Democratic leaders, the Congressional Black Caucus and national advocates forcefully rejected the 47th president’s State of the Union address, accusing him of masking rising costs, Medicaid cuts and economic instability with rhetoric. Critics argued that his policies have harmed working families, women and Black Americans, contradicting his claims that the nation is stronger and more prosperous than ever.
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Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network launch boycott of PepsiCo
At the 2025 National Action Network Convention, Rev. Al Sharpton announced a national boycott of PepsiCo in response to the company’s rollback of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, urging Black Americans to wield their economic power as a form of protest. He also unveiled digital tools and plans for an Aug. 28 March on Wall Street to amplify economic justice efforts and hold corporations accountable.