ICE, Border Patrol, and other DHS agents have been accused of making racist and misogynistic remarks, as well as using excessive force, in 13 shootings since June 2025, with no agents facing criminal charges.
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Posted inTexas Tribune
James Talarico Defeats Jasmine Crockett in Highly Contested Democratic Senate Race
James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, with a populist message rooted in his Christian faith, after a bitterly fought race that was widely watched as an indicator of the potential future of the Texas Democratic Party.
Posted inOpinion
Why Patriotic USA Citizens are Sometimes Carrying Mexican Flags at Anti-ICE Protests
Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, a proud Native American, shares her experiences of being singled out for her race and the significance of waving a Mexican flag to represent the indigenous people of the Americas while standing for equality and basic human decency.
Posted inBlackPressUSA.com
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Passes Away at 81
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a Civil Rights icon, passed away on Tuesday after a long career of fighting for justice, equality, and love, and was remembered for his work with Martin Luther King, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and his two runs for the presidency.
Posted inWord In Black
Trump Administration Targets Black Journalists in Unprecedented Press Crackdown
Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested for covering a protest at a St. Paul church, highlighting the importance of Black journalists as witnesses to injustice and the Trump administration’s antagonism towards Black people and the press.
Posted inCulture
Trump’s Racist Post Sparks Backlash While Bad Bunny’s Global Platform Shows a Different Cultural Path
Donald Trump’s late-night Truth Social post featuring racist imagery of the Obamas has sparked widespread condemnation, highlighting the need for sustained change and accountability in addressing deeply embedded social conditioning.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Racism and the Church
Christians should respond to racism with prayer, conversation, and a commitment to the Word of God, as racism is the original sin that stains our country and must be acknowledged in order to move forward.
Posted inPolitics
Streets and Seats: Conversations On Civics
James Talarico emphasizes the importance of respect, outreach, and connection in politics, and encourages people to take time to center themselves and bridge generational divides.
Posted inWord In Black
Section 8 Funding Cuts Threaten Housing for Millions of Low-Income Families
The Section 8 housing assistance program, which helps over 5 million low-income families, is facing potential budget cuts and changes to eligibility requirements that could result in hundreds of thousands of people losing access to housing aid.
Posted inWord In Black
Four Fingers Point Back: Recognizing Our Own Flaws in Global Politics
When we denounce the immorality of other countries, we must also recognize the same flaws in ourselves and our own government, and strive to make meaningful changes at home.