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 Bills
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.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
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.
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Climate Justice Isn’t Dead
Former White House official Ryan Hathaway believes the Trump Administration’s efforts to kill environmental protections will fail, as environmental justice is a guiding principle for the federal government and it is not possible to wipe out environmental justice.
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“Hands Off Blacksonian,” Says Congressional Black Caucus
Seven members of the Congressional Black Caucus have spoken out against the Trump Administration’s attempts to erase African American history, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and have vowed to protect these sites.
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Tax season is hard enough. Inaccessible websites make it worse.
Government and financial websites remain deeply inaccessible for people with disabilities, making it difficult for them to file taxes and manage finances independently during tax season.
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“The Caleb Wilson Act”: Louisiana lawmaker proposes anti-hazing legislation
House Bill 279, the Caleb Wilson Act, aims to prevent similar tragedies on college campuses by requiring all incoming freshmen, student-athletes, members of Greek organizations, and band participants to complete a mandatory one-hour anti-hazing education course.
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Papa Johns and Google Cloud partner to transform pizza experience with AI
Papa Johns is partnering with Google Cloud to use AI to enhance the customer experience, with plans to personalize offers, streamline delivery, and enhance customer service through AI-powered experiences.
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National Civil Rights Museum’s April 4th commemoration honors Dr. King’s legacy with an urgent call to action
The National Civil Rights Museum hosted its annual April 4th Commemoration, marking the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, with a theme of “How Long, Not Long” and a message of continued urgency for social and economic equity.
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Trump retaliations on judges, law firms called ‘mob boss government’
Attorney General Keith Ellison and 21 other state attorneys general have issued a strong rebuke to President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms and the legal community, urging lawyers to stand together in defense of the rule of law and judicial independence.
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Global Protests on April 5: Cities Unite Against Trump and Musk
Tens of thousands of people in the US and around the world are planning to protest on April 5, demanding an end to the destruction of the government and economy, and defending their rights and democracy.
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Trump Administration Probes Portland School District Over Transgender Athlete in Girls’ Track Competition
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Portland Public Schools and the Oregon School Activities Association over concerns regarding a transgender athlete’s participation in girls’ track and field events, alleging that the student’s participation could compromise the competitive balance and raise questions about the enforcement of Title IX.
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Trump Formally Moves to Shutdown Education Department
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which would cut the department’s workforce in half and significantly scale back its functions, potentially putting millions of students’ education and civil rights at risk.
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Federal Job Cuts Threaten Black Middle Class
Federal government employment has historically been a cornerstone of economic stability for Black workers, but recent mass layoffs and terminations have disproportionately affected Black employees across multiple federal agencies, threatening the economic foundation of the Black middle class.
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The End of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Mayor Muriel Bowser commissioned a mural in 2020 to defiantly respond to the Trump administration’s order to attack local protesters in that block, but five years later, city workers began dismantling the mural due to Republican interference.
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Flau’jae Johnson on a Mission: LSU Star Teams Up with Experian to Relieve Debt for Louisianans
Flau’jae Johnson, a standout junior guard for LSU’s women’s basketball team, is partnering with Experian to relieve $5 million in consumer debt for 5,000 African American families in Louisiana, using her financial literacy to help those struggling with debt.