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Nationwide — President Donald Trump’s latest executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution, accusing it of spreading “divisive” ideologies. His attack includes the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and his order pushes for a more traditional, unity-focused narrative, sparking criticism from historians and cultural advocates who fear this move will oversimplify […]

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – The National Urban League, in partnership with DoorDash, is proud to announce the expansion of the Virtual Financial Empowerment Center (VFEC) through the launch of the VFEC App in April 2025. Since its launch, the VFEC has offered personalized financial coaching and self-paced learning opportunities that equip individuals and

Business By Alan Rappeport NYT News Service/Syndicate Stories Watch on YouTube WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are expected to raise the cost of cars, electronics, metals, lumber, pharmaceuticals and other products that American consumers and businesses buy from overseas. But Trump and his advisers are betting that they can sell an inflation-weary public on

Nationwide — Cierra Stockard, an African American woman from Nashville, Tennessee, is recovering in Jamaica after a dolphin swimming accident during her spring break vacation. The fall caused significant injury, and her family is now working to bring her home. What started as a dream vacation quickly turned into a nightmare when Stockard fell off a

By Erica L. Green NYT News Service/Syndicate Stories WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump did not rule out seeking a third term in office on Sunday, telling NBC News that he was “not joking” about the possibility and suggesting there were “methods” to circumvent the two-term limit laid out in the Constitution. Trump told

Federal moves might provide additional money for universal vouchers and scholarships. By: Robbie Sequeira | STATELINE More than a dozen states in the past two years have launched or expanded programs that allow families to use taxpayer dollars to send their students to private schools. Now, President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress want to supercharge

More than 200 protests were held Saturday nationally and hundreds more globally amid a “global day of action” targeting Tesla founder and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk. Dubbed the “Tesla takedown,” participants are protesting Musk’s efforts in his appointed role as the director of the Department of Government Efficiency. About 100 protesters showed up at

(Black PR Wire) The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is proud to announce the launch of the Innovation Leader Scholarship. This groundbreaking initiative aims to support the next generation of diverse leaders in engineering and computer science, empowering them to drive innovation and shape the future of technology. The Innovation Leader Scholarship will provide

Most of the cuts will come from the public health agencies: The FDA, CDC, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services among others   Associated Press | [email protected] By AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including

Nationwide — Chase Matthews, a 17-year-old African American teen from South Fulton, Georgia, has secured acceptance letters from 155 colleges across all 50 states, with over $6 million in scholarship offers. She is an honor student and band member and has maintained an ‘A’ average while serving as a role model. Matthews, a Westlake High senior