Six organizations and a pregnant doctor have sued Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most pregnant women and children, which could have serious health consequences for Black Americans.
Tag: President Donald Trump
Posted inTravel
Americans Warned: You Could Be a Target
The U.S. State Department has issued a rare worldwide travel advisory, warning American citizens to exercise extreme caution abroad due to the potential for demonstrations and retaliatory attacks following President Trump’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Posted inOpinion
Jasmine Crockett and the Changing Dynamics of the Oversight Committee
DC Democrats chose Rep. Robert Garcia as the new Ranking Member on the Oversight Committee, while Rep. Jasmine Crockett was criticized for her “aggressive style” and ultimately lost the bid.
Posted inWord In Black
PPFA Patient: Women’s Healthcare Hangs in the Balance
Kas Howar, a nonbinary person and Planned Parenthood patient, is speaking out against the proposed funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which would deprive low-income people of essential healthcare and resources.
Posted inThis Week
Trump’s 2024 Victory Under Scrutiny as Legal Complaints Target Elon Musk’s Election Tactics
A Wisconsin nonprofit has filed a complaint against Elon Musk and his political allies, alleging that they violated state election law by bribing voters to vote for Trump in the 2024 election.
Posted inNational
National Guard Deployment Sparks Controversy and Unrest
President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles without the approval of Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass, and his willingness to use his power to serve those he wants to serve, are raising concerns about his intentions to “Make America Great Again” and the potential threat to the First Amendment.
Posted inTexas
Months After Detaining 47 People Accused of Being Tren de Aragua in Austin, Authorities Offer No Evidence of Gang Ties
A group of Venezuelan relatives and friends were arrested by Texas and federal authorities in Hays County, Texas, for allegedly being members of the violent gang Tren de Aragua, but the government has yet to provide any evidence to support these claims.
Posted inMental Health
Here’s What $1B in Cuts Mean for Black Kids’ Mental Health
Black students are at risk of significant psychological harm due to the Trump administration’s decision to slash $1 billion in federal funding for school-based mental health programs, exacerbating existing disparities in support and access to wellness-centered learning environments.
Posted inOpinion
Organizing Will Always Be the Answer for Social Change
Organizing is a powerful tool for workers to advocate for their rights and protect themselves from injustice, and it has proven effective in achieving benefits such as healthcare coverage, family leave, and workplace safety standards.
Posted inBusiness
Black-Owned Businesses Face New Threats
Black-owned businesses have experienced historic growth in recent years, but are now facing new threats from declining small business optimism and anti-DEI executive orders from the Trump administration.