Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s nomination as the nation’s next Health and Human Services secretary has raised concerns about his history as an opponent of vaccines and opposition to processed food, which could exacerbate differences in health outcomes between Black and white Americans.
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The Fight for Free School Meals: What’s at Stake for Black Students
The Free Breakfast for School Children Program, started by the Black Panther Party in 1969, has influenced the School Breakfast Program and the Community Eligibility Provision, making it easier for low-income students to access free school meals, but critics argue that scaling back these programs would further heighten racial and economic disparities.
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Teaching Truth is Under Attack – Experts Say Be Cautious
With the removal of all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by President Donald Trump, educators must be cautious when teaching Black history, as states like Florida, Texas, and Utah have made it clear they will not be protecting or pushing any efforts to teach Black history.
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Black Migrants Caught in the Crossfire of Birthright Citizenship Battle
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order seeking to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to undocumented parents, labeling the action “undeniably unconstitutional” and warning that it would disproportionately affect Black migrants and their families.
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Trump Orders Construction of Massive Migrant Detention Facility at Guantánamo
President Donald Trump signed a memo directing federal agencies to prepare a massive detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to house deported migrants, marking a dramatic escalation in his aggressive immigration crackdown.
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A Pivotal Year in Education… What to watch in 2025
In 2025, Texas will implement a $1 billion school voucher program, introduce a Bible-based curriculum for elementary school students, and eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices in public universities, sparking concerns about the impact on public schools and students.
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Crockett Signs On to Letter Demanding Trump Administration Reveal List of Frozen Investing in America ProjectsÂ
Rep. Crockett and 153 House Democrats sent a letter to the Trump Administration demanding a list of projects and programs that have been paused by President Trump’s executive order, which could delay disbursements of Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.
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Heart Disease Still the Leading Cause of U.S. Deaths
Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death in the U.S., with risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes continuing to affect more than 180 million Americans by 2050.
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When School Choice Becomes ‘Picking Your Poison’
Black parents face challenges in choosing a school for their children due to racial inequalities and systemic injustice, with most underfunded schools in diverse neighborhoods lacking critical resources and predominantly white schools offering advanced courses and experienced teachers.
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Breaking Down Trump’s Immigration Executive Actions
President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive actions aimed at tightening border security, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, sparking criticism from immigrant rights advocates and legal experts.
