Debate over the 8(a) Business Development Program: Should it be strengthened or eliminated? Critics argue it’s outdated, but it’s crucial for disadvantaged entrepreneurs.
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47th president’s attacks on the Fed fit a troubling pattern
The 47th president’s attempt to oust Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa D. Cook threatens the Fed’s independence and continues a troubling pattern of undermining Black leadership in public institutions. Dedrick Asante-Muhammad warns that such attacks destabilize democracy and risk erasing hard-won gains in representation and trust.
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FY 2026 budget plan cuts and guts education dollars and programs
In its first 100 days, the 47th president’s administration has cut or planned to cut over 250,000 federal jobs, including major reductions at the Department of Education, signaling an intent to dismantle the agency and slash funding for key programs that support low-income and student-parent populations, especially affecting Black college students.
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Black History Month: Celebrating progress while confronting inequality
Black political representation has reached historic highs, with over 10,000 African American elected officials in office and a record number of Black mayors, but despite this progress, racial disparities in economic well-being and representation remain significant.