Trump’s 100 days in office have been marked by economic policy changes, civil rights rollbacks, and an authoritarian approach to governance, resulting in a $14 billion cost to American households and a 17% increase in taxes on foreign imports.
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Posted inArt
‘Treading New Ground’ Confronts Consumerism’s Environmental Toll
Sculptor Chakaia Booker’s “Treading New Ground” exhibit at the National Gallery’s “In the Tower” series uses discarded tires to emphasize human activity’s environmental impact and reduce industrial waste.
Posted inNational
Harris Blasts Trump’s ‘Reckless’ Tariffs, Warns of Economic Crisis
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a fiery speech at the Emerge gala, criticizing President Trump’s leadership and warning of an impending economic crisis caused by his administration’s actions.
Posted inHealth
Sunscreen Essential for Black People: Misconceptions About Melanin, Skin Cancer, and the Dangers of UV Exposure
Black people are not immune to the dangers of UV radiation, and should use sunscreen to protect themselves from skin cancer, premature aging, and immune suppression.
Posted inWord In Black
The Strategic Resistance: Why Black America Is Playing the Long Game
Black Americans are employing a rope-a-dope strategy in response to the current political climate, using strategic protest, economic power, legal challenges, media platforms, and the Black church to build their resistance movement.
Posted inSpiritual
Pope Francis Dies at 88: First Latin American Pontiff Advocated for the Marginalized, Clashed with Conservative Catholics
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and a focus on social justice.
Posted inMental Health
Study Links Rising Temperatures to Mental Health Decline
World Bank senior health specialist Dr. Wameq Raza and Georgetown University assistant professor Dr. Shabab Wahid have been researching the linkages between climate change and mental health in underprivileged and vulnerable communities, finding that extreme heat exposure is associated with a 68% direct effect on the risk of suicide.
Posted inSpiritual
‘Hope is Active:’ Faith Leaders Combat Injustice Through Holy Week, Easter Messages
During Holy Week and Easter, many local pastors in D.C. and Maryland are combining their Holy Week and Easter messages with charitable efforts to help their members and beyond, using Jesus’ message of hope, love, faith, and true equity.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Advocates Blast Trump’s Anti-Environmental Justice Agenda
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, a civil and human rights activist, is speaking out against the Trump administration’s moves to gut federal environmental justice programs, which he believes will cause greater harm and suffering to communities of color.
Posted inNational
The Past Is the Future: Why Black Policy Infrastructure Is the Key to Lasting Change
Black policy infrastructure is crucial for advancing political and economic freedom, and institutions such as the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies have been instrumental in developing and supporting Black political leaders for decades.