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On this King holiday, a checkup on America’s ‘civil rights’ health: not well, not but done
Pundit, former Representative and founder at the Center For Strong Public Schools, Alicia Thomas Searcy joined The Ron Show Monday.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Ron takes a hard but hopeful look at the state of civil rights in America with Alicia Thomas Searcy, former Georgia state representative, CEO of Morgan Enterprises, and founder of the Center for Strong Public Schools.
The conversation explores how Dr. King’s vision holds up amid rising white nationalist rancor directly from The White House, attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and growing concerns about accountability in government. Alicia breaks down what DEI really means, why silence in the face of extremism is dangerous, and how economic pressures like affordability and healthcare are shaping today’s political landscape.
A well-written response to JD Vance’s “hall pass” to white people was also worthy of a share today, from Columbus Dispatch op/ed writer Amelia Robinson, too.
The hour also examines the fallout from Georgia’s election interference case and what it could cost Fulton County taxpayers.
The second half of the show, Ron reviews statements from today’s MLK Day events at the new Ebenezer Baptist Church – from Governor Brian Kemp (virtually), along with Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens and the Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock.
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From CBS News- 4/27: CBS Evening News April 28, 2026Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect charged with trying to assassinate the president; Georgia wildfire battle enters second week.
- Correspondents' dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate Trump April 28, 2026Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
- 4/27: The Takeout with Major Garrett April 28, 2026Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting appears in court; King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in U.S. for state visit.
- CBS News poll on California governor's race: What are primary voters looking for? April 28, 2026Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
- Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student April 28, 2026Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
- Brother of suspect in deaths of 2 Tampa students: "We tried to warn police in the past" April 28, 2026Ahmad Abugharbieh, the younger brother of the man suspected of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students, told CBS News, "My entire family feels so much shame and guilt."
- New evidence on suspect's search history in apparent murders of South Florida students April 28, 2026Investigators are looking into the apparent murder of two University of South Florida doctoral students, and are now revealing evidence from the suspect's bedroom and his search history. Cristian Benavides reports.
- Storm chasers capture twin tornadoes as severe weather moves through central U.S. April 27, 2026Severe storms are moving through the Midwest on Monday after parts of Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma saw tornadoes over the weekend. Rob Marciano has a look at the forecast.
- Firefighters from across U.S. joining Georgia wildfire battle with blazes entering second week April 27, 2026Record-breaking wildfires in Georgia are still burning, now in their second week. Skyler Henry reports on the reinforcements coming to the state from around the country.
- Secret Service director questioned by lawmakers about security after correspondents' dinner attack April 27, 2026In the wake of Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Trump administration has ordered a review of security procedures. Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats are blaming each other for rhetoric leading up to the attack. Ed O'Keefe reports.
- 4/27: CBS Evening News April 28, 2026
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