The White House has announced that its officials will determine which news outlets can regularly cover President Donald Trump up close, a move that has been criticized by free speech advocates and has raised concerns about the independence of a free press in the United States.
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CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to the current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks and other public health emergencies
The Trump administration has brought drastic changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the removal of websites and key public health datasets, as well as a purge of the federal public health workforce, affecting its ability to respond to emerging health challenges.
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Marcus Garvey pardon brings long-awaited joy to supporters
President Joe Biden has granted a posthumous pardon to Marcus Garvey, a Black nationalist and activist, after decades of efforts by his family and supporters to clear his name of a phony mail fraud charge.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
Judith Jamison, a renowned choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, died after a brief illness in New York at the age of 81.
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Violence prevention services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement nationwide
The White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention has called on states to access federal dollars provided by Medicaid for violence prevention services, with eight states currently offering reimbursement for community prevention violence strategies.
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White House Initiative on HBCUs announces 2024 scholars – all D.C. and Maryland HBCUs representedÂ
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has announced the 2024 class of scholars, comprising 110 exemplary students from 77 HBCUs, including six from D.C. and Maryland institutions, who will participate in workshops, leadership development programs, and networking events throughout the year.
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Biden targets housing costs with new proposals
President Biden has announced new efforts to reduce housing costs for Americans, including imposing rent caps on corporate landlords and building more affordable housing, in order to address the growing issue of high rents and housing costs.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
Biden proposes a rule to help outdoor workers battle extreme heatÂ
President Biden has proposed a new action plan to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, including a federal safety standard for excessive heat exposure in the workplace, which would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.
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President Biden provides benefits for veterans who sustained injuries and illnesses while serving in the U.S. military
Over the past two years, nearly 900,000 veterans and survivors who were exposed to toxins while serving in the U.S. military have received disability benefits under the PACT Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in August 2022.
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PRESS ROOM: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation announces new partnership with the University of Oxford
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Oxford to establish a CBCF Alumni Scholarship, a transformative initiative aimed at closing the financial gap for Black students aspiring to pursue master’s degrees at the prestigious institution.
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House Republicans propose budget to cut Medicare, Social Security and ACA while favoring wealthy
House Republicans have proposed a budget that slashes Medicare, Social Security, and the Affordable Care Act while favoring tax cuts for the wealthy, sparking a contentious debate over the future direction of economic policy in the United States.
Posted inNational News
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet White House Press maverick Rodericka Applewhaite
By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.com Rodericka Applewhaite was selected to serve as the new director of Black media at the White House. She’s committed to ensuring equity for Black journalists. Although she’s only been in the position for about three months, the young director has championed inclusive efforts, creating new ways for the Black press […]