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Michael K. Fauntroy

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Washington, DC-based policy and government professor at George Mason University. I specialize in racial politics and the presidency. CTV News (Canada) political analyst. 1,000+ television, radio, and podcast appearances.

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Dec 3

Here is the video of my interview with @cornelwest.bsky.social

youtu.be/fwSfhnybE4Y?...

An Evening With Cornel West

YouTube video by George Mason University Television

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · 29d

Billboard Hits in addition to "Da Butt"

"Buck Wild" (1989): A go-go/new jack swing hybrid, this song was a Top 10 hit on the R&B chart.
"Taste of Your Love" (1989): Another Top 10 R&B hit for the band, it was a ballad that further expanded their national reach.

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · 29d

Here is an interesting article on how Democrats around the country are turning away from legacy media.

www.semafor.com/article/09/2...

‘Look at the charts’: Democrats desert legacy media for new outlets

Angry viewers are trying to make legacy outlets pay for their pro-Trump transgressions by turning to competitors.

www.semafor.com

Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Aug 12

My thoughts on Trump's illogical takeover of DC law enforcement and the crime stat lies used to justify it.

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On Trump's DC Takeover

michaelfauntroy.substack.com What is this really about? Why is it happening now? Is this an attempt to divert attention from Jeffrey Epstein? What next?

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 31

Trump Attacks Diversity, Excellence, and Black Leadership at George Mason University

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Trump Attacks Diversity, Excellence, and Black Leadership at George Mason University

Note: The Washington Informer previously published this essay.

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 31

Introducing . . . .

Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 14

I am taking the leap!!

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Michael K. Fauntroy | Substack

Washington, DC-based professor and political commentator. Regular on CTV News in Canada. Heard, seen, and read all over the U.S. Click to read Michael K. Fauntroy, a Substack publication. Launched an ...

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 14

My first Substack essay looks at an odd phenomenon in American politics: It seems like Trump and congressional Republicans think poor people have too much money and wealthy people have too little. Odd.

Thoughts?

fauntroy.substack.com/p/trump-and-...

Trump and Congressional Republicans See the Poor as Wealthy and the Wealthy as Poor

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · Jul 10

The Brennan Center’s new survey of local election officials found that 46% of local election officials are concerned about politically motivated investigations of themselves or other election officials in future elections. Read more in @thehill.com.

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 6

I am looking forward to joining my dear brother Tavis Smiley on Monday to discuss the recently passed GOP-Trump budget bill, among other issues.

We've got a lot to talk about!

Noon ET/9A PT

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 4

Pardons often include allowing criminals to skip repaying stolen money.

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Here’s How Much Trump’s Pardons And Commutations Have Cost The Federal Government

Trump has pardoned or commuted the sentences of 16 people or companies with fines totalling at least $102,647,458—money that would have gone into federal government coffers.

www.forbes.com

Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 4

#Blacksky

Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 4

Frederick Douglass, "What, to the slave, is the 4th of July?"

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(1852) Frederick Douglass, "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July"

Explore the speech "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July" delivered by Frederick Douglass in 1852, including full text and historical context.

www.blackpast.org

Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 4

Frederick Douglass, "What, to the slave, is the 4th of July?"

www.blackpast.org/african-amer...

(1852) Frederick Douglass, "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July"

Explore the speech "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July" delivered by Frederick Douglass in 1852, including full text and historical context.

www.blackpast.org

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 4

@rbreich.bsky.social

They seem the poor have too much money and the rich don't have enough.

www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-econom...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jul 3

Republicans in Congress have structured the most painful benefit cuts in their budget bill to kick in AFTER the 2026 midterms.

But the tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy? Those begin immediately.

Remember this.

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 4

Frederick Douglass

"What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July" | BlackPast.org share.google/zqQgBOP6cuBM...

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Welcome to BlackPast.org, the world's largest online encyclopedia of Black History. Explore African American & Global African History.

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 3

House Freedom Caucus: TACO!

Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 2

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...

Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 1

What year was this speaker list? In what way is it relevant to the current Democratic party?

Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 1

Stop posting out of context bs that has nothing to do with today. What year was that convention speaker list? My point is that it is old and irrelevant. What is yours?

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Blake Rogers Wilson @bodyindc.bsky.social · Mar 6

“The article describes Barry's most serious challenger, Patricia Harris, as taking a ‘cautious’ and ‘politically correct’ stance on gay issues, in contrast with Barry, who was considered, at the time, "one of the most progressive mayors in the country on the issue of gay rights.’”

A photo of Rep. Walter Fauntroy beside Marion Barry. Youths are behind both of them.

Marion Barry in the backseat of a car with a peace sign extended out the window.

A dark screen with an excerpt of an article endorsing Marion Barry.

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 1

I know there have been efforts to make these two seem to be enemies. One prominent artist turned my uncle, a hero, into a villain for artistic purposes. Fauntroy, still alive and can confirm this, and Chisolm had a strong and respectful relationship. They shared a commitment to the African diaspora.

Alyssa S. @drsepinwall.bsky.social · Apr 20

Ayyy! I never knew that Rep. Shirley Chisolm went with Rep Walter Fauntroy to Haiti in 1982 to investigate Baby Doc & try to help Haitians so they didn't have to flee & deal with our Coast Guard trying to drive them to drown or return them!

Screenshot of Shirley Chisolm, with text that she & Fauntroy went to Haiti

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Michael K. Fauntroy @fauntroy.bsky.social · Jul 1

This list has nothing to do with the current DNC.

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Brian aka @hrapb.bsky.social · Feb 20

Walter Edward Fauntroy Jr. is an American pastor, civil rights activist, and politician who was the Washington, D.C. delegate to the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1991. He was a candidate for the 1972 and 1976 Democratic presidential nominations as a favorite son.

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Dennis P. Crawford @dennispcrawford.bsky.social · Apr 7

On this date in 1968, Robert and Ethel Kennedy and Pastor Walter Fauntroy took a walk through a riot-damaged area of Washington DC. During their walk, Fauntroy was shocked to hear RFK say: "I fear that guns stand between me and the White House."

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Dan Parker @danparker5.bsky.social · Feb 14

Former civil rights leader, MLK friend, Walter Fauntroy, at right speaks next, looking for it. These guys are so underfunded, but have the power of truth and so will prevail.

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Focus on the Fed Rally '07 (Part 2 of 2), Norman Kurland

YouTube video by Norm Kurland

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