Donald Trump has issued a memorandum to carry out his Inauguration Day executive order eliminating federal DEIA programs, which would result in thousands of Black federal employees losing their jobs and Black people in private companies being laid off.
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A look at the recent executive orders signed and what they mean
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders, reorienting the U.S. government towards a more conservative agenda, covering issues such as immigration, trade, foreign aid, and civil rights.
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Commentary: Black Vote, Black Power: Don’t be fooled. The president’s J6 pardons are all about race
Donald Trump has granted clemency to every criminal involved in the January 6 insurrection, including those who attacked police officers, raising concerns about the U.S. legal system and the treatment of White supremacy.
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Achieving justice: Former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt speaks to new generation
Sharon Pratt, the first female leader of the District of Columbia and first Black woman to serve as mayor of a major urban city, spoke at the Greater Washington Urban League Guild’s MLK holiday prayer brunch, discussing the need for justice and equality in America.
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Five things to know about Biden’s farewell address that also served as a warning to the country
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to issue dire warnings about future dangers, call for deep changes to the country’s foundational document, and propose a constitutional amendment to make it clear that no president is immune from crimes committed while in office.
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National Action Network to hold MLK Day breakfast ahead of rally
Rev. Al Sharpton will lead a series of events in Washington, D.C. and New York City during the week of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday to honor his mission and work, and to address voting rights, economic opportunity, and criminal justice reform.
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Opinion: Los Angeles burned, now they’re coming for Karen Bass
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is being criticized by conservatives for an environmental disaster that is out of her control, despite the fact that she was in Africa when the fire broke out and the budget cuts were part of a separate fund for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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Cori Bush vows to continue serving Missouri after she leaves the U.S. House
Cori Bush, the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, plans to continue to work with her constituents to break barriers for Black and brown residents, despite her departure from Congress.
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Civil lawsuit against president-elect continues to seek accountability for role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
A group of Capitol Police officers are suing former President Trump and his campaign organization for allegedly inciting the violence on January 6, 2021, which they say they experienced during the attack.
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PRESS ROOM: Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN announce major MLK Day mobilization to defend Dr. King’s legacy as second Trump term nears
Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network will lead a series of events in Washington, DC and New York City during the week of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday to rally for a defense in the fight for DEI, voting rights, civil liberties and beyond.
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Allies or foes? A look at race relations between women voters
White women voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, prompting Black women to question their commitment to racial justice and solidarity.
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Ex-Washington police officer convicted of lying about leaks to the Proud Boys leader
Retired Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Shane Lamond was convicted of obstructing justice and making false statements after leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group, Enrique Tarrio, who was under investigation for burning a Black Lives Matter banner.
