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.
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7 Things to Know: 24 Hour Economic Blackout tomorrow and more
Saturday, February 27, 2025 Financial considerations for multigenerational households Multigenerational living is a cherished aspect of home life for many. […] The plot to assassinate Black America Not since the 1960s have Black Americans been the target of a greater political assault than the one we’re witnessing right now. […] Ready to be part of […]
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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.
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Opinion: Black Vote Black Power: The plot to assassinate Black America
Donald Trump’s administration is targeting Black Americans with White supremacists and racist ideologies, erasing Black history and promoting myths of Black inferiority, while the Republican Party controls all three branches of government.
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Opinion: Black Vote, Black Power: What do we do now? 10 Action steps for the next 4 years
Keith Boykin outlines 10 action steps to stay engaged, make a difference, and protect Black America’s rights and interests in the face of a dangerous and divisive political environment.
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Black Vote Black Power: President’s actions on DEI are an attack on Black America
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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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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There’s still time to get on the right side of history
Progressive change in America is a long-term process that requires patience and dedication, as demonstrated by the conservative movement’s successful campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade, which took decades of effort and strategic planning.
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Kamala Harris Has a Plan for Black Men. Trump Never Did
VP Harris wants to help Black men build wealth, provide for our families, and lead our communities. Trump wants to use us as political pawns.
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Obama’s Challenge to Black Men: Don’t Fall for Trump’s Lies
Obama is asking all men, including Black men, to rethink our relationship with women in positions of power, and to reevaluate our understanding of manhood.
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Stop Lying, Trump Didn’t Solve Black Unemployment
The Biden-Harris administration is who gave us the lowest Black unemployment rate in history — and for Black men it’s now only 5.1%.
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The tragedies of Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams and Mark Robinson
Three Black men, Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams and Mark Robinson, have recently made headlines for different reasons, highlighting the importance of effective participation in government and the consequences of ignoring the rules.