envision the death penalty being carried out.”

Burton’s accomplice, DeBruce, died in prison in 2020.

by Ida Harris

February 11, 2026

Celebrate 100 Years Of Black History Month With These Events: Week 2

Black History Month is a nationwide movement

Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora. To kickstart the month-long immersion into Black history and the evolution of Black culture, check out BLACK ENTERPRISE’s four-week series on things to do to celebrate 100 years of Black history and culture across America.

The second week of Black History Month transitions from reflection to active engagement. The nation’s major cities are hosting events that allow the public to experience Black history through performances, educational programs, and community gatherings.

Alvin Ailey Atlanta — Dance, Legacy & Black Artistic Expression

From Feb. 11-15, the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a captivating performance series in Atlanta. The performance will honor artistic brilliance through a varied collection of Ailey’s traditional works and modern dance pieces. Through modern dance Ailey’s repertoire pays tribute to African American artistic traditions and storytelling by showcasing a powerful cultural legacy and creative expression.

Miami Beach Black History Month Outdoor Films & Community Nights

The Miami Beach Black History Month Outdoor Films & Community Nights present free outdoor screenings of Black history-themed films together with community celebrations. Love and Basketball shows at SoundScape Cinema during these events. During February, every Wednesday night the screenings occur. Miami Beach Florida hosts these events that use cinema and community engagement to showcase Black stories and voices under the night sky.

New York City: Schomburg Centennial & Black History Exhibits

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City, together with multiple NYC institutions, are organizing exhibitions and public programs to mark 100 years of Black archival history and cultural preservation. The Apollo Theater will host the main exhibition, “100: A Century of Collections, Community, and Creativity,” together with additional exhibits.

Chicago Black History Month Events & Market at Navy Pier

The Chicago Public Library presents the Black Makers Market alongside family events and exhibitions that display Black creative work and historical contributions. The Black Creativity Career Showcase forms one of the event activities. Chicago is the birthplace of Negro History Week, making the city the perfect location to provide interactive experiences to discover Black innovation alongside art and entrepreneurial ventures and community heritage.

Houston: Lone Star Flight Museum — Tuskegee Airmen Day

The Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston will host a Tuskegee Airmen Day event on Saturday, Feb. 14. The event will feature a Tuskegee Airmen Interpretive Talk and STEMonstration that focuses on the historic Black fighter pilots. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The purpose of the event is to honor the Tuskegee Airmen’s service, courage, and contributions to military and aviation history.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters , National Council Of Negro Women , s 90 Years, Gala

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

February 11, 2026

Maxine Waters Faces Generational Clash From Younger Democrat Who Says Community Wants ‘New Energy’

A growing generational divide within the Democratic Party has placed Rep. Maxine Waters among the longtime incumbents younger Democrats are looking to challenge.

A growing generational divide is emerging within the Democratic Party, with Rep. Maxine Waters becoming one of the most high-profile targets of a younger opponent.

Myla Rahman, a nonprofit executive, is mounting a challenge to Waters’ 35-year run in Congress in a district the veteran lawmaker has represented for most of Rahman’s life, Politico reports.

Often affectionately called “Auntie Maxine” for her outspoken criticism of Donald Trump during his first term, Waters, 87, has long held a firm grip on her South Los Angeles seat, typically winning with more than 70 to 80 percent of the vote, a powerful dominance that has historically discouraged serious challengers.

But Rahman, 53, is looking to change that by leaning into a growing debate within the Democratic Party about aging leadership and how well longtime politicians connect with an increasingly younger electorate.

“The community has said that they’d like new energy, a new perspective,” Rahman said. “And the reality is, the average age is 36 years old in the district. The average person is a renter in the district. So we’ve got a lot of issues that are relatable to my life experience.”

Frustration has grown within the Democratic Party over its aging leadership, especially after President Joe Biden initially announced his 2024 reelection bid despite concerns about his age and fitness for office.

During Trump’s first term, grassroots energy was largely directed at the Republican president, but after Biden’s reluctance to step aside in 2024 at 81 was seen by some as contributing to Trump’s return to the White House, many Democrats began turning their scrutiny toward their own longtime leaders.

In California, veteran Democrats like Reps. Brad Sherman and Mike Thompson are facing challenges from younger candidates, reflecting a broader generational divide. Even within the Congressional Black Caucus, rising Black leaders argue that longtime incumbents aren’t meeting the demands of the current political moment.

In Sacramento, Mai Vang is mounting the first serious challenge Rep. Doris Matsui has faced in two decades, targeting the seat Matsui assumed after her husband, Bob Matsui, died in 2005 following nearly three decades in office. Vang has drawn support from younger voters, receiving cheers at a small gathering of mostly young professionals when she pledged to dismantle U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“No more wash, rinse and repeat,” said Abbie Morrissey, who works at the University of California, Davis, and attended Vang’s event. “We need to find young, engaged, energetic people who understand their young, engaged and energetic populations.”

Rahman, who noted Waters has represented her since she moved into the district at age 6, describes herself as “more energetic, younger, more relatable in terms of the experiences that people face in the district.” Though she previously raised less than $35,000 for a state Assembly bid, she says she’s confident about competing in a congressional race and has hired veteran Democratic consultant Mike Trujillo.

A former high-level staffer to Los Angeles legislators, Rahman acknowledged that challenging such a longtime political figure like Maxine Waters is likely to spark backlash.

“I’m sure I’ll get a lot of calls. I’m waiting for ‘how dare you? The audacity of you, who do you think you are?” she said. “And what I can say is that there’s a choice, and this is a democracy. That’s why we have elections, and the voters can decide.”

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 11, 2026

Por Favor! Staunch Lawmakers Demand Federal Purge of Bad Bunny’s ‘Smut’ Performance

After witnessing Bad Bunny’s culturally-infused Super Bowl Halftime show, one Republican lawmaker is calling for an investigation into the performance.

Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee made his intentions clear on X, as reported by Time.

In a lengthy social media rant, he urged a probe into the NFL and the Super Bowl’s broadcasting platform, NBCUniversal, for the provocative performance.

He called the show “pure smut,” wanting the probe to determine how the football league reviewed and approved the program. In a lengthy social media rant, he condemned performance for its alleged “displays of gay sexual acts.”

🚨The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show was pure smut, brazenly aired on national television for every American family to witness. Children were forced to endure explicit displays of gay sexual acts, women gyrating provocatively, and Bad Bunny shamelessly grabbing his… pic.twitter.com/wcWTofhQQn
— Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles) February 9, 2026

“The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show was pure smut, brazenly aired on national television for every American family to witness. Children were forced to endure explicit displays of gay sexual acts, women gyrating provocatively, and Bad Bunny shamelessly grabbing his crotch while dry-humping the air.”

Ogles continued his tirade, requesting that the Energy and Commerce Committee conduct a formal congressional inquiry into the NFL and NBC for allowing the performance to take place. He also mentioned some of Bad Bunny’s lyrics, particularly from “Safaera” and “Yo Perreo Sola,” that he asserted “openly glorified sodomy.”

The elected official added, “And if that weren’t outrageous enough, the performance’s lyrics openly glorified sodomy and countless other unspeakable depravities. These flagrant, indecent acts are illegal to be displayed on public airways.”

The probe would uncover how much the NFL and NBC knew about the nature of the halftime set. It would also determine if enough safeguards protected viewers from explicit scenes. However, his claims that Bad Bunny openly stated his more vulgar lyrics remain unfounded. The Reggaeton star omitted such lines from the public performance.

Another Republican lawmaker, Rep. Randy Fine from Florida, has also warned of action from the Federal Communications Commission. The same agency pressured ABC to shut down Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show last year. Despite the inevitable pushback over Bad Bunny’s performance, who has not shied away from condemning ICE raids and Trump’s immigration policies, many viewers took delight in his show, emphasizing unity across America.

The roughly 13-minute set showcased the culture and pride of Puerto Rico and other Latin countries.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

February 11, 2026

Don Lemon Hires Federal Prosecutor Who Refused to Fold To Trump

Don Lemon is ramping up his defense in the criminal case tied to his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul, Minnesota, church last month by hiring a former Minnesota federal prosecutor who recently resigned amid controversy over the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Renée Good.

On Feb. 10, CNN reported that Lemon hired Joseph H. Thompson, a former Minnesota federal prosecutor who is now facing off against the same U.S. Attorney’s Office he helped lead until mid-January, when he and at least five other prosecutors resigned over the handling of the ICE shooting probe.

Thompson and the others stepped down after pressure from the Trump administration to shift the federal investigation toward Good’s widow and people connected to ICE protests, rather than scrutinizing the agents involved in the fatal shooting.

Lemon’s legal team is led by prominent Washington, D.C., attorney Abbe Lowell. Lemon faces federal charges accusing him of conspiracy against religious rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act after he and independent journalist Georgia Fort livestreamed a Jan. 18 anti-ICE protest that disrupted a church service and sparked tense confrontations with the pastor and congregants.

Thompson spent 17 years with the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office, most recently serving as first assistant U.S. attorney and previously as acting U.S. attorney from June to October. He led several high-profile fraud prosecutions that drew national attention and political fallout in the state.

The lawyer and several colleagues resigned roughly a week after Good’s death, days before Lemon and protesters entered Cities Church.

After filing a notice of appearance for Lemon on Feb. 10, Thompson has officially joined the former CNN anchor-turned-independent journalist’s legal team to help fight charges brought by the Trump administration over his livestream of the protest. The demonstration targeted a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, whom protesters allege had ties to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 11, 2026

San Francisco 49ers’ Keion White Shot After Allegedly Getting Into Argument With Lil Baby

The incident took place early Monday morning at a nightclub

NFL player Keion White was reportedly shot in San Francisco early Feb. 9 after an altercation with rapper Lil Baby.

According to The San Francisco Standard, the San Francisco 49ers defensive end was shot early Monday morning at Dahlia’s nightclub on Mission Street ,while attending a private party at the venue.

An eyewitness told police that an entourage accompanying Lil Baby was at the nightclub and tried to enter the 49ers player’s private event. An argument ensued between the rapper and the football player.

The private party was on an upstairs floor, and the argument took place on the main floor. The witness stated that he went upstairs to get a manager, and he heard two shots. He said that when he went back downstairs, he discovered that White had been shot in the leg, although he did not witness the actual shooting, so he does not know who shot White.

Another witness told the media outlet that she did not see the shooting but heard four gunshots. The shooting took place around 4:06 a.m.

In a police report, an officer wrote, “As I entered, I saw numerous scantily clad females picking up dollar bills that were strewn all over the floor. Some of the females were topless and appeared to have been adult entertainers.”

White was taken to a local hospital after being shot. Police have stated that when they questioned the football player about who shot him, he did not cooperate with the officers.

As police went downstairs to locate the victim, who was found to be White, partygoers were still leaving, the report notes. When asked who had shot him, White was uncooperative, according to the report. A 49ers representative said White was undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

Police were able to retrieve some evidence that included a 9mm shell casing and a .45-caliber casing.

San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie took to social media to comment on the incident.

Any violent incident in our city is unacceptable, and I’m hoping Keion recovers quickly. I’ve spoken with SFPD and 49ers leadership—we are all grateful to our SFPD officers for their quick response. As always, I will continue working with San Francisco law enforcement to ensure…

— Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉 (@DanielLurie) February 10, 2026

NFL.com reported that the 49ers released a statement about the incident:

“Keion White was a victim of a shooting and sustained a bullet wound to his ankle this morning in San Francisco,” the team statement read. “He is currently undergoing surgery at a local hospital. We will provide further updates when appropriate.”

This past season was White’s first in San Francisco after being traded by the New England Patriots last year. He played in 14 games in 2025 with 18 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and six hits (nine games, 12 tackles, 1.5 sacks with 49ers).

Police have not arrested any suspects as the investigation continues.

Mayor Karen Bass, LA, ICE agents, Latino, DHS

by Sharelle B. McNair

February 11, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass Bans ICE From City-Owned Property, Tells LAPD To Keep Body Cams On

Bass is seemingly following in the footsteps of fellow Democratic mayors

Mayor Karen Bass is working to “protect Los Angeles” from the federal government by signing a new executive order banning ICE agents and other immigration officials from using any city-owned or controlled property, CBS News reported.

Signed Feb. 10, Bass said the executive order was designed to help community organizations and immigrant rights leaders protect the City of Angels, home to hundreds of immigrants, from the federal government, saying what they are doing isn’t normal. “Let me make myself clear, this is not normal, and it will never be normal. It is the opposite of what a federal government is supposed to do,” the mayor said.

“What we have seen in all of our districts is ICE go and attempt to stage at various properties, public or private.”

Bass has put certain measures in place following ICE agents’ controversial presence in the city in 2025, sparking massive protests. In July, she called on city departments to develop preparation plans in the event of federal immigration activity on city property. With the executive directive, she ordered departments to have a designated “immigration affairs liaison.”

She also called on the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to keep body cameras on while at the scene of federal immigration enforcement operations and to keep the footage, according to the Los Angeles Times. While police officers are often on the scene of ICE presence to keep tensions between agents and community members in order, Bass said the point is to make it known that “ICE enforcement is not welcome here.” “We have resisted against it since this terror started, and we will continue to do that,” she said.

She is making officers work a little harder by ordering LAPD to document names and badge numbers of the agents’ on-scene supervisor and emergency personnel if someone is injured and take reports from the public about alleged misconduct.

Bass is seemingly following in the footsteps of fellow Democratic mayors like Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson. In October 2025, Johnson created “ICE Free Zones” in effort to protect city property and private businesses from the agency’s enforcement actions following violent encounters between agents and residents.

The order comes just days after Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny showcased a narrative of unity between the United States and other countries during the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime show. Bass posted about the performance, labeling L.A. as a “city of immigrants.” “Tonight’s halftime show reminded us what America truly looks like — unity, honor, pride, and cultures coming together to create something beautiful,” she said on X.

“…It was a powerful reminder that the contributions of immigrants and diverse communities are integral to our nation’s past, present, and future. Here in Los Angeles we know this truth to our core. We are a city of immigrants. Seeing Highland Park’s Villa’s Tacos on the Super Bowl stage was a proud moment for our city. ¡Qué orgullo!”

Tonight’s halftime show reminded us what America truly looks like — unity, honor, pride, and cultures coming together to create something beautiful.

Bad Bunny, the first Spanish-language Latin solo artist to headline the Super Bowl, celebrated Puerto Rico on the world’s biggest… pic.twitter.com/KPr2yyb2lc
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) February 9, 2026

However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to push that under Secretary Kristi Noem’s leadership, the message is clear that DHS will “continue to enforce the law, relentless and unapologetic, every day in greater Los Angeles,” with a spokesperson claiming “sanctuary politicians like Karen Bass are attempting to demonize law enforcement for doing their job.”

by Sharelle B. McNair

February 11, 2026

Democratic Rep Accused Of Pushing ‘White Genocide’ In His Call For Minorities To ‘Unite Against Oppressor’

Saying the quiet part out loud sent some of Texas’ leading conservatives into shock

Conservatives are sounding the alarm against a Democratic leader in the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Gene Wu, after a resurfaced clip went viral, calling on Black, Latino, Asian, and other ethnicities to unite against their “oppressor.”

Wu made the bold and telling claim in 2024 while appearing on an episode of the “Define American” podcast with host Antonio Vargas, Fox News reports. During the episode, titled “In this Texas District, 1/3 of Residents are Undocumented,” Vargas argued that Texas held the future of the United States in its hands. When the host asked Wu for his perspective, he identified the driving force of politics as “White people” being concerned about becoming the minority when it comes to race and politics.

“The scary thing for me is that what is driving this newest round of anti-immigrant sentiment is purely a sense of White nationalism,” Wu started off saying. “That there is a sense of, ‘America really just belongs to White people,’ that this was that a lot of people believe that God gave America to White people to rule, and that any time that immigrants, minorities make progress in this country, that that is seen as a slight against them,” he continued.

Then, he took things up a notch. “I always tell people the day that Latino, African-American, Asian, and other communities realize that they are — that they share the same oppressor is the day we start winning, because we are the majority in this country now,” Wu said.

“We have the ability to take over this country and to do what is needed for everyone and to make things fair.”

🇺🇸 Texas Democrat Rep. Gene Wu just said the quiet part out loud:

"The day the Latino, African-American, and Asian realize they share the same oppressor is the day we start winning.

We are the majority now."pic.twitter.com/D0ahRzuUTg
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 8, 2026

Saying the quiet part out loud sent some of Texas’s leading conservatives into shock, starting with Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who called Wu “a radical racist who hates millions of Texans just because they’re White” on X.

Gene Wu is a radical racist who hates millions of Texans just because they're white.

This is who the modern Democrat party is. https://t.co/9Ei29rcAsu
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) February 9, 2026

Of course, Sen. Ted Cruz chimed in, saying, “the Democrat party is built on bigotry,” while Attorney General candidate Chip Roy called for him to resign.

Former chairman of the Republican Party of Texas Matt Rinaldi claimed the video showed Wu’s “advocacy for white genocide,” according to The Houston Chronicle.

While other conservatives like state Rep. Daniel Alders referred to “oppressor/oppressed language” as “complete nonsense,” the narrative presented by the state of the country says otherwise. Some could say it even supports what Wu is suggesting.

With affirmative action being a thing of the past, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives being terminated left and right, and not to mention the attempt to erase Black history within schools — even HBCUs — and at the federal level, it would seem there is a sense that the groups that were once minorities are seen as a threat.

And it seems Wu is standing behind what he said two years ago. When asked what he meant by the term “shared oppressor,” his answer was simple: Republicans. “It is undeniable that Republicans have spent the past 50 years beating down communities,” he told Chronicle journalist Evan Mintz.

“It’s not just minority communities,” he said. “It’s the poor, it’s religious minorities, it’s women, it’s veterans, it’s the disabled, it’s every community like that that’s oppressed.”