In response to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping comments about autism, this story highlights something often left out of the conversation: autistic adults. Isaac Lewis, a 20-year-old Black man who works at Walmart and finds joy in caring for his niece, lives a life that challenges stereotypes. His mother, Lashondra, reminds us that autism doesn’t end in childhood—and that every story on the spectrum deserves to be heard.
Category: Politics
Posted inBlackPressUSA.com
OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is launching a national selective buying and public education campaign in response to Target’s retreat from its DEI commitments and ignoring Black-owned media outlets, and is calling for companies to show their commitment to inclusion through actions such as investing in Black communities and supporting Black-owned businesses.
Posted inWord In Black
Study: Poverty Raises Suicide Risks for LGBTQ+ Youth
A new report from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ teens and young adults experiencing homelessness are more likely to have suicidal ideation, and that systemic changes such as cash assistance and LGBTQ+-inclusive shelters could help.
Posted inHealth
It’s Not an Epidemic — Black Autistic Students Need Support
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was criticized for stigmatizing people with autism and spreading falsehoods about the disorder, while experts say the increase in autism diagnoses nationwide is due to improved identification and support, not an “epidemic”.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Grok, What Happens in Memphis When You’re Asked a Question?
Elon Musk’s X platform uses a massive supercomputer in South Memphis, which is powered by 35 gas-powered turbine generators and emits significant amounts of nitrogen oxides and other toxic chemicals, causing environmental concerns and health risks for the local community.
Posted inThis Week
Wednesday Newsletter: April 23, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 News School Districts Stay Quiet as Lawmakers Push to Limit When They Can Sue the State The Texas Senate passed SB 1962, which […]
Posted inNational
Hardball Student Loan Collections Will Hit Black Borrowers Most
The Trump administration’s decision to collect on federal student loans will disproportionately affect Black borrowers, who are already struggling with debt and racism in the labor market.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
Educational Disparities Widen as Texas House Passes Voucher Bill That Funds Private Schools with Taxpayer Money
House Republicans have passed a bill that could severely limit Black students’ access to private school education in Texas, by increasing funding for individual private school students, reducing the use of less-experienced educators, and allowing for vouchers to be used to improve already up-to-standard private schools.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Oak Cliff Residents Rally Against Zoning Changes that Could Lead to Displacement
The City of Dallas’s West Oak Cliff Area Plan has opened the door to new zoning changes, risking the displacement of existing residents and small businesses, and a grassroots campaign called La Alianza is fighting back to protect the community.
Posted inEducation
Without Pell Grants, Black Students Lose More Than Tuition
Black students rely heavily on Pell Grants to access higher education and racial healing, and proposed cuts to these grants could jeopardize their opportunities for growth and healing.
