BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Boycotts and other actions began against the chain after Target quietly pulled back from its $2.1 billion diversity, equity, and inclusion pledge—announced after the murder of George Floyd—to expand Black-owned brands, diversify leadership, and improve the shopping experience for Black customers. Instead, organizers and clergy say the company has attempted to buy goodwill through marketing campaigns and donations, while avoiding meaningful accountability.
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“Donald Trump and Republicans are cutting healthcare for more than 11 million Americans and slashing food benefits, just to give their billionaire donors massive tax cuts. If this bill becomes law, families across our state will face higher medical bills, thinner grocery budgets, and the very real threat of more rural hospital closures, all while Washington adds trillions to the national debt.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — NABJ President Ken Lemon spoke by phone to Black Press USA, saying, “At this point, there is not a reason to invite President Trump this year.” Last year was a hard-fought presidential campaign year, where “journalists had the opportunity to vet the candidate. I don’t see the need to do that this time around,” emphasized Lemon.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Application process for 2026 event has begun for teens from across the United States; Mentorship program with all-expense-paid experience aimed at fostering the dreams of high school students from varying backgrounds and communities nationwide
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Black mayors are proving that talent, vision, and a relentless focus on evidence-based policy—not tokenism—are transforming communities.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of transporting two women across state lines for sex but acquitted of running a criminal enterprise and two counts of sex trafficking.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The legislation extends the 2017 tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the rich, it overhauls who is eligible for Medicaid and food stamps, adds paperwork that is likely to reduce program eligibility, and it phases out green energy tax credits.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Social Security and Medicare are facing mounting financial challenges, with both programs projected to fall short of paying full benefits within the next decade unless Congress intervenes
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Hearing is one of the first senses to develop — babies are listening to and learning from their birth parents before they are…
Under U.S. immigration law, the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to review TPS designations at least 60 days prior to their expiration to determine whether the original conditions that warranted the protection still exist. Following consultations with relevant government agencies, Secretary Noem concluded that Haiti no longer meets the statutory requirements for TPS.