Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay has taken a swing at US First Lady Melania Trump and Irish actor Liam Neeson for what she described as "white privilege" in a series of tweets this week, as she compared their coverage in the media to the treatment of public figures of colour. READ MORE: Liam Neeson's Idea to Kill Black Man to Avenge Friend's Rape Cancels Red Carpet Retweeting the staggering confession by Neeson, who revealed that 40 years ago he wanted to kill a random black person to avenge his close friend who had been raped by a black attacker, DuVernay suggested imagining if it was Hollywood A-lister Will Smith disclosing such a secret: When people ask me what white privilege is. Imagine if this was Will Smith. @CharlesMBlow https://t.co/m7O8MdFzOf — Ava DuVernay (@ava) 5 февраля 2019 г. Although Neeson, who's now promoting his new … [Read more...] about Oscar-Nominated Director Bashes Liam Neeson, Melania Trump for “White Privilege”
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Melania Trump returns to border state amid separation outcry
Melania Trump returns to border state amid separation outcry BelfastTelegraph.co.uk First lady Melania Trump has made a second visit to a border state, meeting face to face with people directly affected by her husband’s hard-line immigration policies. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/melania-trump-returns-to-border-state-amid-separation-outcry-37062593.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article37062589.ece/bceec/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_c0cfae27-2c07-46d8-9c11-956e667f2c5a_1 Email First lady Melania Trump has made a second visit to a border state, meeting face to face with people directly affected by her husband’s hard-line immigration policies. This time, she chose less controversial apparel than her last trip, which was overshadowed by a jacket. “I’m here to support you and give my help, whatever I can” on “behalf of children and the families,” Mrs Trump said as she sat down with officials at a US … [Read more...] about Melania Trump returns to border state amid separation outcry
Donald Trump gets a taste of his own medicine with a power handshake from Portuguese president at the White House
PRESIDENT Trump was on the receiving end of a power handshake when he met the Portuguese president at the White House. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa noticeably jerked The Donald towards him as he arrived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When he stepped out of a car decked out in the Star Spangled Banner and the Portuguese flag he reached out his hand to the leader of the free world. Shortly after Trump was yanked towards his European counterpart briefly disappearing from view behind a dressed US Marine. The pair exchanged pleasantries before heading inside the White House. The two leaders planned to hold talks on the upcoming NATO summit, trade and energy security. But the conversation quickly shifted to Russian President Vladimir Putin whom Trump is expected to meet with next month and World Cup soccer. The Portuguese president suggested "if you ever go to Russia during the championship, don't forget Portugal is still there and wanting to win the championship." Rebelo de Sousa said he had … [Read more...] about Donald Trump gets a taste of his own medicine with a power handshake from Portuguese president at the White House
Donald Trump says he wants Supreme Court justice who can serve 40-45 years
David Jackson USA TODAY Published 2:02 p.m. UTC Jun 28, 2018 Hours after Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement announcement set off a political earthquake, President Donald Trump told supporters in North Dakota he wants to pick a replacement who can serve for more than four decades and cement a conservative majority on the high court. "We have to pick a great one, we have to pick one that's going to be there for 40 years, 45 years," Trump told a rally during at a hockey arena in Fargo, N.D. "We need intellect, we need so many things." While praising Kennedy, Trump said, "I'm very honored that he chose to do it during my term in office, because he felt confident in me to make the right choice and carry on his great legacy. That's why he did it." The sudden Supreme Court vacancy spiced up a political rally for Rep. Kevin Cramer, a Republican who is challenging incumbent Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp in a key race that could decide … [Read more...] about Donald Trump says he wants Supreme Court justice who can serve 40-45 years
Restaurants kicking out Trump supporters: Unlike race or religion, it’s legal
Charisse Jones USA TODAY Published 5:19 p.m. UTC Jun 27, 2018 White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders took to Twitter after she was refused service at a restaurant whose owner disapproved of some of the Trump administration's most controversial policies. But it appears Sanders probably can't take the owner to court. While they can vent their outrage on social media or to anyone else who will listen, restaurant customers ushered to the door because the management disagrees with their politics generally can't take their complaints to court unless there's a local law specifically barring such treatment. “Unless you are a member of a protected class, you don’t have rights in a court of law if you are asked to leave a restaurant,'' says Reginald Shuford, executive director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania. "Your only recourse may be the court of public opinion." Last Friday, the owner of the Lexington, Virginia, restaurant, The Red … [Read more...] about Restaurants kicking out Trump supporters: Unlike race or religion, it’s legal