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.
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Posted inEducation
The Justice Department ended a decades-old school desegregation order. Others are expected to fall
The Justice Department under the 47th president’s administration has lifted a decades-old desegregation order in Louisiana, calling it a “historical wrong” and suggesting similar orders are outdated burdens that should be reevaluated. Critics argue this move signals a dangerous retreat from civil rights enforcement, warning it could accelerate school resegregation and undermine efforts to ensure equitable education.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Emergency Housing Voucher program faces collapse, threatening tens of thousands escaping homelessness and abuse
The Emergency Housing Voucher program, which has helped over 60,000 U.S. households escape homelessness and abuse, is projected to run out of funding by the end of 2025 unless Congress intervenes. Without additional support, vulnerable families could be forced back into crisis, undoing years of progress toward stability and safety.
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Rev. William Barber decries GOP budget in ‘Moral Monday’ protest at the U.S. Capitol
The Rev. William Barber traveled to the U.S. Capitol to protest proposed $1.5 trillion Republican budget cuts—targeting Medicaid, food aid, and housing—framing them as economic injustice that threatens vulnerable Americans.
Posted inNational News
When Doves Fly: Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas honors fallen members of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
By Black Texans, Inc. On the solemn afternoon of Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas, in partnership with The Texas 6888th Project, will host a commemorative ceremony at the MLK Stone of Hope Memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor the 80th anniversary of the tragic loss of three brave members of […]
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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.
Posted inReligion
Rev. William Barber arrested in Capitol Rotunda after praying against Republican-led budget
By Jack Jenkins Prominent pastor and anti-poverty activist the Rev. William Barber and two others were arrested while praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on April 28, an action he said would be part of a recurring series of demonstrations aimed at challenging the Republican-led budget bill. The arrests occurred roughly 15 minutes after Barber, […]
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Attacks to erase diversity, promote revisionist American history continue
By Zenitha PrinceAFRO Contributing Editor History, it’s said, is written by the victors. And since Donald Trump won the 2024 general election, he’s been on a campaign to rewrite America’s past by erasing Black history. The latest targets: a National Parks Service webpage detailing information about the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the Smithsonian’s […]
Posted inReligion
Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African-American history museum after White House order
African-American churches are showing solidarity with the National Museum of African American History and Culture amid backlash against an Oval Office executive order criticizing the museum’s portrayal of U.S. history. Several ministers are urging their congregants to support the museum financially via memberships among other signs of support.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
DC artist Reggie Gillumo creates art that the visually impaired can ‘see’
Reggie Gillumo, a D.C.-based visual artist and sculptor, has spent nearly 30 years perfecting his signature style—vibrant, touchable artworks designed to be experienced by both sighted and visually impaired audiences. Celebrated for his innovative technique and community impact, Gillumo recently opened his own gallery and continues to inspire through mentorship and his deeply personal, inclusive art.
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D.C. Business Exchange to offer local employers tools for hiring talent with criminal records
On April 29, D.C.-area business leaders, policymakers, and justice-impacted residents will gather for “Talent Beyond Barriers,” a free community event focused on second chance hiring — the practice of employing individuals with criminal records. Hosted during Second Chance Month, the event offers practical tools, peer support, and expert insights to help local employers tap into an overlooked yet highly capable workforce, advancing both economic opportunity and public safety.
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Ward 8 celebrates opening of state-of-the-art medical center
Families east of the Anacostia River have access to a full-service hospital. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, which opened April 15, fulfills a decade-long promise to bring equitable healthcare to Southeast D.C., offering modern care while rebuilding trust in a long-overlooked community.