Elections 2024

The group of "East Room Black People" cheered as Trump lied to their faces and no one said a word about attacks on DEI or Haitian immigrants. The post The Alternate Reality of Trump’s Black History Month Celebration appeared first on Word In Black.

The Trump administration is initiating efforts to reverse decades of civil rights advancements, targeting the erasure of Black history, emphasizing white victimhood, denying Black oppression, perpetuating myths of Black inferiority, and rebranding racism.

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Donald Trump has revoked federal DEIA initiatives, targeting objectives in 8 domains such as data collection, paid internships, professional growth, and pay equity, aimed at establishing the federal government as a standard for effective DEIA.

Donald Trump has issued pardons to individuals involved in the January 6 insurrection, prompting widespread condemnation and underscoring a troubling pattern of clemency for white individuals committing violent acts against governmental and law enforcement entities.

Scott Turner, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is expected to be confirmed despite concerns about his commitment to advocating for equitable and affordable housing.

President-elect Donald Trump has named Linda McMahon, co-founder of a pro wrestling league and former head of the federal Small Business Administration, to lead the Education Department, which could have negative consequences for Black K-12 students in public schools.

High school students are expressing their disappointment at the election of former President Donald Trump, and are concerned about the impact it will have on their lives, including abortion rights, climate change, college costs, and the economy.

Vice President Kamala Harris called for universal background checks and an assault weapons ban, while former President Donald Trump favors loosening concealed carry laws nationwide, potentially dismantling three years of gun violence prevention measures enacted under President Joe Biden.

The Trump administration's proposed policies, including the elimination of the Department of Education, reduction of Medicaid funding, and rollbacks of environmental protections, could have a significant negative impact on Black Americans, potentially increasing existing health disparities and limiting access to resources and legal protections.