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NTSB Criticizes Both Boeing And FAA For Terrifying Alaska Airlines Door Plug Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has attributed responsibility for the mid-flight door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight to Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), citing that the accident was preventable with enhanced oversight and safety protocols.
Black Press, Shoppers Turn Up Heat On Target
Placer.ai’s latest analytics confirm that Target is losing ground to competitors like Walmart and Costco, who have posted gains during the same period.
Billions Ripped From Minority-Owned Firms Under Trump
The Trump administration is dismantling the very programs created to correct generations of systemic racism and economic exclusion—programs that helped level the playing field for Black, Latino, Indigenous, and women entrepreneurs.
Rev. Jamal Bryant: Target Is Canceled. Dollar General’s Next
Faith leaders nationwide marked the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder with prayer vigils at Target stores, symbolizing a decisive end to the economically exploitative relationship between Black communities and the retailer, and announcing a full cancellation of the boycott.
Degrees, But No Jobs: New Grads Celebrate While Facing Rising Unemployment
Recent college graduates, especially Black and female graduates, confront heightened unemployment rates amid dwindling demand in tech and STEM sectors. The challenges include underemployment and significant student loan debt burdens.
NPR Sues Trump Over Executive Order To Cut Funding
National Public Radio, alongside several member stations, has initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration, alleging that the president's efforts to withdraw funding from the network constitute a breach of constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.
We’re Not Going Back’ Black Churches Confront Target
“To see mega-companies now walk away from diversity, equity, and inclusion is a stark contrast from where we were five years ago.”
When DEI Gets Cut, So Do Profits: The Real Cost Of Abandoning Equity
Target's decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has resulted in a decline in sales and consumer trust, underscoring the importance of equity as a core value rather than a mere branding strategy.
Tariffs, Boycotts Slam Target’s Bottom Line
Target Corporation is projecting a decline in annual sales and profits for 2025 due to its decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, new tariffs, and organized boycotts by Black consumers and media.
Trump Says The Clock Is Ticking For 150 Countries To Make A Deal Or Face Higher Tariffs
President Donald Trump has declared an increase in tariffs, stating that countries unable to negotiate new trade agreements within the next two to three weeks will be informed of their new tariff rates by his administration. This move underscores the administration's strategy to expedite trade negotiations and address trade imbalances, though it may lead to heightened economic tensions and impact global trade relations.