Congressman Greg Meeks criticized the 47th president’s social media threat to send U.S. troops to Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian violence, calling it a reckless oversimplification of the country’s complex conflicts. Meeks emphasized that violence in Nigeria stems from resource disputes and insurgent activity, not solely religion, and stressed that all Nigerians deserve protection.
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47th president establishes fleet of ‘Woke Police’ to accentuate the positive at the Smithsonian
President Trump has ordered a review of Smithsonian Institution exhibits to identify and curb what the White House calls “woke” content, particularly in displays about slavery and race. The review, which disproportionately targets the National Museum of African American History and Culture, raises questions about censorship, free speech, and the federal government’s role in shaping historical narratives.
Posted inNational News
White House accuses Obama administration of ‘knowingly lying’ in Russian election interference probe
The White House, via Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, accused former President Barack Obama and his administration of “knowingly lying” in a 2017 intelligence report that concluded Russian interference helped Donald Trump win the 2016 election. The Obama team has rejected the claims as “ridiculous,” while critics say the accusations serve as a distraction from controversies surrounding Trump and the delayed release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files.
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FBI’s Release of MLK assassination files is an invasion of privacy, say King’s children
President Donald Trump’s executive order to release over 240,000 pages of FBI documents on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has sparked backlash from King’s children, who call the move an invasion of privacy. They argue the files, rooted in the FBI’s COINTELPRO campaign, are part of a longstanding effort to discredit their father and the civil rights movement.
Posted inU.S. Government
Critics decry 47th president’s Army parade as ‘Dictator Theater’ amid national unrest
The White House is staging a lavish military parade on June 14 to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and 47th president’s birthday, drawing fierce criticism from political leaders who liken the event to authoritarian displays of power. As thousands of troops prepare to march through Washington, D.C., more than 1,600 protests are planned nationwide in response.
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Court checks White House on tariffs
A federal trade court ruled that the 47th president exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs under the 1977 emergency powers law, prompting his administration to appeal the decision while critics praise it as a necessary check on executive overreach.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
South Africa’s president asks for answers and contradicts US president on White killings
By April RyanWashington D.C. Bureau Chief BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The build-up for the Oval Office meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump resulted in a spectacle of a presidential show and tell. President Trump worked to support the alleged claims that thousands of White South African farmers have been killed with […]
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MLK bust quietly removed from Oval Office
The iconic bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., once a focal point in the Oval Office during the Obama and Biden years, has been relocated. In this photo, the sculpture can be seen in the foreground as President Barack Obama meets with Dr. Clarence B. Jones, visiting professor at the University of San Francisco and scholar writer in residence for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research & Education Institute, in the Oval Office, Feb. 2, 2015. Jones worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the “I Have a Dream” speech.
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Tariffs raise concerns for essential goods shortage
The 47th president’s tariffs are expected to drive up prices and create shortages of essential goods, disproportionately impacting Black Americans, as supply chains falter and imported necessities become scarce.
Posted inBlack History
May Day and the intersection of civil and workers’ rights
On this May Day, union and civil rights leaders highlight the historic and ongoing intersection between labor rights and civil rights, emphasizing a legacy of shared struggle for dignity, fair wages and justice. From exclusionary practices to powerful alliances like those between the NAACP and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, today’s rallies honor a united fight that continues to demand equity and opportunity for all.
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47th president signs new HBCU executive order
A new executive order revives the White House HBCU Initiative, but its rollout alongside a diversity, equity and inclusion rollback has sparked debate over the administration’s true priorities.
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Update: Smithsonian officials say the Greensboro lunch counter exhibit at the ‘Blacksonian’ will now remain at the museum
The Smithsonian confirmed that the Greensboro lunch counter exhibit, a pivotal Civil Rights Movement artifact, will remain on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, addressing concerns about the removal of Black resistance artifacts.