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The new Islamic nation—whose name means “land of the pure”—immediately attracted an eclectic international cast of characters, including Islamists and Muslim supremacists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

At this year's awards, held on March 15, Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" -- a wild tale of leftist revolutionaries, white supremacists and immigrant detention centers -- was crowned as best picture.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The school district that includes Charlottesville, Virginia, began developing an anti-racist curriculum after white supremacists held a violent rally there in 2017.

From Slate • Oct. 10, 2024

A federal appeals court Thursday rejected a controversial finding by a lower court judge that found two accused white supremacists were unfairly prosecuted, ordering a new trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

It was Malcolm’s intention to raise Negro militancy to a new high point with the main thrust aimed at both the Southern and Northern white supremacists.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey