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The Supreme Court is set to deliberate on President Trump's proposal to terminate birthright citizenship and curtail the authority of federal courts, a case that holds profound implications for state litigation against the administration and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

The number of employed Black women dropped from 10.325 million in March to 10.219 million in April. Their unemployment rate jumped from 5.1% to 6.1%, the largest month-to-month increase among all racial and gender groups.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit reveals a significant rise in student loan delinquencies, which surged to 7.74% following the conclusion of a pandemic-era pause. Concurrently, total household debt saw a modest increase of $167 billion, while credit card and auto loan balances experienced declines of $29 billion and $13 billion, respectively.

In a significant move, the Trump Administration's FY 2026 budget plan outlines a 15.3% reduction in education funding, affecting key programs like Federal Work Study and Child Care Access Means Parents in School. These programs are vital for supporting students with financial needs and those with children, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by marginalized communities in accessing higher education.

The Social Security Administration is scrutinizing its records to confirm whether beneficiaries are alive, inadvertently leading to some being wrongly declared deceased. These individuals must visit Social Security offices to rectify the error and restore their status.

In this moment of national reckoning, Black people must see ourselves not just as defenders of our humanity, but as the visionaries and architects of a world yet to be born.

The bills cover a range of issues, from reproductive rights and reckless driving to environmental protections and access to public services.

With small business optimism waning and federal support shifting away from equity initiatives, many Black entrepreneurs now face a chilling reality

Chicago's City Council is considering the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance, introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson, to evaluate environmental and health impacts of heavy industrial land uses. The ordinance seeks to prevent further pollution stressors in communities already facing environmental burdens.

The family of Christian Black, an Ohio man who died following restraint by deputies, is urging for murder charges against the involved jail employees, as the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association stands in defense of the deputies' actions.