February 26, 2025

Target caught in DEI crossfire as lawsuits, boycotts and actions mount

Target’s retreat from DEI initiatives and Pride Month merchandise has sparked lawsuits from conservatives and boycotts from civil rights groups, causing financial setbacks and public

Trump hosts Black History Month reception

During a Black History Month event, Trump acknowledged the contributions of Black Americans, announced plans for statue gardens, and addressed the 1619 Project, while the

House Republican Budget Plan Targets Vital Services, Hits Black and Marginalized Communities Hardest

The House Republican budget proposes major cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and student loan programs to fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks, benefiting wealthy households and

Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over anti-equity executive orders

LDF and Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit challenging three executive orders from President Trump, claiming they threaten civil rights and vital services for marginalized communities,

Modern love, Black voices: BLK’s first ‘State of Black Singles’ report uncovers shifting dating norms

BLK’s “State of Black Singles” report reveals shifting dynamics in Black dating culture, highlighting modern sexual exploration, the influence of social media, and evolving views

Musk Targets Federal Workers And Federal Contractors

Governor Wes Moore is preparing for significant unemployment numbers in Maryland due to federal job losses. Meanwhile, employees face fear of retribution from the Trump

Lester Holt steps down from NBC Nightly News as networks face criticism over cutting Black voices

Lester Holt will step down from NBC Nightly News to expand his role at Dateline. Meanwhile, MSNBC’s removal of Black voices like Joy Reid sparks

Black Press: the last line of defense as Trump seizes control of National Archives

Trump’s control over the National Archives threatens the preservation of Black history and truth itself, as part of a broader effort to rewrite America’s past

Black Press, NAACP, lawmakers warned America — now Trump’s Project 2025 agenda is reality

Despite denials, Trump's policies reflect the far-right Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 agenda, pushing harsh immigration, civil rights rollbacks, and anti-diversity measures, impacting vulnerable communities.

Free “Women Made Music” event at Nashville Public Library March 5

The Nashville Public Library hosts "Women Made Music: An Evening with Industry Insiders" on March 5, featuring speakers like Ann Powers, Alice Randall, and Adia

Lawmakers push to repeal Tennessee grocery tax, citing new report

A report supports eliminating Tennessee's grocery tax by closing corporate tax loopholes, which could generate $900 million, protecting essential services and promoting tax fairness.

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security adds Real ID appointments as deadline approaches

Tennessee expands Real ID appointment slots to help residents meet the upcoming federal deadline. Real IDs are required for domestic flights and entry to federal

Preventing overdose deaths in Black communities

Kimberly Douglas, a mother who lost her son to fentanyl, advocates for better overdose prevention and naloxone access in Black communities. Despite the opioid crisis'

National Urban League’s lawsuit challenges Big Lie of extremist anti-equity movement

The National Urban League challenges the Trump administration's anti-equity executive orders, arguing they violate First and Fifth Amendment rights. The lawsuit aims to protect DEI

Along with Black History, let’s teach the real White history

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. was fired by a president who avoided service. The text critiques the misuse of DEI and calls for Black History

Are we funding our own oppression?

African Americans hold $1.6 trillion in buying power but often spend rather than save. Rev. Jamal Bryant urges a boycott of Target during Lent to