The Kennedy Center has removed all physical signage of President Donald Trump’s name from the building, in compliance with a federal court order, while the tarp hangs over the scaffolding, obscuring the original lettering of the building.
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Posted inPolitics
47th president ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
The 47th president has removed the two Democratic members of the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance Commission, citing his authority to reshape federal election oversight after a recent Supreme Court ruling expanding presidential power over independent agencies. Critics say the move politicizes election administration ahead of the 2026 midterms, while the White House argues it is part of an effort to secure elections and ensure that only legal votes are counted.
Posted inOpinion
Our response to the 47th president’s DEI budget cuts
An opinion piece argues that Black communities should respond to the 47th president’s cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by relying more on collective economic power and self-funded institutions rather than federal support. The author contends that showing up at the voting polls, strategic spending and community investment are key to preserving Black history, culture and opportunities.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Congressional Black Caucus members speak out against humanitarian crisis unfolding in Cuba
By Morgan CarpenterAFRO Internmcarpenter@afro.com The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is once again standing up for marginalized communities worldwide. Members of the CBC spoke out against the humanitarian crisis currently taking place on the island nation of Cuba. On Jan. 29, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14380, titled “Addressing Threats To the United States by […]
Posted inEducation
No. 47’s Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students
An Associated Press investigation examines how the 47th president’s Education and Justice departments are reshaping civil rights enforcement by challenging programs designed to address longstanding inequities for Black students and other students of color. Critics argue the administration’s interpretation of anti-discrimination law reverses decades of civil rights policy, while supporters contend federally funded programs must be race-neutral and comply with existing law.
Posted inPolitics
Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map, eliminating majority-Black district
Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map designed to strengthen Republican control by creating a 5-1 GOP advantage in the state’s six U.S. House districts. The plan eliminates one of Louisiana’s two majority-Black congressional districts, prompting Democrats and voting rights advocates to accuse Republicans of racial gerrymandering following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act.
Posted inMaryland News
FACT FOCUS: No. 47 falsely accuses Maryland of sending ‘illegal’ mail-in ballots to voters
An Associated Press fact check debunked the 47th president’s claim that Maryland officials illegally mailed 500,000 ballots to voters to help Democrats win elections. State election officials said a vendor error caused some voters to receive incorrect primary ballots, prompting replacement mailings with safeguards in place to prevent duplicate voting or fraud.
Posted inNational News
Black leaders demand corporate accountability for $175 billion in tariff refunds
Following the Supreme Court’s Feb. 20 ruling to strike down the current administration’s tariffs, Rep. Steven Horsford is leading an effort to demand corporate accountability regarding the distribution of $175 billion in refunds.
Posted inPOLITICS
Supreme Court weighs future of 14th Amendment in historic citizenship case
The Supreme Court is preparing to rule on an executive challenge to the 14th Amendment that could replace the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship with a system requiring proof of parental status. Legal experts and advocates warn that this shift could create profound administrative hurdles for marginalized communities and potentially leave millions of American-born children without access to essential services.
Posted inPOLITICS
Executive order targets inclusion, equity and diversity in federal contracting
The recently signed executive order mandates the immediate removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements from all federal contracts, prioritizing a strict merit-based standard for government procurement. This policy shift is expected to significantly alter the economic landscape for Black and Brown business owners who have historically utilized these programs to gain access to the federal marketplace.
Posted inPOLITICS
Minnesota staging flagship ‘No Kings’ protest against US president, with rallies in Europe, DC
Nationwide “No Kings” protests against the 47th U.S. president drew millions of expected participants across more than 3,100 events in all 50 states, with Minnesota hosting the flagship rally. Demonstrators in the U.S. and abroad voiced opposition to immigration policies, foreign wars and civil rights rollbacks, while critics in the White House and GOP dismissed the movement as fringe and politically motivated.
Posted inPOLITICS
47th president signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
The 47th president signed an executive order to pay TSA workers amid a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown, aiming to ease airport delays caused by staffing shortages. The move comes after a Senate-approved funding deal collapsed in the House, deepening a political standoff over immigration enforcement funding. While the action may provide temporary relief for travelers and workers, the broader shutdown continues, with no immediate resolution in sight.
