Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kennedy, who faced criticism for his past comments on vaccine, was confirmed by the Senate 52 to 48.
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Robert Kennedy and Healthcare. Is there Trust?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaxxer, was confirmed as the new secretary of health and human services by the Senate in a vote split along party lines, while concerns arise over his stance on vaccinations and the shortage of healthcare professionals.
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House GOP Pushes Forward Extreme Budget Plan as Project 2025 Fears Become Reality
House Republicans have unveiled a budget resolution that slashes federal spending by $2 trillion and provides up to $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, which could lead to devastating consequences for millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid and food assistance programs.
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West Dallas site of demolished Bonnie and Clyde filling station to become a car wash
A plot of land in West Dallas, once the childhood home of Clyde Barrow, is being prepped to be converted into a car wash, with plans to have a replica of an old Bonnie and Clyde car and a plaque telling people that this is where the home used to be.
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Trump Seizes Control of Kennedy Center, Tightening Grip on American Institutions
President Donald Trump has taken control of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, replacing philanthropist and Kennedy Center Board Chair David M. Rubenstein, and appointing Richard Grenell as interim executive director.
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Understand Your Rights During Police Encounters
Parents of Black children in the U.S. prepare them for police interactions, due to historical distrust and racial bias in policing, which can lead to deadly consequences.
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U.S. Hits New Low in Global Corruption Index as Trump Halts Anti-Bribery Law
The United States has fallen to its lowest ranking ever on the Corruption Perceptions Index, Transparency International reported, as President Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of a key anti-bribery law, which has historically been a cornerstone of America’s anti-corruption framework.
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Corporate America Abandons DE&I But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future
Black-owned brands are thriving in the US, with over three million Black-owned brands in the country, while corporate America is abandoning its DE&I commitments.
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Sorry, Your Kid Probably Doesn’t Read Proficiently
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 30% of all fourth graders and 29% of all eighth graders nationwide scored at or above proficient in reading, with Black students being the most affected, highlighting a need for better instructional strategies and more resources in under-resourced schools.
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HillmanTok University: The Digital HBCU Revolutionizing Online Education
HillmanTok University, founded by Cierra Hinton and inspired by the fictional Hillman College from “The Cosby Show” spinoff “A Different World,” is a virtual learning institution offering over 400 courses across a range of topics, with the goal of making education accessible and relevant.
