Trump’s presidency has been marked by economic failure, authoritarianism, race-baiting, and a record-breaking number of indictments, convictions, and criminal charges, leaving the US on the brink of collapse.
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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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Black Republicans — who are they?
Black Americans have been largely Democratic voters since the mid-20th century, but recent studies show that a small percentage of Black Americans identify with or lean toward the Republican Party, and they tend to support individualistic approaches to addressing racial inequality.
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Fighting to keep Blackness
President Trump has stated that this country will be WOKE no longer, while Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell has demanded an immediate reversal of the sale of the historic Freedom Riders Museum in Montgomery, due to its connection to civil rights history.
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Trump’s Gold Card Citizenship Plan
President Donald Trump has unveiled a new initiative where wealthy foreign-born individuals can purchase gold cards for $5 million, granting them green card privileges and a path to American citizenship.
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Pressley, Comer Clash as ‘Sanctuary City’ Hearing Erupts in Chaos
Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Rep. James Comer engaged in a heated exchange during a House Oversight Committee hearing on immigration policy, with Pressley pushing back against Comer’s hardline immigration narratives with data and lived experiences.
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Elon Musk Weighs In on Derek Chauvin Pardon Proposal from Ben Shapiro
Elon Musk and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro have expressed support for pardoning Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, sparking a debate about the case and its implications on racial justice and police accountability.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Speaks Out While Others Stay Silent
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is standing up against Donald Trump and his attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is challenging the hypocrisy and privilege that fuel his campaign, while also praising Canada and Mexico for taking a firm stance against Trump’s policies.
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Trump threatens to rewrite Black history
The Black Press is our last line of defense against Donald Trump’s campaign to erase history and reshape it to suit his authoritarian ambitions, making it more crucial than ever to preserve Black history and the truth.
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Joy Reid Fired from MSNBC Amid Network Restructuring
MSNBC has parted ways with political commentator Joy Reid, who hosted The ReidOut, as part of a broader network shakeup, and will be replaced by rotating anchors in the coming weeks.
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Will the U.S. separation of powers hold?
The U.S. Supreme Court will be deciding whether the Trump administration’s executive orders are legal and if they exceed the president’s authority under the U.S. Constitution, which will have implications for democracy and freedom in the U.S.
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Black Press, NAACP, and Lawmakers Warned America—Now Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda is Reality
Donald Trump’s administration has implemented several policies aligned with the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, including reinstating harsh immigration policies, rolling back civil rights protections, and gutting diversity programs, despite his previous denials.
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The Alternate Reality of Trump’s Black History Month Celebration
Trump hosted a Black History Month celebration at the White House, but failed to address his administration’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and his racist new federal policy that allows only white South Africans to come to America but punishes Black people in that country.
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Schools, Colleges Face Threats of Being Defunded
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a directive requiring schools and universities to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding, sparking a legal battle on the horizon.
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National Park Service Hit with Job Losses Amid Federal Budget Cuts
Over 1,000 employees, including environmental educators, have lost their jobs as the National Park Service faces federal layoffs, raising concerns about understaffed parks and potential damage to public engagement and preservation.
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What RFK Jr. as Health Secretary Means for Black Well-Being
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, despite his controversial views on public health, including his belief that immune systems can differ by race, and his vow to strip processed foods from Americans’ diets.
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Public ‘watch list’ targets Black federal workersÂ
A right-wing nonprofit has published the names and photos of over 50 federal employees, many Black, who support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, raising concerns about the potential for harassment, violence, and job loss.
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Will Teaching Black History Be the Next Target? McMahon Refuses to Clarify Stance Under Trump Order
Linda McMahon, Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, declined to clarify whether Black history classes would be allowed under Trump’s executive order against so-called “radical indoctrination,” leaving educators and students in a state of uncertainty.
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The Plot to Assassinate Black America
Donald Trump has launched a political assault on Black Americans, targeting their civil rights, education, and culture, and empowering white supremacists and racists in his administration.
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Trump is building his own legacy of racist governance
Donald Trump has weaponized racism as the most overtly racist U.S. president in modern history, targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, which he believes are the cause of societal problems such as poverty and crime.