Federal judges blocked Trump administration policies 46 times, with rulings coming from judges appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents. Despite frequent legal defeats and public attacks on the judiciary, Trump appointed over 200 federal judges, some of whom later ruled against his policies based on legal reasoning.
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Smithsonian African American Museum Director Placed on Leave
By Stacy M. BrownBlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent Kevin Young, the director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), is currently on personal leave and not leading the museum, according to Smithsonian officials. The leave began on March 14 and will continue for an “undetermined period,” according to Kevin Gover, the Smithsonian’s […]
Posted inBaltimore News
STEM City Metaverse opens brick-and-mortar location in Baltimore
The STEM City USA Baltimore Innovation Center has officially opened at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, marking a milestone in technology, workforce development, and community empowerment. With cutting-edge tools, national workforce pipelines, and digital-first learning initiatives, the center aims to transform local opportunities while serving as a scalable model for cities nationwide.
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Color of Change urges caution for Black taxpayers this season
As the April 15 tax deadline nears, Color of Change Executive Director Portia Allen-Kyle is warning Black taxpayers about systemic inequities in the tax system and urging them to take advantage of the free IRS Direct File program. She highlights how tax policies disproportionately burden Black communities while benefiting the wealthy, calling for action to challenge exploitative tax practices and structural injustices.
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Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., set a historic record with a marathon speech in the Senate, lasting over 25 hours, to protest President Trump’s actions and rally support against his agenda. Booker’s speech, breaking Strom Thurmond’s 68-year-old record, aims to energize the anti-Trump resistance while emphasizing the urgent need to protect American democracy.
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Education Department employees cheered as they leave, warn of impacts of cuts
Recently fired Department of Education employees received emotional send-offs as they packed up their belongings amid mass layoffs that cut the workforce by 50 percent. Supporters and advocates rallied in solidarity, warning that the cuts could weaken essential education programs and signaling broader concerns about the future of public education.
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Signal-gate followed Project 2025 protocol
Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice criticized high-ranking Trump officials for using the Signal app to discuss a military attack, calling it an attempt to evade federal record-keeping laws. She warned that this practice undermines national security, damages alliances, and signals a troubling shift in U.S. foreign policy.
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Breaking News: RFK Jr. oversees mass and sudden firings at FDA
Thousands of FDA employees were abruptly fired or forced to resign on April 1 under a sweeping directive from the Trump administration, dismantling Biden-era leadership and reshaping the agency’s structure. The mass firings, including the departure of top vaccine official Dr. Peter Marks, sparked concerns over the agency’s direction under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic accused of promoting misinformation.
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Critics see Oval Office attacks on the ‘Black Smithsonian’ as an effort to sanitize racism in US history
President Trump’s executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of African American History and Culture has drawn sharp criticism from historians and civil rights advocates, who argue it seeks to downplay racism’s role in American history. Critics view the move as part of a broader effort to suppress discussions of race, diversity, and Black contributions to the nation while promoting a revisionist historical narrative.
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Op-ed: Unconscious bias doesn’t need a color line
By Frances Murphy DraperAFRO CEO and Publisher My husband and I recently visited First Watch in Towson expecting a relaxing breakfast. Instead, we left feeling disrespected and dismissed. When we arrived we were in line, in front of two White patrons. The Black host asked how many were in our party. “Two,” we replied. He […]
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Orioles top the Red Sox 8-5 in Baltimore’s home opener
Tyler O’Neill had four hits in his home debut for Baltimore, leading the Orioles to an 8-5 victory over the Red Sox with big four-run innings in the first and eighth. Félix Bautista returned from Tommy John surgery to close the game, securing the win despite allowing two runs in the ninth.
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Transgender Day of Visibility highlights struggles and resilience amid anti-trans legislation
On Transgender Day of Visibility, advocates celebrate the resilience of trans people while confronting a political landscape that increasingly seeks to erase their rights. As executive actions target gender-affirming care, military service and public recognition, activists stress the urgent need for awareness, protection and community support.