A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to undocumented parents, arguing it is unconstitutional and would disproportionately affect Black migrants.
Category: U.S. Government
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President blames diversity hiring for deadly midair collision–without evidence
President Donald Trump used the occasion of the deadliest American aviation disaster in over two decades to launch a diatribe against diversity hiring, baselessly blaming DEI initiatives for undermining air safety, despite the federal investigation still underway and first responders working to recover bodies from the Potomac River.
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White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s office rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants after an outcry from states, organizations, and citizens across the country, with the administration insisting that their actions still had the intended effect by underscoring their obligations to abide by Trump’s executive orders.
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Recent executive orders raise concern about future of Department of Education and students nationwide
Donald Trump’s threat to dismantle the Department of Education has raised concerns about the impact on the nation’s most vulnerable students, particularly Black students who are already underrepresented and face systemic racism in education.
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Target’s DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant’s philanthropic commitments
Target has announced the end of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, sparking questions about its philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values.
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Harvard under fire for slashing slavery initiative staff as Black history faces nationwide attacks
Harvard University has abruptly terminated staff involved in its Slavery Remembrance Program, raising questions about its commitment to addressing its history and legacy of slavery, amidst a national wave of setbacks to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Head Start and other services for low-income families hit glitches after federal money freeze
The White House paused federal grants and loans on January 28, disrupting access to funds for early childhood education centers and states, causing widespread disruption to programs serving low-income families and children.
Posted inBUSINESS
Companies continuing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives amid conservative attacks
Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives, many companies such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are doubling down on their commitments to DEI, recognizing its importance for their businesses and customers.
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Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, turn to faith amid deportation fears
Many Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are seeking solace and divine intervention in their churches as they fear the potential end of the Temporary Protected Status program that allows them to remain in the U.S. legally.
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Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president
The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump, signaling an early willingness to take action favorable to the president’s personal interests.
Posted inBUSINESS
Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White House
Target has announced that it will no longer have a program to help Black employees build meaningful careers and improve the experience of Black shoppers, and will no longer have diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, following the lead of other prominent American brands.
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More DEI fallout: Air Force scraps course that used videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female WWII pilots
The Air Force has removed training courses featuring videos of the Tuskegee Airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots to comply with the Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.