Nicki Minaj’s praise of Donald Trump and JD Vance at Turning Point USA revealed how celebrity access can drift far from the realities facing Black communities. The moment raises urgent questions about power, faith, and accountability.
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Government shutdown leaves millions in limbo
As the 2025 federal government shutdown continues, 900,000 workers are furloughed and core services are disrupted. Minnesota programs—WIC, Head Start, passports, small-business loans, and $645M in energy projects—are at risk as partisan gridlock persists.
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Black misleaders collaborate with ‘tough on crime’ politicians
This Baltimore over policing commentary says Trump’s rhetoric and bipartisan calls for federal “surges” revive a legacy of criminalizing Black activism and communities, and urges a turn toward self-determination.
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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Killed in Campus Shooting at 31
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University speaking event. The 31-year-old conservative activist rose to prominence as a teen organizer and became a central figure in youth-led conservatism.
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President Trump Announces Takeover of MPD, While Residents Respond to Federal Law Enforcement Presence
Trump seizes control of D.C.’s police force despite crime rates at a 30-year low, sparking backlash from residents and local leaders.
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Five years after George Floyd, hopes for racial justice fade
A Pew Research Center study found that the focus on race and racial inequality following George Floyd’s murder has not improved the lives of Black people, with 72% of Americans saying it has not made a difference.
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Florida shooting a harbinger of more bloodshed to come
Florida State University shooter Phoenix Ikner voiced racist views, including that Rosa Parks was in the wrong, and was kicked out of a political discussion group for his white supremacist and far-right rhetoric, raising concerns about the impact of right-wing ideology on young people.
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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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In El Salvador’s prisons, the only way out is a coffin
President Trump has expressed interest in sending U.S. citizens to a Salvadoran prison for terrorists, known as CECOT, which is known for its harsh conditions and lack of education or recreation.
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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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Trump’s oligarchic assault on America is a war on the poor
In the first two months of the second Trump administration, the nation’s corporate elite and the Republican Party have rapidly eschewed euphemisms and political correctness, airing their anti-immigrant, anti-Black, and anti-poor prejudices in unapologetically broad and brazen terms.
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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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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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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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“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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Why we’re still not equal
Black Americans have endured centuries of systemic injustice, including slavery, Jim Crow, redlining, and mass incarceration, yet Trump’s administration is now targeting progress toward justice, including diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and even erasing Black military legends from official tributes.
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Grassroots programs cushion Trump attack on civil rights
President Trump’s executive orders have sparked controversy over the Department of Education’s DEI programs, but local organizations like the Black Family Blueprint and NdCAD are working to empower Black families with education, emotional healing, and support.
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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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Lawmaker: Statue of Liberty Belongs in France, Not Trump’s America
French politician Raphaël Glucksmann has called for the return of the Statue of Liberty from the United States, arguing that the U.S. no longer deserves it due to its restrictive immigration policies under former President Donald Trump.
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Trump Is Race Baiting Black America For Hopes of Violence, But Here’s Why We Won’t Take the Bait
Black Americans are not taking to the streets to protest the Trump administration’s attempts to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts from the government, despite the administration’s attempts to provoke them.