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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What Do We Do Now? 10 Action Steps for the Next 4 Years
In response to the current administration’s efforts to undermine democracy, civil rights, and social justice, 10 action steps are presented by Keith Boykin to stay informed, share factual information, raise voices to elected officials, run for office, go to court, reward good companies, punish bad ones, create a conscious culture, organize for the short term, and plan for the long game.
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Trump’s DEI Rollback and Its Ripple Effect on K-12 EducationÂ
Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives could have devastating consequences for Black students’ academic and emotional well-being, and communities need to organize to put meaningful resources behind diversifying education.
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The Federal Freeze & How Trump Played In Our Faces
President Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding has been temporarily blocked by judges, but the impact on American life is still unclear, affecting initiatives such as education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
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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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Trump’s EO Blitz: Deportation Flights Halted, ICE Raids Underway, and TikTok Ban Foiled
Donald Trump has been signing a flurry of Executive Orders, including one to deport undocumented immigrants, while also attempting to rewrite history with his ‘Day of Love’ narrative and changing the name of Mt. Denali back to Mt. McKinley.
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Faith Leaders Stand on Business to Protect Undocumented Folks
Faith leaders like Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde have spoken out against the Trump administration’s policies targeting undocumented immigrants, calling on the president to show mercy on behalf of the scared communities and vulnerable groups affected.
