Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer borders Boxtown, Memphis, raising alarm over pollution and environmental racism in this historic Black community.
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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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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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Vets among the casualties of DOGE takeover
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s office helped secure safe passage for American allies, including Air Force Intelligence officer Chris Wicker, after the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021, and Wicker now works as the deputy director of the Small Business Administration’s Minneapolis branch.
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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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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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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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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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Omar takes heavy flak for teaching immigrant rights
Rep. Ilhan Omar faced online backlash for a video where she emphasized key rights for individuals when approached by ICE, while Elon Musk’s department of government efficiency is facing legal challenges over its attempts to access sensitive federal payment systems.
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Anti-2025 MAGA protest joins others nationwide
The 50501 Movement and other activists have been protesting at state capitols across the country, opposing former President Donald Trump’s controversial 2025 policy plan, which they fear could dismantle civil rights protections and target marginalized communities.
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With Trump on the way, look to states to fight medical debt
State efforts to bolster patient protections against medical debt will be undermined if the Trump administration cuts federal funding for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and the ACA marketplaces.
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Bluesky: A promising platform for Black creators seeking a safe and inclusive space
Bluesky, a new social media platform, is aiming to replicate the cultural force of Black Twitter, offering a safer and more inclusive digital space for Black users, with a focus on empowering creators and monetizing their content.
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AI is a growing threat to our elections
Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a threat to the ability to participate in a free and fair election, and the former President Trump’s Project 2025 could lead to the largest deportation program in U.S. history.
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Twitter may be dying—and taking Black Twitter with it
What would the demise of Twitter mean for the way global citizens engage in public discourse?Â
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Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter could make its misinformation problems worse
A crucial issue is how Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter, and private control of social media platforms generally, affect the broader public well-being.
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Billionaires in space an obscene offshoot of gross inequality
Billionaires’ space travel should be a cause for concern critics argue.