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Joan Sebastian Guerrero. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Tyrin Johnson. Renee Good. Four names. Four killings by federal agents. One deciding vote by Susan Collins for $70 billion in ICE funding. And a federal government that will not investigate its own.

Birthright citizenship survived 5-4. That is not a win. That is a warning shot fired across the bow of every right written into the Constitution after the Civil War.

Louisiana followed a federal court order to add a second majority-Black district. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that following the order was itself unconstitutional. Here’s the mechanism behind Louisiana v. Callais, and the chain of rulings that built it.

The author reflects on an encounter with a colonel who complimented his articulation, sparking introspection about microaggressions and societal expectations. Drawing parallels to PTSD, the piece discusses the effects of racial discrimination and the need for validation through community support. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these experiences, especially regarding mental health and coping mechanisms.

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Five corporations control American publishing. In 2020 they posted black squares. By 2023 they had laid off the most visible Black publisher in the business and gone back to a 5.3 percent Black workforce. How the door closes, and why I stopped waiting at it.

The article examines the rising unemployment rates among Black workers during Donald Trump’s presidency, despite his promises to support them. Key policy decisions, including a federal hiring freeze and changes to diversity programs, worsened conditions for Black job seekers. The anticipated manufacturing revival failed to materialize significant job opportunities, highlighting the disparity faced by these communities.

A government that erases the graves of Black heroes isn’t confused about its values. It’s announcing them. From Rankin County to the Netherlands, from Dr. Otis Lane’s porch to every redrawn map in the South — five faces of the same pattern, with names attached.

This content discusses the rise of far-right movements in the U.S. and globally, focusing on policies during Trump’s tenure that target birthright citizenship and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. It highlights how these movements have gained institutional power and draws parallels with global trends, emphasizing the importance of organized voter engagement to counteract these changes.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-b77u5-1aa9db6 This episode examines how Black History Month can feel like a hollow ritual amid policy rollbacks, rising hostility, and the deliberate forces that weaken meaningful progress. We unpack corporate and institutional hypocrisy, the exhausting burden of “excellence” on Black Americans, and outline what authentic commitment — not token celebration — would require. Go deeper: […]

Discover how the Government Alliance on Race and Equity provides public institutions with frameworks and tools to transform policy and eliminate racial gaps.

Address the gap between awareness and action regarding mental health in the African American community while exploring cultural barriers and care solutions.

Explore the history and impact of systemic and cultural barriers to Black mental health care to discover how to foster true healing and equity for all.