President Trump’s executive order targeting “anti-American ideology” in cultural institutions has left the Smithsonian Institution, including the NMAAHC, under scrutiny, with concerns over the potential erasure of Black history and the mission of the Smithsonian.
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Posted inEducation
HBCUs Boost Student Mental Health and Resilience
A new study finds that students at historically Black colleges and universities have better overall mental health and resilience compared to their peers nationwide, despite consistently making do with fewer resources and far smaller endowments than their white peers.
Posted inMetro
Undocumented While Black: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Residency and Rights
Undocumented persons in the US are at risk of deportation and detention under Trump’s new policies, but they can fight back by exercising their rights and seeking legal advice.
Posted inWord In Black
Cory Booker’s Call to Action
Sen. Cory Booker delivered the longest speech in Senate history, surpassing the record held by Sen. Strom Thurmond, to rally Democrats and oppose Trump’s agenda.
Posted inThis Week
Why Free Tuition Might Not Help Black Kids Go to Harvard
Harvard University’s new free-tuition policy may appear progressive, but it fails to address the systemic obstacles that keep Black students out of the elite college, including deeply segregated, chronically underfunded public schools and racial bias.
Posted inPolitics
Representatives Crockett, Goldman Introduce the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to Establish National Public Education and Outreach Campaign for Abortion and Abortion-Related Health Services
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Congressman Dan Goldman have reintroduced the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to combat anti-abortion misinformation and disinformation, ensuring that women have access to accurate information about their reproductive healthcare options.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
In EPA’s War on Environmental Justice, the Dems Go on Offense
Senate Democrats are accusing Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin of breaking the law by canceling billions of dollars in federal grants intended to address environmental justice issues in minority communities.
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Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET
The Black Church and Black Press are calling for respect and economic restoration from Target and corporate America, demanding an end to DEI policies and urging the public to boycott their products until justice and peace are achieved.
Posted inWord In Black
In Trump’s War on Federal Workers, Black Families Pay the Price
The Trump administration has ousted dozens of career officials and signaled a return to patronage rather than merit, threatening the progress made in government employment for African Americans.
Posted inEducation
Federal Layoffs Present New Barriers for Black K-12 Students
Black families in the federal workforce are facing economic instability, which could negatively impact Black students’ academic success, as parental job loss has been shown to increase the likelihood of repeating a grade, absenteeism, and lower test scores.