Former President Donald Trump’s idea of “Black jobs” does not include high-ranking positions in his administration, while President Joe Biden has appointed nine Black people to high-ranking positions, including the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Category: Politics
Posted inCivil Rights
ACLU warns of threats to civil liberties under potential 2nd Trump administration
The ACLU has released a memo detailing the dangers posed by a potential second Trump administration, including the exploitation of executive powers to spy on Americans and target political opponents, and outlined a roadmap to combat these threats.
Posted inPolitics
AOC files impeachment articles against Supreme Court justices
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, citing their failure to disclose gifts and conflicts of interest in cases involving their personal and financial interests.
Posted in2024 Elections
With gratitude to Biden, it’s time to rally around Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden is being urged to step aside and pass the torch to Vice-President Kamala Harris in order to defeat Donald Trump and the MAGA movement in the upcoming presidential election.
Posted inPolitics
House Dems continue to support President Joe Biden despite calls for him to step aside
Several Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives are calling for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race due to health concerns, but the majority of House Democrats continue to support him.
Posted inMaryland Government
Baltimore City Council Opioid hearing canceled, politicians at odds about why
Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway canceled a legislative oversight hearing on Baltimore’s opioid crisis due to a lack of agreement with the administration on how to proceed, and Mayor Brandon M. Scott has denied Conway’s claims that he did not offer private briefings in lieu of the hearing.
Posted inTV and Film
D.C. activists vouch for statehood as ‘51st State’ documentary premieres at D.C./DOX Film Festival
A documentary called “51st State” was premiered at the D.C./DOX Film Festival, highlighting the fight for statehood in the nation’s capital and the need for representation for the District of Columbia’s 700,000 residents.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City officials seek applicants to take over newly acquired hotels
Baltimore City officials are seeking applicants to oversee the transformation of two Downtown Baltimore hotels into permanent supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness, using federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Posted inNational News
U.S. Supreme Court hands down several controversial rulings
The Supreme Court has ruled that presidents do have some immunity for official acts that took place during their presidency, which will be applicable for all current and future presidents, but this decision is especially beneficial for former president Donald Trump.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’
President Joe Biden has written a letter to congressional Democrats urging them to end the intraparty drama and focus on defeating Donald Trump in the upcoming election, while Democratic lawmakers weigh whether to support Biden or seek a different candidate.
Posted in2024 Elections
Stop the lynching of President Joe Biden
Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has called for an end to the political lynching of President Joe Biden, urging for a larger voter turnout this year in order to protect democracy and freedom in America.
Posted inU.S. Government
Government excludes and discriminates against Black-owned media despite federal advertising spending reaching $15B
The federal government spent $14.9 billion on advertising contracts over the last 10 fiscal years, with only 14% of the total amount going to businesses owned by minorities, women, and other disadvantaged groups.