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Eartha Kitt confronts President Lyndon B. Johnson at a luncheon at the White House on Jan. 18, 1968.

That day Eartha Kitt shut down the White House luncheon — By David Love

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When the President asks you a question, either say what people want to hear or you speak the truth. By David Love, The Black Commentator — Long before Alicia Keys,…

March 15, 2025

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Mason, Tennessee, city hall is seen in this undated image.

America has a history of taking over Black towns — By David Love

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The attempted state takeover of a Mason, Tenn. town is a reminder that America has a long history of taking over Black towns. By David Love, The Black Commentator —…

February 24, 2025

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That day Eartha Kitt shut down the White House luncheon — By David Love

America has a history of taking over Black towns — By David Love

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