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House GOP Pushes Forward Extreme Budget Plan As Project 2025 Fears Become Reality

House Republicans unveiled a budget resolution on Wednesday that slashes federal spending by $2 trillion while providing up to $4.5 trillion in tax cuts—largely benefiting the wealthy and major corporations.

Trump Seizes Control of Kennedy Center, Tightening Grip on American Institutions

The Kennedy Center, which had long maintained a bipartisan board, is now entirely controlled by Trump and his allies. Earlier in the week, the administration removed 18 board members who President Joe Biden had appointed.

Haitian Deportees Suffer More Mistreatment In Dominican Republic Amid Surge

Haitian deportees persist in re-entering the Dominican Republic despite increasing mistreatment by Dominican authorities and the deportation of over 250,000 individuals last year.

Rep. Taylor Introduces Bill To Protect Access To Affordable Health Care

Rep. Jamila Taylor has introduced HB 1881, a bill aimed at increasing oversight over health care mergers to protect access and affordability, particularly for marginalized communities.

A Book Club For Kids With Sickle Cell Disease

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital has partnered with Eye See Me African American Children's Bookstore to provide children with sickle cell disease with books that promote positive images and stories about Black culture and history.

Rainier Prep Shines In Outcomes For Diverse Students; A Model Of Public School Excellence In Washington

Rainier Prep, a middle school in Seattle, has been recognized for its impressive academic performance, providing high-quality education for students from historically underserved communities.

Our History: A Compass To Our Future

Historian Mary Frances Berry's book "Slavery After Slavery" examines the enduring impact of forced child apprenticeships on Black families from Emancipation to the present, highlighting systemic issues and proposing essential solutions to combat the persistent poverty and inequality experienced by Black Americans.

Understand Your Rights During Police Encounters

This post was originally published on Defender Network By Laura Onyeneho Can you remember your first experience with the police?  Law enforcement is meant to serve and protect, but for...

Corporate America Abandons DEI, But Black-Owned Brands Are The Future

Black entrepreneurs continue to build, innovate, and thrive. According to NBC Select, over three million Black-owned brands are in the U.S., spanning every industry imaginable.

Peggy Joan Maxie: A Legacy Of Compassion, Community Service, And Trailblazing Leadership

Peggy Joan Maxie, the first Black woman elected to the Washington House of Representatives, District 37, was a trailblazing leader focused on family and community service, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire.

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