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.
Tag: President Donald Trump
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.
Posted inNational News
Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff
Airport travel across the U.S. faced mounting disruptions as long TSA lines and staffing shortages intensified during the Homeland Security funding standoff. Senators rushed to finalize a deal that would restore funding for most of the department—especially unpaid airport workers—while leaving out key immigration enforcement operations that remain at the center of partisan conflict.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland delegation in Congress backs effort to regulate energy use by AI companies
By Katelynn WinebrennerCapital News Service As power costs surge across Maryland, the state’s congressional delegation is taking a bipartisan stance in support of legislation that would regulate energy use by AI companies. The Power for the People Act would require AI companies to bear the costs of increased power demand and any possible infrastructure changes […]
