The Rev. Dr. Everett Kelley, President of the over-800,000 member American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), joined Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson on WPFW-FM...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Republicans need five Democratic senators to vote for the House-passed continuing resolution, which makes drastic cuts to health care. Jefferies vows Democrats will...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — MAGA Republicans have shut down the government once again after lawmakers failed to strike a deal to keep the lights on, leaving hundreds...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The nation is bracing for a government shutdown unlike any in its history. At the center stands President Donald Trump, who has declared...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in upheaval, and the consequences are falling hardest on Black Americans.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Despite Trump’s repeated promises to put veterans first—“We love our veterans,” he said in February—internal messages from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The sentiments of this Target employee highlight a key issue: while boycotts send a clear message to corporations, they can also inadvertently harm...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Over the weekend, while 401(k)s crumbled and mass layoffs loomed, Trump was the main attraction at two lavish, money-making events
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Since returning to office, Trump has targeted unions and diversity initiatives. He’s rescinded Executive Order 11246, which prohibited discrimination by federal contractors
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The administration’s decision to gut the department aligns with Trump’s long-standing pledge to shift education entirely to state control.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Gas prices are also likely to surge as Canada, the country’s largest crude oil supplier, is hit with tariffs. Low-income families, already struggling...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has ordered a 50% reduction in Social Security’s workforce. The agency, already at its lowest staffing levels...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For many in Black communities, the cost of that “pain” is far from abstract.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Kim, who is also Standard General’s Chief Investment Officer, said he is at a loss as to why the process played out the...
By Ken Epstein Split 3-3, the Oakland School Board deadlocked on a district budget proposal containing program cuts, layoffs, school mergers and closures on Tuesday night....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Older people don't commit violent crimes (although they commit financial crimes and perjury). Releasing those over 65 who were convicted of drug crimes...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Ebony Hilton, who works at the University of Virginia Anesthesiology Department in the intensive care unit, operating room, and outpatient surgery with...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced he is finally giving Houston firefighters the raise they have been fighting for. Mayor Turner’s plans to implement...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — So much attention goes to providing gifts, presents, and other services to children around Christmas time. And deservedly so. But what about the...
