In a rare act of accountability, Jan. 6 rioter and former MAGA supporter Pamela Hemphill has formally rejected the clemency granted to her by the White House, condemning the pardons as propaganda and affirming her guilt in the Capitol attack.
Tag: Donald Trump
Posted inBlack Press
47th president’s personal fortune surges as critics point to historic monetization of presidency
Since his reelection, Trump has doubled his net worth, expanded his business empire, and used the presidency to capitalize on a level of influence and impunity that has redrawn the boundaries of acceptable conduct in Washington.
Posted inMaryland Government
Gov. Wes Moore tells Dems in South Carolina to become the party of ‘Yes’ and ‘Now’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore urged South Carolina Democrats to be a party of “yes” and “now,” advocating for action and urgency. He condemned the 47th president’s actions, while encouraging his fellow Dems to learn from the president to deliver alternatives quickly.
Posted inU.S. Government
Court checks White House on tariffs
A federal trade court ruled that the 47th president exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs under the 1977 emergency powers law, prompting his administration to appeal the decision while critics praise it as a necessary check on executive overreach.
Posted inTechnology
The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. 47th president calls it racist and acts to end it
The 47th president’s move to end the bipartisan Digital Equity Act—a federal program providing internet access, devices, and digital literacy training to underserved communities—threatens to widen the digital divide, especially for rural residents, low-income families, seniors and veterans, despite its broad support and essential role in modern life.
Posted inEducation
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.
Posted inCivil Rights
Post-Floyd, Americans are more pessimistic about racial equality
The gap in perception is wide: while a majority of White Americans still believe racial equality is achievable, most Black Americans say they don’t think they’ll ever have equal rights in this country.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Acclaimed playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney tackles issue of gay marriage amid recent attacks on LGBTQ rights
Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new work “We Are Gathered” explores same-sex marriage and Black queer love amid renewed political threats to LGBTQ rights following the 47th president’s return to the White House. Premiering during WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C., the play celebrates love and resilience while underscoring the urgency of preserving hard-won freedoms in a shifting political climate.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: It’s time to rediscover Malcolm X
As the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth is celebrated, his legacy continues to resonate through generations as both a symbol of Black pride and a global voice for justice. Honoring his life means not only remembering his bold stance against racism, capitalism and imperialism, but also continuing his mission to unify and uplift Black communities worldwide.
Posted inNational News
Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with aggressive, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, following recent symptoms and testing. While the cancer is serious, doctors say it remains manageable with hormone-based treatments, and Biden is reviewing options with his physicians.
Posted inPolitics
Newark mayor returns to immigration detention center days after trespassing arrest
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, returned May 13 to the federal immigration detention center where he was arrested days earlier for trespassing while protesting the facility, which he opposes, though he denies being on its property.
Posted inU.S. Government
GOP Medicaid plans would slash health coverage for millions
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis confirms that Republican-led proposals to slash Medicaid could strip health coverage from up to 8.6 million Americans, prompting sharp criticism from Democrats who warn of devastating impacts on low-income families and seniors.
