By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com While the inevitability of change serves as an unavoidable aspect of the human condition, 2025 was a year in which those who live or work in Washington, D.C. faced challenges, controversies and surprising conclusions that might best be described as unprecedented. As the nation’s capital, one would expect […]
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47th president’s administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
The 47th president administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing alleged campus antisemitism, ties to China, and failure to comply with federal reporting demands. Harvard condemned the action as unlawful retaliation that threatens its academic mission and the legal status of nearly 7,000 international students.
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The White House seeks sharp spending cuts in 2026 budget plan
The White House’s 2026 budget proposal seeks deep cuts to domestic programs—including child care, disease research, and education—while significantly boosting defense and deportation funding, reflecting the 47th president’s ideological agenda. Critics argue the plan would harm vulnerable Americans and cripple essential services, while supporters praise it as a bold step toward fiscal discipline and national security.
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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.
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 ‘More than brick and mortar:’ DC begins removing ‘Black Lives Matter’ plaza near the White House
Crews began removing the large yellow “Black Lives Matter” letters from the street near the White House on March 10, in response to pressure from Republicans in Congress, with the goal of replacing them with city-sponsored murals.
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Biden signs executive action to tighten security at U.S.- Mexico border
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order temporarily restricting illegal immigrants from seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, in an effort to address the large flow of migrants, but Democrats have expressed concern for Black immigrants and the lack of a more nuanced approach.