“F— Trump” has become cultural currency. YG made it a hook. Timelines on fire.Group chats activated.Think pieces flying.Boycotts declared between brunch reservations. But here’s the part nobody wants to talk […]
Tag: DEI
Posted inFeature, Feature
Trumps makes changes to MLK Day
The continuous removal and rewriting of Black American history continues as Donald Trump makes changes to MLK Day. In previous years, MLK Day was used to observe not only his […]
Posted inOpinion
A look at ‘In Spite Of’ Instead Of ‘Because Of’
Today, we as a nation and Black people in particular are experiencing an attack on all our gains in terms of civil rights. While the attacks clothed in “DEI” and […]
Posted inNews
‘Scott Bill’ targets USDA discrimination against Black farmers
As the Trump administration moves to eliminate key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) protections at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Democratic Congressman David Scott of Georgia has introduced legislation aimed […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
Democratic mayors can show our party how to win
A common Republican talking point is that Democrats can’t be trusted to manage major cities. Donald Trump and his Republican allies can barely hide their disdain for Democrats of color […]
Posted inNews
DEI or domestic violence, which is the bigger issue?
As more and more of President Trump’s bills get fleshed out and more information is provided, more groups are doing their best to stand against some of the civil rights […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
The ouster of UVA’s president attacks academic freedom
The forced resignation of James E. Ryan as president of the University of Virginia at the hands of the Trump administration marks a dangerous precedent for American higher education. The […]
Posted inNational, News
Black Press redefines equity goals
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), is calling for a major shift in how Black America and its allies frame […]
Posted inCovers
How the strike down of DEI affects small businesses
When Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs rolled back, businesses, big and small, community organizations, and non-profits were completely altered. Even the government changed course once the rollbacks took full […]
Posted inBusiness, News
Trump executive orders under cut Black Business gains
Black Press USA Senior National CorrespondentBlack-owned businesses have experienced historic growth in recent years, but that progress is now under threat. A sharp decline in small business optimism, coupled with […]