BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Obama, meanwhile, broke his silence during an appearance at Hamilton College in New York, offering one of his sharpest public critiques yet of Trump’s second administration.
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For more than a century, Black soldiers like Carillo-White have fought for recognition, often serving a country that did not fully acknowledge their contributions. Black History Month highlights their achievements, providing a time to honor their sacrifices and preserve their stories. Despite its significance, Hegseth recently announced that the Department of Defense will no longer observe cultural awareness months, including Black History Month. This decision angered Black veterans, who believe it undermines their history and the progress they have fought tirelessly to achieve.
Namibia’s new president was sworn in on Friday to lead a country facing high rates of unemployment, inequality and poverty.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Maryland lawmakers have approved Senate Bill 587, authorizing the creation of the Maryland Reparations Commission.
Land-based reparations are also a form of redress for the territorial theft of colonialism.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — After significant public backlash, the U.S. National Park Service has now appeared to restore its original webpage on the history of the Underground Railroad
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening, setting a historic mark to show Democrats’ resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Economist President Trump approval tracker has a 51% disapproval rating among Americans polled for the 45/47 president of the United States
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Trump’s order casts a long shadow over the Smithsonian, which, while not a federal agency, is a trust instrumentality of the U.S. government and operates under the guidance of a Board of Regents
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The atmosphere at Head Start was welcoming and loving. The teachers seemed like celebrities to me. They exuded a sense of family that I remember vividly.