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politics-and-entertainment24 days ago•11 min saved

Chris Brown Blasts Texas Lawmaker After Congressional Honor Sparks Domestic Violence Backlash

Chris Brown publicly thanked Rep. Jasmine Crockett but attacked State Rep. Venton Jones after both honored him at a Texas concert, sparking controversy over his domestic violence history. Jones apologized and framed the event as voter outreach, while Crockett remained silent. Brown dismissed the backlash, stating he did not request the honor and urging critics to leave him alone to focus on his sold-out tour.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#chris-brown #congressional-record #jasmine-crockett

politics25 days ago•6 min saved

Crockett's Congressional Tribute to Chris Brown Sparks Outrage Over Violence History

Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced severe backlash after using her congressional authority to honor singer Chris Brown at a Texas concert, a move critics condemned as tone-deaf given his history of violence. While Crockett framed the gesture as celebrating Black joy, opponents highlighted his felony assault conviction and other allegations. Brown later rejected the honor, and state Rep. Venton Jones apologized for his participation.

via Fox News|

#chris-brown #congressional-record #domestic-violence

politics25 days ago•2 min saved

Crockett and Jones Apologize After Honoring Chris Brown Amid Domestic Violence Backlash

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Rep. Venton Jones faced intense public backlash after honoring R&B singer Chris Brown during a concert in Arlington, Texas. The politicians presented Brown with a Congressional Record recognition and a state proclamation, framing the gesture as a celebration of Black joy and musical contribution. However, critics, particularly Black women, condemned the move given Brown's extensive history of domestic violence allegations and legal issues. Jones issued a formal apology to constituents, acknowledging the harm caused to women, while Crockett has not publicly addressed the criticism. Brown responded by apologizing to Crockett for the backlash but later criticized Jones for prioritizing voter support over accountability. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between Brown's enduring popularity in the music industry and his controversial legal record.

via Los Angeles Times|

#chris-brown #congressional-record #domestic-violence

us-politics28 days ago

Crockett's Congressional Honor for Chris Brown Sparks Backlash Over Ignored Assault History

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced significant criticism for awarding a formal congressional recognition to R&B singer Chris Brown at a concert in Arlington, Texas. The honor, shared with Usher, was entered into the Congressional Record to celebrate 'Black joy' and artistic impact, but drew fire for ignoring Brown's 2009 guilty plea for assaulting Rihanna and a recent UK conviction for affray. The controversy intensified after Crockett lost the Democratic primary for US Senate earlier this year, with critics questioning her strategic focus on entertainment over political support for her party's nominee, James Talarico.

via The Guardian|

#chris-brown #congressional-record #jasmine-crockett

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Crockett Chooses Downballot Focus, Skips Endorsement of Talarico

Rep. Jasmine Crockett says she will campaign downballot and will not endorse state Rep. James Talarico, who is challenging Attorney General Ken Paxton; Crockett’s stance follows controversy from their March primary on race and gender, and her FIRE PAC has endorsed five candidates so far with more to come to bolster Democrats in Texas.

via The Washington Post|

#downballot #james-talarico #jasmine-crockett

politics1 month ago•19 min saved

Crockett’s Post-Primary Stance Tests Democratic Unity in Texas

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, after losing the Democratic Senate primary to James Talarico, has avoided campaigning for his campaign and has publicly questioned Black voter enthusiasm for him, arguing her focus should be on downballot races—a stance that has drawn criticism and sparked questions about Democratic unity heading into November.

via HuffPost|

#black-voters #democratic-party-unity #james-talarico

politics2 months ago•24 min saved

Black Texas voters back Talarico as Paxton fight stays tight

A Texas Southern University poll of 500 Black Texans found strong support for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race, with 79% backing Talarico and 12% Paxton; Crockett’s defeat barely dents Black turnout (7% say they’re less likely to vote). A separate statewide TSU survey shows Talarico leading Paxton 47% to 45% within the margin of error, while Crockett endorsed Talarico and called for unity amid lingering tensions. Talarico has launched a $25 million Black outreach push to mobilize Black voters.

via The Texas Tribune|

#black-voters #james-talarico #jasmine-crockett

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Crockett's ‘America owes Black women everything’ sparks online backlash at Essence Festival

Outgoing Texas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett told the Essence Festival that ‘America owes Black women everything,’ arguing Black women have long borne the labor and backbone of democracy even as they face targeting; the remarks drew sharp online backlash over the Fourth of July weekend, amid broader talk of reparations and racial justice, as Crockett’s political profile looms after losing a Senate bid and facing redistricting that reshaped her district.

via Fox News|

#black-women #democracy #essence-festival

politics3 months ago•19 min saved

Talarico tightens focus on Black Texas voters at Dem convention

At the Texas Democratic Party convention in Corpus Christi, U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico urged Black Democrats to trust and engage with his campaign, acknowledging the party’s history of taking Black voters for granted and pledging to partner with Black communities; however, longtime Black officials and activists say outreach remains underdeveloped, and Crockett’s coalition has yet to be fully mobilized, making Black turnout critical as polling shows substantial Black support but persistent concerns about mobilization ahead of November.

via The Texas Tribune|

#black-voters #jasmine-crockett #politics

politics4 months ago•187 min saved

Talarico bets on Black-voter coalition as Crockett voters shape Texas race

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is actively courting Black voters who backed Jasmine Crockett in the primary, meeting with Black leaders, visiting HBCUs, and outlining policy priorities like maternal health. The effort underscores a broader push to unite Democrats across communities and mobilize voters of color, beyond appealing only to White swing voters. With Democrats having not won statewide in Texas since 1994, the campaign aims to build a broad coalition for the November race.

via CNN|

#black-voters #democrats #james-talarico

politics4 months ago•19 min saved

Crockett-Backed Proxy Victory Reignites Texas Political Feud

Jasmine Crockett’s FIRE PAC-backed Colin Allred won the Texas 32nd District Democratic primary over Talarico-backed Julie Johnson, reviving their high-profile Senate primary rivalry and signaling Crockett’s influence in a broader Texas Democratic strategy as Black voters loom large for future statewide contests.

via TheGrio|

#james-talarico #jasmine-crockett #politics

politics7 months ago•18 min saved

Security contractor tied to congresswoman’s team killed in Dallas standoff

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms the security team member killed in a Dallas police standoff was Diamon Mazairre Robinson, who had been using the alias “Mike King” while working as her security contractor; Robinson fled officers after a March 11 car stop, was found in a hospital parking garage, and was shot after drawing a handgun. Authorities say he had forged credentials, stolen government plates and multiple felony warrants, and Crockett says her team followed House contracting procedures and knew him only as Mike King.

via The Texas Tribune|

#capitol-police #dallas-police #diamon-mazairre-robinson

politics7 months ago•8 min saved

Dallas SWAT Kills Fugitive Bodyguard Linked to Jasmine Crockett in Parking-Garage Standoff

A fugitive who worked as a security contractor for Rep. Jasmine Crockett was shot dead by Dallas police SWAT after a standoff in a parking garage. The man, identified by CBS News Texas as Mike King, reportedly used aliases, ran a security business and oversaw security at hotels and a church, and Crockett had paid him for security services as recently as last year. He allegedly impersonated a police officer, drove a replica undercover vehicle, and used stolen license plates; authorities say tear gas forced him from the vehicle before he fired on officers. King’s real name has not been released, and the incident highlights questions about how such a figure secured high‑level security work for a sitting congresswoman amid Crockett’s recent primary loss.

via Mediaite|

#dallas #impersonating-a-police-officer #jasmine-crockett

crime7 months ago•6 min saved

Dallas SWAT fatally shoots Jasmine Crockett's security guard during standoff

A man who provided security for U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett was fatally shot by Dallas SWAT officers during an armed standoff after barricading himself in a vehicle while under a warrant for impersonating a police officer. Tear gas was used to resolve the scene; no officers or bystanders were injured, and Crockett’s security arrangements are now under scrutiny as authorities continue their investigation.

via Dallas Express|

#crime #dallas #impersonation-of-a-police-officer

crime7 months ago•2 min saved

Dallas SWAT kills fugitive tied to Rep. Crockett's security detail

Dallas SWAT officers killed a fugitive after a standoff; authorities say the man, who had worked security for Rep. Jasmine Crockett and ran an off‑duty security business, allegedly impersonated officers and used aliases. Crockett’s office declined to comment, and authorities have not released his real name.

via CBS News|

#crime #dallas #jasmine-crockett