Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and activist, exposed the truth about lynchings in the Jim Crow South, becoming the first Black woman to run for an Illinois State Senate seat, and in a time where journalism is being attacked, we can learn from her muckraking journalism.
Tag: Donald J. Trump
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Our Lives Are on the Line—Again: What Political Violence Means for Black America
The recent targeted murders of elected officials in Minnesota are a national tragedy and a reminder of the deadly cost of divisive rhetoric, with Donald Trump’s use of inflammatory language being a prime example of how words can become weapons.
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Tariffs Are Crushing Black Women, Advocate Warns
Tariffs are causing economic hardship for Black women, particularly single mothers, who are already living in poverty and are struggling to make ends meet.
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 inPolitics
Trump’s Executive Orders: Impact on Education, Immigration, and Economy
President Trump has signed over 50 executive orders in his first 65 days in office, including one aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, which could lead to increased disparities between Black and Brown students, discrimination based on race, gender, and sexuality, and the luxury of education becoming a privilege for the rich.
Posted inPolitics
Federal Firing Leaves Gaping Holes
Contractors working on a federally funded program dealing with race and gender were fired and still have government devices and equipment, as well as active government emails, raising concerns about potential harm.
Posted inOpinion
Importance of Truth Telling in Journalism in a Political Atmosphere of Censorship
The First Amendment guarantees the freedom of speech and press, but the Trump administration is attempting to eliminate the independent press by limiting access to the White House and allowing favoritism in the press pool, potentially leading to a tyrannical government and the erosion of American democracy.
Posted inPolitics
Elon Musk and Trump Vow to ‘Weed Out Corruption’ As Part of DOGE Initiative
Elon Musk, now head of the Department of Government Efficiency, has announced plans to reshape the federal government by investigating and restructuring several key agencies, including the Department of Education and FEMA.
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On Trayvon Martin’s 30th Birthday, Black Lives Still Matter
Trayvon Martin’s life is honored on his 30th birthday, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in America, as Black lives are still mattering despite the whitelash and attacks on DEI.
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Trump and Vance’s Lies Fuel Violence Against Haitian Immigrants in Ohio
Former President Donald Trump and Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance have spread false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, leading to an increase in violence and discrimination against them.