April Ryan

Protests of a Costly and Historic Parade

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — President Trump is planning an elaborate and costly celebration for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army that coincides with his birthday.

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11 months ago

June 13, 2025

April Ryan

Protest group activism, justice portrait and change in street with poster in hands. Crowd people writing, city sign for solidarity peace or diversity of race, religion and community in metro together (Photo by Armand Burger)

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April Ryan

White House Correspondent April Ryan has a unique vantage point as the only Black reporter covering urban issues from the White House - a position she has held for over 28 years, since the Clinton era. She is the longest-serving Black White House correspondent in history. Her position as a White House Correspondent has afforded her unusual insight into the racial sensitivities, issues, and attendant political struggles of our nation's past presidents.

April is the Washington D.C. Bureau Chief for BlackPressUSA.com.