by Daniel Johnson

December 14, 2024

Trump: Kamala Harris’ Biggest Campaign Mistake Was ‘Taking The Assignment’

The decision to choose Trump as Time's person of the year has drawn backlash.

As part of his Person of The Year interview for Time Magazine, President-elect Donald Trump said he believed that the biggest mistake that Vice President Kamala Harris made during the 2024 presidential election was agreeing to face him in the first place.

According to Revolt, Trump repeated his embellishments to Time, saying that Harris didn’t talk to reporters, despite his own reported refusal to appear on 60 Minutes. He said Harris’ biggest mistake was “taking the assignment.”

“I think that when she wouldn’t talk to anybody, it shone a light on her,” Trump said. “You know, she didn’t do anything. And people said, ‘Is there something wrong with her?’”

He continued, somewhat contradicting himself, “She had some pretty [flawed] interviews, and maybe it was highlighted more than it [should’ve been]. In other words, if she did those same interviews, but [had done] another 15 interviews, you wouldn’t have really noticed it that much.”

He added, “She put so much emphasis on interviews. Somebody thought there was something wrong, and I don’t think she ever recovered from that.”

In the magazine’s explanation for why Trump was chosen, Time editor Sam Jacobs declared it was not a difficult choice for the magazine to make.

“Today, we are witnessing a resurgence of populism, a widening mistrust in the institutions that defined the last century, and an eroding faith that liberal values will lead to better lives for most people. Trump is both agent and beneficiary of it all,” Jacobs wrote. “For marshaling a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a-generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America’s role in the world, Donald Trump is Time’s 2024 Person of the Year.”

The decision to choose Trump as its Person of the Year drew criticism from several notable figures and people on social media.

According to The Hill, former CNN anchor Don Lemon blasted the choice of Trump as the magazine’s Person of the Year.

“They could’ve done it to someone who actually stood for democracy, who stands for democracy in the country,” Lemon said on his podcast “The Don Lemon Show.” “Just because you are elected president of the United States does not mean that you should be Person of the Year.”

by Mary Spiller

December 14, 2024

Cache Of Michael Jackson’s Unreleased Music Discovered In California Warehouse

The tapes were found in an abandoned storage unit that reportedly belonged to singer and producer Bryan Loren.

Gregg Musgrove, a former California Highway Patrol officer and now stay-at-home dad, has made an impressive new find in his “treasure hunting” hobby. The 56-year-old recently uncovered a set of cassette and DAT tapes containing unreleased Michael Jackson tracks in a San Fernando Valley storage unit.

Musgrove found the tapes in an abandoned storage unit he purchased that once belonged to music producer and singer Bryan Loren.

There were some 12 unreleased tracks from when Jackson before his “Dangerous” album, circa 1989 to 1991.
Musgrove told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’ve gone to all the fan sites. Some of [the songs] are rumored to exist, and some of them have been leaked a little bit. A couple aren’t even out there in the world.”

The full inventory of what Musgrove found is impressive; there are full tracks and snippets of other unreleased songs.

Jackson and Loren can be heard on some of the tapes discussing the recording and creative process of the found tracks.

Musgrove told the outlet, “I’m listening to this stuff, and I would get goosebumps because nobody’s ever heard this stuff before. To hear Michael Jackson actually talk and kind of joke back and forth, it was really, really cool.”

One of the unreleased tracks, “Don’t Believe It,” seems to reference the swirling rumors surrounding the pop star in the media at the time. On another tape, Jackson explains the meaning behind his song “Seven Digits” as being about the identification number of bodies received in a morgue.

One of the most notable tracks on the cassette tapes is “Truth on Youth,” which reportedly includes Jackson and LL Cool J.

The exact value of Musgrove’s findings is estimated to be in the seven-digit range. He revealed that he plans to take the tapes to several major auction houses shortly to get a proper bid on them.

After finding the tapes, Musgrove and his attorney contacted the Jackson Estate, but the estate declined to purchase them and instead sent him a letter outlining what the recordings could be used for.

The estate told THR that they have the master recordings.

“The Estate of Michael Jackson was presented with DAT copies, NOT master recordings of Michael’s music, and we confirmed that the actual master recordings were, in fact, already located in the Estate’s vaults,” an estate representative said. “It should be clear to all that ownership and rights of exploitation to the recordings remain vested in MJJP Records and that nothing commercial or otherwise can be done with the DAT copies.”

Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle ,Kevin Johnson, Killed, Los Angeles

by Daniel Johnson

December 14, 2024

‘Wrong Black Guy’: ‘Thursday Night Football’ Gets Called Out After Misidentifying 49ers Star Trent Williams

Williams was misidentified toward the end of the first quarter of action by the broadcast.

A glaring error by the “Thursday Night Football on Prime” production team, on-air broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit, or a combination of both sparked backlash on social media after San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams was misidentified during the broadcast.

As reported by Awful Announcing, the incident occurred late in the first quarter when a nametag identifying Williams, who has been sidelined for nearly a month, appeared under a different Black, bearded 49ers lineman who was also inactive for the Dec. 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Social media users and NFL media members recognized that lineman as the wrong person in real-time. Some used humor to criticize Prime’s production of the game as the production team couldn’t identify such a well-known player correctly on-screen.

Fans wasted no time taking to their keyboards to call out the mistake, with former NFL player Emmanuel Acho commenting, “Ummmm Thursday night football, that Black man is NOT Trent Williams.”

He added, “I repeat, wrong Black guy.”

Ummmm Thursday night football, that black man is NOT Trent Williams.

I repeat, wrong black guy. @49ers pic.twitter.com/4NU8N8dVEp
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) December 13, 2024

Mom: We have Trent Williams at home.

The Trent Williams at home: pic.twitter.com/qkfNonKiRa
— Strictly 4 My X’ers (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) December 14, 2024

The player they showed initially, before later finding Williams during the second quarter, as the offensive lineman sat in a box suite, was second-year defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera, who signed with the team’s practice squad in October.

Williams is listed on the 49ers’ injury report with a left ankle injury. He is also grieving the loss of his son, Trenton Williams Jr, who was delivered stillborn on Nov. 24, and Trenton’s twin, who was lost earlier in Sondra Williams’ pregnancy due to Trisomy 13.

According to ESPN, Williams’ coach, Kyle Shanahan, indicated on Dec. 2 that the team is doing what they can to help their star left tackle as he and his family grieve.

“It’s hard as a coach,” Shanahan said on a call with reporters. “It’s hard as a friend, it’s hard as a family member…You can never escape that full grief, but I do think it’s nice for those guys to have another avenue to get out on the football field, to get around teammates and things like that.”

Some have speculated that, given the 49ers’ current record and impending elimination from playoff contention, it would be wise for Williams to remain sidelined at this point in the season, even if, theoretically, he could play.

Over the off-season, Williams, long considered the best player at his position in the league, sought advice from another player who has extended his playing days well past his prime, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James.

“I’m not oblivious to the fact that if I retire today, I’d probably have a good chance of having the gold jacket,” Williams told ESPN in November. “My mind frame right now is I want to finish this career as strong as I opened it up.”

La La Anthony, charity event, luxury, wealth, Black women

by Mary Spiller

December 14, 2024

La La Anthony Hosts 7th Annual Winter Wonderland Charity Event

La La Anthony partnered with sponsor Delsym to make this event happen.

La La Anthony is closing out this year by getting into the giving spirit. On Dec. 11, the “BMF” star hosted her 7th annual Winter Wonderland Charity event in the Bronx, New York. The event focused on giving underprivileged children a festive holiday packed with performances, dance competitions, photo booths, giveaways, and hot chocolate stations.

Anthony’s Winter Wonderland Charity event was sponsored by Delsym this year, a cough suppressant medication company.

Anthony said of the partnership, “This is my second year working with Delsym because I really feel like they understood my vision and what it is to give back and what that means.”

She told Forbes, “Delsym is about helping people. It’s the holidays. You get flu and cough season and Delsym is the number one doctor- cough suppressant for 12 hours day or night. But it’s about helping people. And that’s what I feel like a huge part of my brand is.”

The charity event was held at New York’s Gauchos Gym and hosted by TV personality Paris Phillips, but the location was sentimental for Anthony.

She explained, “It’s at the Gauchos Gym, which means a lot to me because that’s the gym my son first started playing basketball at and really started learning the fundamentals of basketball.”

The day’s performance came from artists like Bumbaa and Cash Cobain.

In addition to the big charity event that Anthony organized, the 42-year-old actress also opened up about her friendship with media personality Kim Kardashian during her interview with Forbes.

She revealed exciting news about the two businesswomen’s next endeavor. She told the outlet that they had recently signed and closed a deal with the streaming service Hulu to start a show called “Group Chat,” which will feature their successful friend group.

“Kim Kardashian and I just signed a deal with Hulu to produce an all-star show called ‘Group Chat,’ which is based on our group chat,” Anthony said. “It’s fun and really speaks to women at this stage in their lives, whether they’re dealing with relationships, being a mom, friendships, or whatever else. All of these topics are discussed in the group chat, and we’re bringing those stories to life.”

Despite her busy year ahead, which includes the new seasons of television shows “The Chi” and “BMF” and her new start with
“Group Chat,” Anthony assured Forbes that she would continue to be entrenched in charity work through 2025.

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by Daniel Johnson

December 14, 2024

Woman Who Accused Jay-Z, Diddy Of Rape Admits Inconsistencies But Stands By Lawsuit

The woman claims she was 13 at the time of the incident.

The Jane Doe who came forward to accuse both Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her at what she described as a “catastrophic event” when she was 13 years old, has acknowledged that there are inconsistencies regarding details but stood by her account overall in a Dec. 13 interview with NBC News.

According to NBC News, what inconsistency there is in her recollection of what happened the night she alleges the sexual assault occurred does not mean that she is lying about what she says happened to her, a distinction that some on social media have taken issue with.

https://twitter.com/MrWayneWoo/status/1867794674980991300?s=19

The internet be so quiet when the facts don’t support the narrative they were pushing. Y’all owe Jay Z an apology fr. https://t.co/mF7e3Gheyh
— Stephen (@TheStevenDwayne) December 14, 2024

In response to the lawsuit, Carter asserted his innocence in a statement to NBC News on Dec. 13. “This incident didn’t happen,” Carter told the outlet in a statement, “and yet he (the woman’s attorney, Tony Buzbee) filed it in court and doubled down in the press. True Justice is coming. We fight FROM victory, not FOR victory. This was over before it began. This 1-800 lawyer doesn’t realize it yet, but, soon.”

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— Roc Nation (@RocNation) December 14, 2024

Among the inconsistencies in the woman’s account are a disagreement with her father about whether he picked her up after the alleged sexual assault, a celebrity she claims to have spoken with stating they were on tour in the Midwest at the time, and photographs showing both Carter and Combs at a location different from the one described by Jane Doe.

“Our client remains fiercely adamant that what she has stated is true, to the best of her memory,” Buzbee related to NBC News via email. “We will continue to vet her claims and collect corroborating data to the extent it exists. Because we have interrogated her intensely, she has even agreed to submit to a polygraph. I’ve never had a client suggest that before.”

Carter’s attorney, Alex Spiro, responded to Buzbee’s assertions: “It is stunning that a lawyer would not only file such a serious complaint without proper vetting, but would make things worse by further peddling this false story in the press. We are asking the Court to dismiss this frivolous case today, and will take up the matter of additional discipline for Mr. Buzbee and all the lawyers that filed the complaint.”

The woman stands firm in her decision to sue, telling NBC News, “You should always fight for what happened to you.”

She added, “You should always advocate for yourself and be a voice for yourself. You should never let what somebody else did ruin or run your life. I just hope I can give others the strength to come forward like I came forward.”

According to the woman’s account, she snuck out of her parents’ home to attend the VMAs at Radio City Music Hall. After the event, she says she chatted up limo drivers to get into an after-party to meet a celebrity. One driver told her she “fit what Diddy was looking for” and later drove her to a “large, white residence with a gated U-shaped driveway.” She also claims she signed a document that she never read.

Once inside the home, she said she talked to celebs Fred Durst and Benji Madden before accepting a drink from a waitress, which she claims was spiked.

“I started feeling funny. Tried to start looking for a place to lay down,” she told NBC News.

Once she found a room to lie down in, the woman said that Combs, Carter, and an unnamed woman entered shortly after. She alleges that she heard Combs say, “You are ready to party!”

According to her account given to NBC News, “Jay-Z comes over, holds me down. I start trying to push away. He puts his hand over my mouth, tells me to stop it, to cut the shit, and then he rapes me like he had me overpowered.”

She said she managed to flee and run to a gas station, where she called her father.

“I was upset, and the person at the gas station could tell that I was obviously upset, and she let me use the phone. I called my dad because he was the only person I trusted at that time. I told him I messed up and I needed a ride home. We rode home in silence. He didn’t ask me what happened. He didn’t ask me what I did or where I was.”

She continued, “Honestly, what is the clearest is what happened to me and [the] route that I took to what happened to me. Not all of the faces there are as clear. So I have made some mistakes. I may have made a mistake in identifying. I didn’t know exactly where we were going or even how long it took.”

Carter has called the claims in the lawsuit “idiotic” and “heinous in nature.”

Paula Abdul, American Idol, sexual assault

by Mary Spiller

December 14, 2024

Paula Abdul And Nigel Lythgoe Settle Sexual Assault Lawsuit

In the suit, Abdul accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her several times during the early 2000s.

“Opposites Attract” singer Paula Abdul has agreed to settle her lawsuit against former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe. In the suit, she alleged that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her when she was a judge on the show in the early 2000s.

As reported by NPR, Abdul filed a notice of settlement for the initial case in Los Angeles Superior Court on Dec. 12 and is waiting for a judge’s approval to make it official.

Abdul released a statement on Dec. 13 explaining her decision to settle with Lythgoe. She said of the lawsuit, “I am grateful that this chapter has successfully come to a close and is now something I can put behind me. This has been a long and hard-fought personal battle. I hope my experience can inspire other women facing similar struggles to overcome their challenges with dignity and respect so that they too can turn the page and begin a new chapter of their lives.”

The settlement terms between Lythgoe and Abdul have not yet been revealed, but Abdul’s attorney, Melissa Eubanks, confirmed that the court filing was unconditional.

The original lawsuit against 75-year-old Lythgoe was filed almost a year ago, and the 62-year-old singer accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her after she left “American Idol” to become a judge on Lythgoe’s other popular competition show, “So You Think You Can Dance.”

She recounted multiple instances of sexual assault, some of which included Lythgoe allegedly forcing himself on her in an elevator and even at a dinner at his home. She disclosed both assaults to a third party at the time.

When the lawsuit was initially filed, Lythgoe stated that the accusations were “an appalling smear” that left him feeling “shocked and saddened.” He claimed at the time, “While Paula’s history of erratic behavior is well known, I can’t pretend to understand exactly why she would file a lawsuit that she must know is untrue.”

Lythgoe eventually resigned from his position as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance” at the beginning of this year due to the allegations.

The English-born producer has been involved in the television production industry both here and overseas for decades, notably working on reality television and competition shows.

Grammy and Emmy-winning singer and dancer Abdul explained that she initially didn’t go public with the instances of the alleged sexual assault because she was afraid of Lythgoe’s reach. She said she feared retaliation from “one of the most well-known producers of television competition shows.”

Simone I. Smith Launches National SISMAS Day, Now Officially Recognized To Celebrate Sisterhood In December

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

December 14, 2024

Simone I. Smith Launches National SISMAS Day, Now Officially Recognized To Celebrate Sisterhood In December

The second Saturday of December is now National SISMAS Day.

Ladies, there’s plenty of reason to celebrate every second Saturday of December as Simone I. Smith has officially declared it National SISMAS Day.

Smith, a jewelry designer and wife of hip-hop legend LL Cool J, created National SISMAS Day—a new national day centered around honoring sisterhood and friendship during the festive season. The newly recognized day, focused on celebrating sisterhood, is a heartfelt tribute to the unbreakable bonds between women and will fall on the second Saturday of December, with the first being on Saturday, Dec. 14, a press release states.

Now recognized as a national day, SISMAS is dedicated to bringing people together for festive gatherings, sharing unforgettable moments, and creating lasting memories filled with joy and connection. Smith started it as a beloved occasion where a close-knit group of friends, mostly women, gathered to celebrate their bond during the holiday season.

Recognizing the value of these relationships, the certified queen of hoop earrings and co-founder and designer of Simone I. Smith Jewelry, wanted to create a special occasion for her closest friends and family to reunite, reconnect, and enjoy each other’s company. SISMAS stands as a tribute to the importance of these bonds and the joy that comes from nurturing them.

Legendary rapper Roxanne Shante posted on Instagram on Dec. 12 to express her excitement about Smith’s declaration of SISMAS a national day.

“Merry SISMAS ❤️🍷🙌🏽🎊December 14 is the national Holiday called SISMAS @sislovespurple has officially started a day when we as Sisters get together and enjoy and celebrate each other. As we get ready to do everything for everyone else it’s a day for us. Merry SISMAS!!!!” Shante captioned her post.

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Suggestions for celebrating the national day include hosting a festive gathering with close friends and family, all coming together to share in the joy. Participants can embrace the spirit of the holiday by wearing themed outfits, enjoying comforting foods, and participating in fun activities like music, dancing, and talent shows.

Including thoughtful traditions like gift exchanges or meaningful conversations can deepen bonds of friendship and sisterhood, perfectly aligning with the spirit of the holiday season. Ultimately, SISMAS is about making lasting memories, building deeper connections, and celebrating the joy of companionship.

by Mary Spiller

December 14, 2024

Beloved Black-Owned Downtown Detroit Wine Shop Announces Closure After Nearly A Decade

The wine club and bar has been in business in Detroit for nine years.

The beloved downtown Detroit wine shop and bar, House of Pure Vin, will close indefinitely at the end of this month. The Black woman-owned business started by Regina Gaines gave no reason for its closure, but House of Pure Vin will end its nine-year run of business on Dec. 27.

According to a newsletter sent to customers on Dec. 10, House of Pure Vin informed customers of its decision to close early.

The newsletter reads, “After nine incredible years, it has been determined that House of Pure Vin will begin its soft closing, with our last day open to the public on Dec. 27, 2024. House of Pure Vin has been more than a wine shop. It has been a home for connection, culture, and celebration. Together, we’ve created unforgettable memories, and none of it would have been possible without your love and support.”

Gaines opened its doors in September 2015 with partners Terry Mullins and Andrea Dunbar. The group invested about $450,000 into the business to become one of the first of a trending wave of new businesses to open in downtown Detroit for a new awakening in the city. At the time, House of Pure Vin brought business downtown and operated and took on employees in a location with a growing office-worker community of about 40,000 people within the central business district.

The newsletter continued, “Regina wants to thank you for your support directly at a later date to reflect on this journey and your unwavering support. Thank you for being part of the House of Pure Vin story. Let’s make these final weeks together unforgettable.”

According to Craine’s Detroit Business, House of Pure Vin opened its doors to be a space for experienced wine lovers and curious newbies alike, initially only offering a wine club and themed tasting events. Later, once it gained more traction, the business opened up an outdoor patio, a full bar, and a full food menu.

Although Gaines didn’t give an explicit reason for the closure, in May 2022, she admitted that the House wine business had seen a 30% decline in retail sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gaines told the outlet, “Yeah, things may seem normal in the neighborhoods, but not downtown.”

She continued to explain, “People aren’t in their offices. Even restaurants aren’t opening until 4 o’clock. There are only a few places open for lunch. Normal to me is the person taking a casual walk at lunch and stopping in [at House of Pure Vin]. It’s companies buying cases (of wine) for work parties. I’m next to a WeWork and in front of Bamboo Detroit, where a lot of people meet, and they’re just not there.”

by Mary Spiller

December 14, 2024

Artist And Activist Lorraine O’Grady Dies At 90, Leaves Legacy Of Advocacy For Black Women In Art

O’Grady had been active in the art world since 1965.

Avant-garde and conceptual artist Lorraine O’Grady, who advocated for Black women’s perspectives in art, passed away at 90. On Dec. 13, her death was confirmed by a trust in her name and followed with a heartfelt condolence from her representing gallery, Mariane Ibrahim.

The cause of O’Grady’s death hasn’t been revealed, but gallerist Mariane Ibrahim took to Instagram to express her admiration for all of O’Grady’s activist work through her art. She wrote, “Lorraine O’Grady was a force to be reckoned with. She refused to be labeled or limited, embracing the multiplicity of history that reflected her identity and life’s journey. Lorraine paved a path for artists and women artists of color, to forge critical and confident pathways between art and forms of writing.”

Ibrahim continued to reflect on O’Grady’s art legacy, “Our lives, though shaped by different histories, mirrored in ways that connected each other. Her legacy will live on, a force that continues to echo through everything she created, touching all who encounter her work with the same power and depth she embodied.”

O’Grady was born to Jamaican immigrant parents in Boston in 1934, where she gained a degree in economics and Spanish literature at Wellesley College. She worked government office jobs before she stepped into the creative art world in 1965 as a member of the Iowa Writers Workshop. Soon after, she met and married her husband, Chappelle Freeman Jr., and moved to Chicago with him.

In the late 1970s, after doing a lot of work as a teacher and critic, she decided to officially pursue her career as an artist.
One of her most well-known and moving pieces came early in her career with “Cutting Out the New York Times,” in 1977, where she transformed NYT newspaper clippings into critiques of contemporary society.

O’Grady’s career began to take shape and was most well defined by her constant commitment to challenging oppressive narratives around race, gender, and class and the intersection between the three. She expressed her activism across mediums, including photography, writing, performance, and collage. O’Grady leveraged art to make meaningful cultural criticism in unique ways.

According to Art News, she favored analysis of feminism, surrealism, and the representation of Black women in art pieces. O’Grady used her talent to critique harmful systems of power in America and fought for more widely accepted inclusion of Black artists in galleries.

In the years leading up to her passing, O’Grady’s work was published and featured by Duke University Press and the Brooklyn Museum in 2022. More recently, Ibrahim announced that O’Grady would have her work presented in a major exhibition in Chicago in April 2024, titled “The Knight, or Lancela Palm-and-Steel.”

O’Grady is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Guy David Jones and Annette Olbert Jones, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

December 14, 2024

President Biden Breaks Record For Appointing Most Judges Of Color

Biden has appointed 40 Black women to lifetime federal judgeships, surpassing any president in a single term.

President Joe Biden appointed 233 federal judges during his presidency, many of whom are people of color. This marks a historic milestone as the first president to nominate the highest number of judges of color.

NBC News reports that on Dec. 9, the Senate confirmed Tiffany Johnson, President Biden’s latest judicial nominee for the Northern District of Georgia. This marks the 40th Black woman he has appointed to lifetime federal judgeships, surpassing any president in a single term.

Data from the White House reveals that approximately 60% of President Biden’s 233 judicial appointees are people of color. On Dec. 12, the Senate Judiciary Committee is set to consider advancing two additional nominees for U.S. district judge, Benjamin Cheeks and Serena Raquel Murillo. According to the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, if Cheeks is confirmed, Biden will have appointed 63 Black federal judges—the highest number by any president in U.S. history.

It’s an accomplishment Biden doesn’t take in vain and is “proud to have strengthened the judiciary by making it more representative of the country as a whole and that legacy will have an impact for decades to come,” White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt wrote in an email statement.

Upon taking office in 2020, President Biden was committed to addressing disparities in the judiciary and making the federal bench more representative of the nation’s diversity.

“Even before taking office, President Biden signaled to the Senate that he wanted to make sure that people who had been historically excluded from our judiciary” were included, said Lena Zwarensteyn, senior director of the Fair Courts program and an adviser at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

Biden is tied with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton with 62 Black federal judge appointees but is set to surpass them after the next Senate Judiciary Committee meeting.

“The research shows that when you have more judges that have different perspectives because they’ve worked on different types of issues or they come from different communities, it improves the decision-making and it certainly improves the trust that communities might have in these institutions. So making sure we have fair-minded judges at all levels is really important.”

Senate Democrats pledged to confirm as many of President Biden’s nominees as possible before Republicans take control of the Senate in January and Trump’s administration begins.

“This Senate will keep working to confirm more of President Biden’s excellent judicial nominees,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., tweeted last month.