Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month celebration at the White House, but the mostly Black audience in the East Room of the White House failed to question his racist policies and past actions, such as canceling Black History Month events at the Pentagon and revoking a 1965 executive order that banned racial discrimination in government employment and government contractors.
Tag: Donald Trump
Posted inWord In Black
Erasing Black history? These unions say not on their watch
Teacher unions are fighting back against attempts by politicians to suppress Black history in schools, arguing that education should be uncomfortable and that the history of this country includes painful and unjust moments that need to be taught.
Posted inSports
Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever
WNBA veteran Natasha Cloud believes speaking up about social justice is just as important as winning basketball games, and has used her platform to advocate for change in her communities.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
The People\’s Union USA is encouraging U.S. residents to abstain from spending money on Feb. 28 as an act of economic resistance to protest the influence of billionaires, big corporations, and both major political parties on the lives of working Americans.
Posted inAfro Briefs
24-hour shopping blackout begins Friday, February 28
A grassroots movement, dubbed the “Target fast,” is calling for a 24-hour boycott of Target stores in protest of their decision to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, potentially impacting their sales and the broader economy.
Posted inWord In Black
Racial Healing: What we can learn from Octavia Butler in times of chaos
Octavia Butler’s novels, including “Parable of the Sower,” seem to be chillingly prescient in the current social landscape, with her works serving as a roadmap for survival and a way to imagine alternate realities through a Black cultural lens.
Posted inPOLITICS
Project 2025’s fingerprints visible in Trump’s executive orders, critics warn
Despite Donald Trump’s denials, the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 has been implemented in 37 of his executive orders, leading to the reinstatement of harsh immigration policies, the rollback of civil rights protections, and a push to gut diversity programs at the Department of Education.
Posted inPOLITICS
The Black Press: The last line of defense as 47th president seizes control of the National Archives
Donald Trump’s takeover of the National Archives marks a chilling step in his campaign to rewrite history, erasing the truths that challenge his authoritarian ambitions, which threatens the preservation of Black history and truth itself.
Posted inCommentary
The plot to assassinate Black America
Donald Trump’s administration is facing criticism for its political assault on Black Americans, with White supremacists being appointed to key government positions and policies aimed at dismantling civil rights progress.
Posted inTechnology
Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month
Google has removed default references for holidays and cultural events from its online calendar, citing scalability and sustainability concerns, while allowing users to manually add other important moments.
Posted inU.S. Government
Given Christianity’s dominance in US, White House raises eyebrows with anti-Christian bias initiative
President Donald Trump has established a task force to identify and address anti-Christian bias in the Biden administration, with critics arguing that the initiative is unnecessary and pandering to his base.
Posted inHealth
HIV infections could jump over six times if U.S. support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima warned that if the U.S. stops supporting efforts to combat HIV worldwide, there could be 8.7 million new HIV infections, 6.3 million AIDS-related deaths, and 3.4 million children made orphans by 2029.
