Guest Editorial: Black History, politics and war

It is ironic that this Black History Month is one of the most unique since the celebration of this holiday! & Former president Donald Trump has lost a legal battle. He has been charged with fraud, and has been fined in a New York fraud case. The case has resulted in a judgment of $354 million. Moreover, his sons Donald Trump, Jr., and Eric Trump have been fined $4 million each, and former CFO Allen Weisselberg has to pay $100 million. & In addition, Trump’s golf resort and real estate empires have been targeted. & Trump and his sons are banned from running the Trump Organization, though there may be modifications to that judgment—they may no longer have their New York operating licenses targeted. Trump has been charged with fraud by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. James was responsible for winning the civil fraud case against Trump. Letitia James is an African American. & Trump is charged with orchestrating the January 6 insurrection on the nation’s Capitol and has admitted to fascist leanings. He has demonstrated admiration for them, and their ideologies. Actually, he appears to hate the United States! & In spite of this, he is the...