By Rev. Stacy Swimp As a person of half-Nigerian heritage, I carry within me the Igbo philosophy that a person is only a person through their relationship with others. In this tradition, human dignity—Mmadụ—is not an individual possession but a communal bond; to insult one is to fracture the spirit of the whole. As we […]
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On the line with Jesse Jackson: Lessons from a voice that changed history
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor I never imagined Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. would pick up the phone. It was 2012. On June 14 of that year, Adidas, the international shoe and sports apparel company, boldly unveiled a pair of sneakers that came complete with a pair of orange, plastic ankle bracelets. After public backlash to […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Moore calls White House snub ‘blatant disrespect’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, the nation’s only Black governor, said the White House disinvited him from the annual bipartisan National Governors Association dinner, calling the move disrespectful and partisan. The 47th president’s administration limited the event to Republican governors, a break from longstanding tradition that NGA leaders criticized as undermining cooperation.
Posted inU.S. Government
Deadline looms as Congress risks another shutdown
With federal funding set to expire at 11:59 p.m. Jan. 30, Congress is again on the brink of a government shutdown, just months after a prolonged lapse disrupted essential services and deepened hardship for families nationwide. As Republicans push a single sweeping funding vote, Democrats warn that no viable agreement exists, leaving negotiations stalled and the risk of another shutdown growing as the deadline approaches.
Posted inNational News
47th president bans citizens – many Black – of 12 countries from entering the US
The White House has enacted a sweeping travel ban affecting citizens of 12 countries—many of them in Africa and the Middle East—citing national security concerns in a policy reminiscent of the 47th president’s first-term actions. Critics, including humanitarian groups and foreign leaders, have condemned the move as discriminatory and politically motivated, while exemptions and diplomatic tensions complicate its rollout.
Posted inPolitics
Ex-White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left Democratic Party, publisher of her book says
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and become an independent, as revealed in her upcoming book “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,” which explores President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection and critiques the current political system. The book, set for release on Oct. 21, 2025, offers insider insights into the final weeks of Biden’s campaign and calls for moving beyond party lines to address national challenges.
Posted inU.S. Government
Rep. Al Green files articles of impeachment against 47th president
U.S. Rep. Al Green has filed articles of impeachment against President Trump, citing the administration’s disregard for judicial orders and moral unfitness, while warning of authoritarian overreach. This marks a renewed Democratic effort amid past impeachments and ongoing legal battles involving Trump, though it remains uncertain whether a vote will occur in the Republican-controlled House.
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Rev. William Barber decries GOP budget in ‘Moral Monday’ protest at the U.S. Capitol
The Rev. William Barber traveled to the U.S. Capitol to protest proposed $1.5 trillion Republican budget cuts—targeting Medicaid, food aid, and housing—framing them as economic injustice that threatens vulnerable Americans.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Update: Smithsonian officials say the Greensboro lunch counter exhibit at the ‘Blacksonian’ will now remain at the museum
The Smithsonian confirmed that the Greensboro lunch counter exhibit, a pivotal Civil Rights Movement artifact, will remain on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, addressing concerns about the removal of Black resistance artifacts.
Posted inPOLITICS
47th president slaps highest tariff yet on small African nation
By Stacy M. BrownBlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on dozens of nations, including a record-setting 50 percent reciprocal tariff on the tiny southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho — the highest levy imposed on any sovereign country by the United States. Trump’s move targets at least 60 countries […]
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From policy to impact: CBCF launches tool to analyze executive orders
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has launched a new Executive Order Tracker to help Black Americans, researchers and advocates monitor federal policies in real time. Designed to provide clarity on how executive actions impact Black communities, the tool enables users to filter by government agency and key issue areas, like civil rights, economic opportunity and education.
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Black women mobilize large scale ‘Buycott’ at Costco in Arlington, Va.
Members of the Black Women’s Roundtable staged a large-scale “buycott” at Costco in Arlington, Va., to support corporations that prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion. Led by civil rights leader Melanie L. Campbell, the effort highlighted the significant economic power of Black consumers and the importance of businesses valuing their diverse customer base.