The Trump administration is proposing to cut Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, which would strip eligibility from hundreds of thousands of people and slash monthly payments by as much as one-third, while unions and lawmakers are pushing back to protect the program.
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Black Journalism’s New Era: James A Washington Foundation Reshapes Narrative
The James A. Washington Foundation officially launched its mission with a fundraiser at Mokah Coffee & Tea to support Dallas Weekly and its commitment to providing reliable, relevant, and community-centered reporting in the face of federal budget cuts.
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Dangerous Heat and Storms Hammer U.S. as Nearly 200 Million Under Alerts
Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population — close to 200 million people — are under extreme heat warnings, watches, or advisories as a dome of high-pressure traps sweltering air across […]
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SWAC TV Set To Launch August 1
The Southwestern Athletic Conference is launching SWAC TV, a free streaming platform, on August 1st to broadcast games across the league’s 18 sports, providing fans with high-quality, technologically advanced streaming and giving the league’s teams broader visibility.
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IN MEMORIAM: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved Star of “The Cosby Show,” Dies at 54
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54 after drowning while on vacation in Costa Rica, leaving a legacy of trailblazing Black manhood on screen.
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National Urban League Declares’ State of Emergency’ for Black America in 2025 Report
The National Urban League has declared a “state of emergency” for democracy and civil rights in the US, warning of a deliberate campaign to reverse decades of progress for Black Americans, and urging vigilance, mobilization, solidarity, and support to defend rights and the principles of American democracy.
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IN MEMORIAM: Founding CBC Member and Missouri Trailblazer Bill Clay Sr. Dies at 94
William Lacy Clay Sr., a civil rights leader, legislative powerhouse, and one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, has died. He was 94. “The National Newspaper […]
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Trump and Texas Republicans Plot Changes in Congressional Districts to Keep Control of Congress After 2026
Texas Republicans are planning to attempt to create five new Republican seats in a “mid-decade redistricting” move, which is likely to be met with opposition from Democrats and civil rights groups, who argue that the state’s majority minority status will be diluted.
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Black Lives Matter Marks 12 Years with Global Expansion and Renewed Calls for Accountability
Black Lives Matter is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a summit in Los Angeles, where organizers from 51 chapters gathered to discuss principles, strategy, and the need to confront fascism and unmasked racism, while also addressing internal conflicts over financial stewardship.
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‘Free America Weekend’ ignites wave of protests nationwide
Billed as “Free America Weekend,” the effort was the latest in a string of large-scale demonstrations, following June’s “No Kings Day” protests that drew crowds nationwide to reject what organizers […]
