Rep. Sylvester Turner, a lifelong public servant and former mayor of Houston, has died at the age of 70, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and advocacy that transformed the city he loved.
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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus condemn U.S. president’s address in joint session of Congress as ‘misleading’ and ‘divisive’
President Trump’s 2025 address before a joint session of Congress was criticized by Democratic lawmakers as a misleading, hyper-partisan speech that ignored the struggles of everyday Americans and failed to offer concrete solutions to lower costs for working families.
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Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker after Civil Rights era, dies at 96
Robert G. Clark, who became the first Black legislator in Mississippi since Reconstruction, died at age 96, having served as chairman of both the House Ethics Committee and the Education Committee, and as speaker pro tempore from 1992-2004.
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Musk targets federal workers and federal contractors
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is preparing for the upcoming unemployment numbers, which are expected to be significant for federal job losses, and is offering help for those workers who have lost their jobs due to heavy-handed cuts to the federal workforce.
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White House suspends chief education data commissioner
Peggy Carr, the commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, has been placed on administrative leave, potentially disrupting the collection of data that exposes racial disparities in the nation’s K-12 schools.
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White House trade war draws swift retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China
President Trump imposed tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, and China retaliated with tariffs on U.S. farm exports, causing financial markets to drop and potentially rekindling inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business.
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24-hour marathon livestream launched as counterpoint to 47th president’s State of the Union
The “State of the People” town hall, hosted by Joy Reid and featuring various civil rights leaders and national advocates, will provide a 24-hour alternative to the expected State of the Union address, focusing on the truth and offering solutions for the nation’s challenges.
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Mfume and other top Democrats plan to sit out presidential address
Several Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Kweisi Mfume, are choosing to sit out the 47th president’s first congressional address of his second term due to concerns about the state of the union.
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The National Business League celebrates 125th anniversary reaffirming commitment to Black economic freedom after DEI dismantling
The National Business League has launched “The Black Economic Freedom Movement” to digitize 1 million Black businesses and provide them with the tools to compete in the global market.
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Black America braces for impact as 47th president’s tariffs land
Tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China are expected to go into effect on March 4, leading to a rise in prices on everyday essentials, such as food and gas, which will disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities.
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Target takes a hit: $12.4 billion wiped out
Target Corporation’s stock has plummeted due to backlash over its decision to abandon its DEI commitments, leading to legal battles from shareholders and conservative groups, as well as a 40-day Target Fast led by Reverend Jamal Bryant.
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U.S. president says federal government should ‘take over’ D.C., backing Congressional GOP push
President Trump has expressed support for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. to address the city’s crime and homelessness issues.
