President Donald Trump fired two of the three Democratic commissioners of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sparking criticism from civil rights advocates and lawmakers who warn it could dismantle workplace protections for racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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HillmanTok University: The digital ‘HBCU’ revolutionizing online education
HillmanTok University, a virtual learning institution inspired by the fictional HBCU from “The Cosby Show” spinoff, “A Different World,” offers hundreds of courses, including traditional and culturally relevant subjects, free of tuition fees.
Posted inNational News
Target hit with class action lawsuit over DEI policies and stock decline
Target Corp. is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that its DEI initiatives led to a 22% plunge in its shares and a $15.7 billion loss in market value, despite its defense of the programs.
Posted inNational News
Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-day Target ‘fast’ gains momentum
The Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant is leading a 40-day boycott of Target in response to the retailer’s decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and is calling for 100,000 people to sign a petition and halt their spending at Target as a direct challenge to the company’s retreat from its commitments to Black businesses and consumers.
Posted inU.S. Government
America’s three-week descent into dictatorship under 47th president
Donald Trump has reshaped the American legal system, evaded accountability, and consolidated power, leading to a new American regime that critics have compared to that of Joseph Stalin.
Posted inNational Sports
NFL drops ‘End Racism’ from Super Bowl field, bows to anti-DEI agenda
The NFL has replaced the phrase “End Racism” with “Choose Love” from the end zones at Caesars Superdome for the Super Bowl, amidst criticism from Jay-Z and others who argue it is a retreat from diversity initiatives.
Posted inMusic
Hip-hop community mourns loss of Irv Gotti; Murder Inc. founder dies at 54
Hip-hop producer and record executive Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr. has died at 54 due to diabetes-related issues and multiple strokes, leaving behind a legacy of influential music and a significant impact on the music industry.
Posted inNational News
GOP officials privately admit president’s federal buyout plan violates federal law
The Trump administration’s “deferred resignation program” offers federal employees guaranteed pay and benefits until Sept. 30, 2025, but legal experts warn this move violates the Anti-Deficiency Act and could lead to higher costs and workforce instability.
Posted inAfro Briefs
African Americans likely to be hardest hit if tariffs drive up costs
President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs has sent shockwaves through global markets, raising concerns about the economic strain on American consumers, with Black Americans already facing disproportionate financial burdens.
Posted inU.S. Government
EEOC firings mark dangerous turn for civil rights and workplace protections
President Trump has fired two Democratic members of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sparking concerns that the agency’s independence and mission to protect workers’ rights is being undermined.
Posted inCivil Rights
Racism and the presidency: An American tradition some say has continued with the assault on diversity and inclusion
Trump has used racist policies to maintain White supremacy, with his latest display of bigotry coming after the Jan. 29 plane crash at Reagan National Airport, where he blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for the tragedy.
Posted inEducation
Harvard under fire for slashing slavery initiative staff as Black history faces nationwide attacks
Harvard University has abruptly terminated staff involved in its Slavery Remembrance Program, raising questions about its commitment to addressing its history and legacy of slavery, amidst a national wave of setbacks to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.