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WalletHub: Inflation Hits Seattle, Boston, Chic...
WalletHub’s latest report ranks U.S. cities where inflation is squeezing families hardest — Seattle, Boston and Chicago top the list.
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NUL Declares State of Emergency in State of Bla...
The National Urban League declares a state of emergency on civil rights and democracy in its 2025 State of Black America report.
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U.S. Deports Immigrants to Eswatini, Sparking O...
The U.S. has deported five immigrants to Eswatini, raising questions about human rights, exile and foreign policy deals.
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Honoring John Lewis: Five Years of Legacy and G...
Five years after his passing, John Lewis’s example continues to inspire the fight for justice and voting rights.
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Trump’s Approval Slips on Economy, Trade, Infla...
Trump’s approval declines as voters express dissatisfaction over economy, trade and inflation, Silver Bulletin shows.
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MAGA Meltdown as Trump Faces Epstein Backlash
MAGA influencers and Speaker Mike Johnson break with Trump over DOJ’s Epstein disclosures, demanding transparency.
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Obama Urges Democrats to Act at NJ Fundraiser
Obama urges Democrats to toughen up and defend core values at a New Jersey fundraiser supporting key 2025 races.
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Inflation Jumps 0.3% in June as Prices Continue...
U.S. inflation rises 0.3% in June, with higher food, shelter and energy costs squeezing household budgets.
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Judge Blocks Rule Erasing $49B in Medical Debt
A federal judge blocks a Biden-era rule that would erase $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, deepening financial inequities.
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High Court Lets Trump Cut Education Department ...
The Supreme Court clears Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department workers, raising questions about presidential power.
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Supreme Court Lets Trump Slash Education Depart...
The Supreme Court clears Trump to proceed with Education Department firings, potentially dismantling the agency and drawing sharp dissent.
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Trump’s Education Funding Freeze Sparks Backlash
Trump’s freeze on $6.8 billion in education funds threatens programs for 1.4 million children, hitting Republican-led states hardest.
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From the Court to the Campaign: Willie Burton E...
Former NBA standout Willie Burton explores a GOP run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota, focusing on literacy and community empowerment.
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#OTD: Carver Monument Dedicated in 1953
On this day in 1953, the George Washington Carver National Monument was dedicated — the first U.S. monument to honor an African American.
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Trump’s Budget Blitz: Public Broadcasting and A...
Trump pushes a sweeping $9.4 billion in budget cuts — defunding PBS and slashing global aid — as the Senate races to respond.
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Poll: Americans Shift Toward Pro-Immigration Views
A Gallup poll shows Americans increasingly view immigration as a good thing — even as Trump pushes a tough deportation agenda.
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Trump Threatens 35% Tariff on Canada Over Fenta...
Trump threatens a sweeping 35% tariff on Canadian imports, blaming fentanyl concerns, as Canadian leaders push back.
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North Carolina Gov. Stein Vetoes DEI Rollback B...
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs — even as Trump dismantles DEI at the federal level.
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Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Birthright Citi...
A federal judge halts Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional and harmful to children.
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Michigan’s Abortion Access: Legal But Out of Re...
Abortion is legal in Michigan, but Medicaid funding restrictions keep access out of reach for many low-income residents.
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#OTD in 1943: Arthur Ashe Born
Born on this day in 1943, Arthur Ashe was a champion on the tennis court and a powerful advocate for civil rights and global health.
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Poll Finds Voters Reject Trump Budget, Support ...
A new poll finds growing opposition to Trump’s budget plan — and strong bipartisan support for key social programs like Social Security and Medicare.
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Trump Administration Sanctions U.N. Investigato...
The Trump administration imposes sanctions on U.N. human rights investigator Francesca Albanese — a move critics say chills accountability over Israel’s war in Gaza.
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IRS Clears Churches to Endorse Candidates, Spar...
The IRS quietly signals a shift that could allow churches to endorse candidates — and critics say it threatens the line between church and state.
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Will This HBCU Train the Next Generation of AI ...
Clark Atlanta University is teaming up with IBM to ensure HBCU students don’t just learn AI — they help build it, too.
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