Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester has introduced a Senate resolution recognizing Black Women’s Equal Pay Day to call attention to the stark wage gap that leaves Black women earning just 66 cents for every dollar a White man makes. Citing systemic racism and sexism, the resolution aims to drive intersectional policy reforms that address long-standing economic inequities.
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Sen. Tim Scott is wrong – new tax law fuels inequality, strips healthcare and displaces Black communities
Sen. Tim Scott praised the new federal tax law as a win for American families, but critics argue it overwhelmingly benefits the wealthy while threatening healthcare, housing, and education programs vital to Black communities. Analysts warn the law will worsen inequality, accelerate gentrification through expanded Opportunity Zones, and leave millions—including Black families—more vulnerable as social safety nets are dismantled.
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FBI HQ move to Greenbelt reversed as D.C. site is chosen instead
Two years after Greenbelt, Md., was selected for the FBI’s new headquarters, the White House administration reversed course, announcing plans to keep the agency in D.C., prompting strong opposition from Maryland leaders.
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman aims to empower Black youth with mental health legislation
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman has reintroduced the “Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act,” a bill designed to address the mental health crisis affecting youth, particularly Black youth, by increasing access to culturally competent care and supporting research into racial disparities in mental health. The legislation proposes $995 million in grants to fund research, reduce stigma, and train providers to meet the unique needs of minority communities.
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Following the illegal bombing in Iran, impeachment is the only answer
By D.C. Representative Oye Owolewa President Donald Trump carried out an unconstitutional act of war on June 21 without Congressional approval. For this reason, Congress must launch an impeachment inquiry. We Americans have been lied to for the past couple of decades. We have been told that the United States couldn’t afford free college education […]
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Facing pressure from Black voters, Democrats detail fight against 47th president’s agenda
With the 47th president back in office and rolling out sweeping policy changes, U.S. senators address Black voters who are demanding to know how Democrats are pushing back. In response, U.S. Senate Democrats point to legal challenges, grassroots engagement, and judicial appointments as evidence they are actively fighting on multiple fronts.
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‘Trailblazer:’ Carol Moseley Braun reflects on legacy, loss and leadership during Enoch Pratt event
Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun reflected on her historic career, personal struggles, and lasting legacy during a June 30 conversation at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library, where she discussed her new memoir “Trailblazer.” Sharing lessons on resilience, faith, and public service, Moseley Braun offered an unfiltered look at the triumphs and pain behind her groundbreaking journey as the first Black woman in the U.S. Senate.
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Congressional Black Caucus members slam “Big, Ugly Bill”
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” was passed by the House of Representatives with 218 votes for and 214 against, despite the Congressional Black Caucus’ protests and warnings of devastating impacts on Black communities nationwide.
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House Democrats condemn Senate Republicans, vow to block bill slashing Medicaid, food assistance and more
House Democrats are fiercely opposing a sweeping GOP tax and spending bill that they say would gut Medicaid, enact the largest food assistance cuts in U.S. history, and funnel tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. The legislation, passed by the Senate with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President J.D. Vance, is now headed to the House, where Democrats vow to block what they call a devastating attack on working families.
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GOP Bill Is a Win for Some—But a Crisis for Black People
Senate Republicans passed a spending bill that would provide tax breaks to the wealthy while cutting Medicaid, food assistance, and other social programs, endangering the health and well-being of Black Americans and other vulnerable communities.
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Supreme Court curbs nationwide injunctions, leaving birthright citizenship policy in limbo
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal judges cannot issue nationwide injunctions, limiting their authority to only the parties involved in a case. While this is a win for Trump’s efforts to implement his birthright citizenship restrictions, the policy remains temporarily blocked, and its future depends on further rulings from lower courts.
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Communities nationwide could face housing cuts under proposed federal bill
Baltimore community leaders warn that the proposed federal budget could slash housing support for thousands of Black Baltimore families, threatening displacement amid rising rents and deepening economic hardship.
