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If You Don’t Count It, You Don’t Have to Fix It

The Trump administration proposed abolishing the EEO-1 report and other workforce demographic filings to reduce regulatory burdens, a move critics argue will conceal workplace discrimination.

White Voters In Poverty Need The Congressional Black Caucus

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock has called for a congressional investigation into potential illegal racial discrimination in congressional districts following the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais decision, which led to the retirement of Representative Cleo Fields.

What’s Going On?

Major General William Green, Jr. was honored by military personnel and community leaders at a ceremony following his abrupt dismissal as Army Chaplain by Pete Hegseth.

Black Doctors Fear Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Will Unfairly Target Them

As the Trump administration expands its campaign to combat Medicaid fraud, authors Angela Greene and Barbara Reynolds highlight concerns that aggressive enforcement disproportionately targets physicians serving poor and minority communities.

The Big Lie is Coming for Us This November

Marc H. Morial warned of a coordinated effort to suppress voters through election denialism, the dismissal of key election officials, and controversial judicial nominations during a period of intense political volatility.

Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Is About More Than Wages

A new report titled "From Wash Tubs to Boardrooms" argues that Black Women's Equal Pay Day highlights the need to address both systemic wage disparities and the structural barriers preventing full economic valuation of Black women's labor.

Smoke Over Cahokia

Author Ben Jealous uses the historical rise and fall of the ancient city of Cahokia to reflect on how climate change and societal pressures affect human civilizations.

We Expect More From Jay-Z. Why Not BET?

Author Julienne Louis-Anderson criticizes BET for maintaining political silence during its recent awards show despite the urgency of upcoming elections and ongoing debates regarding Jay-Z's controversial partnership with Target.

The Growing Cost Of Homelessness

Two hotels and several residents of San Francisco's Tenderloin district sued the city in 2024, alleging that official inaction regarding illegal drug use and encampments has created a containment zone that threatens public safety and business operations.

The Currency Of Oligarchy

Economist Julianne Malveaux argues that Harriet Tubman should replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill to represent the nation's struggle for freedom, contrasting this goal with proposals to feature Donald Trump on a new $250 note.

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