Affordability is the word of the year. It was all anyone could talk about before the midterms, and newly elected politicians are tripping over themselves to make it their priority […]
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When collaboration becomes a crime, communities pay the price
A hospital doesn’t get built because one person has a good idea. Neither does an affordable housing development, a public park or a transit line. These projects happen because people […]
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Democrats should take Trump’s $5,000 promise Seriously
By Kevin Harris Trice Edney Newswire Donald Trump’s promise to send American adults a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress deserves more than ridicule from Democrats. There […]
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Why I support Cuba
Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World, invited several U.S. leaders to go on a fact-finding mission to Cuba. Among those who went were Dr.Daniels, Louis Romain, Dr.Julianne Malveaux, Rev.Robert Turner, […]
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LA Focus: Black women matter, especially on juries
By AS Cross Source: CD10 Voices The Ninth Circuit declined to recognize a Batson claim for discrimination against Black women, leaving unresolved how courts address bias at the intersection of […]
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California’s education system is failing Black children
By Steve Hilton Two out of every three Black students in California are not meeting the state’s English standards. In 2025, only 33 percent did, compared with 50 percent of […]
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Millions of people have lost SNAP Benefits due to Trump overhaul
By Joe Jurado ‘Get Up Mornings’ with Erica Campbell Source: Black Press USA Wire As part of last year’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Trump made significant changes to the work requirements […]
