The Trump administration has launched a nationwide crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools, threatening to strip federal funding from institutions that offer race-conscious programs, scholarships, and student resources, in a move that hails back to the days of Jim Crow.
Tag: President Donald Trump
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NEA president voices concern for U.S. workers after president fires three officials on National Labor Relations Board
Gwynne Wilcox, the first Black woman to serve on the National Labor Relations Board, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for her illegal removal, which has left the agency unable to protect the rights of tens of millions of private sector workers.
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EEOC firings mark dangerous turn for civil rights and workplace protections
President Donald Trump fired two of the three Democratic commissioners of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sparking criticism from civil rights advocates and lawmakers who warn it could dismantle workplace protections for racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore holds its first Black History Month Parade
The inaugural Black History Month Parade in Baltimore City, held on Feb. 17, celebrated the rich history of Black trailblazers and Black achievements in Charm City, and highlighted the importance of Black history being taught in schools.
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New policies endanger security of immigrant student population
President Trump’s immigration policies have created a climate of fear in schools, affecting not only immigrant students but also Black students, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and school disengagement.
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Military drops recruiting efforts at prestigious BEYA conference
The Army and other service branches have withdrawn from the Black Engineer of the Year Awards, a key recruitment event for STEM talent, amid the Pentagon’s efforts to eliminate diversity initiatives.
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47th US president has unleashed chaos by distraction upon the international community. That’s no accident
President Donald Trump’s chaotic policies and statements have caused concern among world leaders, who are struggling to respond to the unpredictable nature of his administration.
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Lawmakers condemn ‘cruel’ and ‘unconstitutional’ dismantling of USAID, warning of global consequences
Congressional lawmakers have criticized President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk for their plans to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which they argue would have devastating consequences for Black nations and undermine their efforts in countries throughout Africa and the rest of the world.
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US president orders freeze of aid to South Africa, citing country’s land expropriation law
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to freeze aid to South Africa due to the country’s support of discrimination against its White minority and a law that gives the government powers to expropriate land from people.
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If you think some of America’s leaders are fine with people inhaling formaldehyde– you could be right
The Trump administration is expected to challenge the EPA’s elimination of cancer-causing formaldehyde, despite a study finding that the chemical caused more cancer cases than any other air pollutant, with the risk being highest in urban Black and Brown neighborhoods.
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AME church in DC that was vandalized by the Proud Boys gains control over the group’s trademark
A judge has awarded a historic Black church in Washington control over the Proud Boys trademark, allowing it to try to seize any money made from selling the group’s merchandise, after the far-right group defaulted on a $2.8 million judgment.
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Executive order could push up prescription drug prices
President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden administration order on prescription drugs, which could hike prices for Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also rolling back protections put in place by President Joe Biden, such as capping annual out-of-pocket prescription costs at $2,000.
