Trump’s second term has been marked by authoritarianism, race-baiting, and an unrelenting assault on democracy, with a weak Democratic opposition surrendering at every turn, and a record of economic failure that has left the nation on the brink of collapse.
Category: Editorials
Posted inWord In Black
Stolen Valor: Erasing Black Stories From Arlington National Cemetery
Black service members are being dishonored in death at Arlington National Cemetery, where their stories are being erased from the website, and their contributions are being ignored by President Donald Trump’s crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal government and military.
Posted inEducation
Department of Ed Cuts are Real, and Black Students Will Feel It
The Department of Education has cut nearly half of its workforce, including the Office of Civil Rights and the Institute of Education, Sciences, which will hurt Black K-12 students the hardest.
Posted inMental Health
Health Care Prevention is the Gold Standard
Black Americans face significant barriers to accessing preventive health care due to systemic racism, mistrust, and inequity, resulting in worse health outcomes compared to their white peers.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose – Mahogany Moments
In her article, Shewanda Riley reflects on her own “Mahogany moments” of questioning and uncertainty, and encourages others to trust in God’s plan and grace during times of fear or doubt.
Posted inEducation
Black Students Are the Future of Journalism
Black journalists are working to provide access and opportunities to young Black students to learn journalism, as the pipeline for Black journalists is shrinking due to limited opportunities.
Posted inFinance
Stocks’ sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain the 47th president will accept for the economy
The U.S. stock market has been on a sell-off, with the S&P 500 down 2.7% as investors question the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs and other policies on the economy.
Posted inWord In Black
Dr. Johné Battle v. Dollar General Court Battle Places DEI on Trial
Dr. Johné Battle, Dollar General’s former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, is suing the company after being fired, alleging that his termination was a retaliation for his efforts to uncover systemic discrimination in the company.
Posted inBlackPressUSA.com
Side Hustles Become a Necessity for Millions as Costs Rise
Nearly half of Americans have a side hustle to help cover daily expenses, with most earning lower incomes due to rising inflation.
Posted inEducation
Nikole Hannah-Jones Hosts Black Read-In When Schools Wouldn’t
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones will host a free African American Read-In in her hometown of Waterloo, Iowa, to encourage the teaching of Black history and books in schools.