PBS and Lakeland PBS are suing President Trump, alleging his executive order cutting public broadcasting funds violates free speech protections.
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Congresswoman on official business accused of unauthorized entry
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces federal charges after a tense ICE detention facility visit. The arrest is sparking national outrage and legal debate.
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For Black students, college affordability now at risk
Congress is considering a bill that could reduce Pell Grant funding for low-income students, potentially making it harder for Black, low-income students to afford a bachelor’s degree and discouraging them from pursuing higher education.
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Congress honors Black female WWII unit
The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to the “Six Triple Eight”, an all-female, all-Black unit that served in Europe during World War II, for their efforts to clear a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail in three months.
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DEI attacks are backlash for Black progress
Black students are disproportionately impacted by the rollback of inclusion, equity and diversity policies, as they have made significant progress in high school graduation rates and are underrepresented on college campuses due to a lack of resources and funding in K-12 schools.
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Trump tariffs causing worldwide instability
The IMF has published its latest World Economic Outlook, which predicts global GDP growth of 2.8% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026, but with a significant downward revision from previous forecasts due to increased uncertainty caused by the recent tariff events.
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Black history purge hits Smithsonian
Trump officials are dismantling Smithsonian exhibits depicting African American history, including the 1960 Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in exhibit, and returning items to their rightful owners, while civil rights leaders are seeing their history returned behind the scenes.
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Caregivers of Young Children Report Difficulty Accessing Essentials from Food Pantries
One in three families with young children experienced material hardship in one or more areas of basic needs, with food being the most common issue, and many caregivers rely on food pantries to help feed their children and families.
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Houston Hospice aims to bridge equity gap in end-of-life care for Black communities
Hospice care is often misunderstood and underused, especially in Black communities, but organizations such as Houston Hospice are working to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the benefits of hospice care and provide culturally tailored education to ensure that all communities have access to end-of-life care.
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Viewing Art Can Boost Mental Well-Being, Study Finds
A new study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology reveals that viewing visual art, whether in a museum, hospital, or online, can significantly enhance a person’s sense of well-being by fostering meaning in life and promoting personal growth.
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Trump Moves to Expose MLK Files — Critics Warn of Smear Campaign
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to declassify records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but some are concerned that the release of these documents could damage the public reputation of Dr. King.
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Jails Packed with Minor Offenders, New National Data Shows
The Jail Data Initiative has released data showing that over 7.6 million people were jailed in the US in 2023, with more than a third of those admissions being for misdemeanor offenses and over a million for probation or parole violations.
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Shannon Sharpe Faces Serious Allegations, Denies All Wrongdoing as Legal Process Begins
Shannon Sharpe is facing a civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault, battery, and emotional abuse, which he has denied and pledged to defend against.
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Black Students Push Back on ‘Inclusive Excellence’ rhetoric
Northern Illinois University’s decision to change its messaging from “confronting racism” to “dedicated to fostering inclusive excellence” has sparked concerns among Black students and faculty, who fear the university is backing down on its commitment to racial healing.
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Resistance rises to Trump’s tariff war
Senator Amy Klobuchar has introduced the Trade Review Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that would restore Congressional oversight to U.S. trade policy, in response to the economic instability caused by fluctuating tariffs imposed by President Trump.
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Trump’s Luxury Trips and Ego-Driven Parade Leaves Taxpayers with Unwanted BillsÂ
Donald Trump reportedly spends $26.1 million in taxpayer funds since 2017 to travel to his private club in Florida, while the Trump administration is in early talks about staging a grand military parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14.
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Environmental Advocates Join Congressional Leaders to Oppose Zeldin’s Polluter First Agenda
Environmental advocates and grassroots leaders have joined congressional champions in opposition to EPA Administrator Zeldin’s Polluters First Agenda, which threatens to dismantle 50 years of lifesaving progress protecting our air, water, land, and climate.
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Black Babies Are Still Dying—And America Let It Happen
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that Black children in the United States have consistently faced significantly higher mortality rates than their white peers, with no improvement in relative disparities since the 1950s, resulting in over half a million avoidable infant deaths and nearly 690,000 childhood deaths among Black Americans between 1950 and 2019.
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The new race/gender censorship
The National Science Foundation has been flagging proposals that include language commonly associated with diversity, equity and inclusion, which could lead to additional review or denial, and has led to a form of self-censorship among researchers who focus on marginalized communities.
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Michelle Obama: ‘I’m Not Divorcing Barack — I’m Choosing Me’
Michelle Obama has addressed rumors of a split from former President Barack Obama, stating that she was making choices for herself and not for her marriage, and that society often misinterprets women’s efforts to assert themselves.