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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Government excludes and discriminates against Black-owned media despite federal advertising spending reaching $15B
The federal government spent $14.9 billion on advertising contracts over the last 10 fiscal years, with only 14% of the total amount going to businesses owned by minorities, women, and other disadvantaged groups.
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 GAO study reveals persistent underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic faculty in higher education
Black and Hispanic faculty members remain significantly underrepresented in higher education institutions, despite modest increases in their numbers over the past two decades, and the Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission both handle allegations of discrimination inefficiently, resulting in delays in addressing discrimination complaints.