President Trump has called for a federal investigation into celebrities Beyoncé, Oprah, Springsteen, and Bono for allegedly violating campaign finance laws, despite their endorsements of his 2024 opponent Kamala Harris.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Women Join Newsrooms in Growing Numbers, but Few Rise to Leadership
Women make up 40 percent of journalists in the U.S., but only 24 percent of top editors are women, with the U.S. having the highest percentage of women in top editorial positions compared to other countries.
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett: The Journalist Whose Legacy Lives On
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an investigative journalist and advocate who worked to document and address the severe injustices faced by Black Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and her legacy continues to inspire today.
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First Black Librarian of Congress must have term renewed by the 47th president
Dr. Carla Hayden, the first Black Librarian of Congress, faces the possibility of not having her term renewed in 2026 due to the Trump administration’s attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
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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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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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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.