Trump’s Black History Month celebration at the White House was criticized for its lack of substance and accuracy, with many in the audience seemingly unaware of the president’s racist policies and actions.
Tag: Donald Trump
Posted inReal Estate
HUD Job Cuts Equals Housing Implosion
Protests have been growing across the nation against the Trump administration’s job cuts, with DOGE targeting a 50% reduction in HUD staff, potentially creating a work slowdown and backlog for services.
Posted inWord In Black
Robert Kennedy and Healthcare. Is there Trust?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaxxer, was confirmed as the new secretary of health and human services by the Senate in a vote split along party lines, while concerns arise over his stance on vaccinations and the shortage of healthcare professionals.
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House GOP Pushes Forward Extreme Budget Plan as Project 2025 Fears Become Reality
House Republicans have unveiled a budget resolution that slashes federal spending by $2 trillion and provides up to $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, which could lead to devastating consequences for millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid and food assistance programs.
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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.
Posted inCulture
Not Another Super Bowl Halftime Show:
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at Super Bowl LIX was a powerful message about the treatment of Black Americans, using metaphors from PlayStation video games and the American flag, to critique the government and the history of slavery.
Posted inWord In Black
The Plot to Assassinate Black America
Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of a political assault on Black America, with policies aimed at dismantling civil rights progress and promoting white supremacy.
Posted inHomepage
What We Can Learn From Octavia Butler in Times of Chaos
Octavia Butler’s works, including “Parable of the Sower,” offer a roadmap for survival in a collapsing society, and her prescience has made her work more relevant than ever, especially in the face of climate change and political chaos.
Posted inEducation
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.
Posted inHomepage
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.