BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — If there are big cuts to SNAP, “over 285,000 jobs would be at risk” Rep. Bishop pointed out. “Real people are going to be hurt if the $230 billion in SNAP cuts are forced upon the American people,”
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BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), is reportedly pouring money into a campaign to unseat Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Lula “Mae” Reeves, one of the first Black women in Philly to own her own business, created one-of-a-kind and custom hats for celebrities, socialites, professionals and churchgoing women in downtown Philadelphia for over 50 years.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to Bryant, the boycott has mobilized over 150,000 participants and persuaded over 100 Black vendors to withdraw their products from Target.
American Oversight, a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog dedicated to transparency and accountability, is monitoring the situation closely. Chukwu expressed serious concern over the administration’s apparent lack of oversight and protocols in protecting classified information, particularly the use of encrypted messaging apps like Signal to communicate sensitive war plans.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Meanwhile, the new Education EO jeopardizes funding for students seeking a higher education. Duncan states, PellGrants are in jeopardy after servicing “6.5 million people” giving them a chance to go to college.
The move is part of a flurry of funding freezes, staffing cuts and contract cancellations by the Trump administration at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, changes that have instilled widespread uncertainty in the affordable housing industry.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE – Bots make up 42% of social media traffic and manipulate conversations and algorithms. This inspired the creation of the Digital Green Book for Culture. The guardrails are gone. Black users face disinformation 2.7 times more than the general population.
The nation is experiencing protest reaction to Elon Musk and billionaire takeover of government, firing federal workers, and demolishing federal departments and agencies—all to fund a massive 6 trillion-dollar tax cut giveaway to the richest people on the planet. Musk, the largest shareholder of Tesla gave Donald Trump $288 million in the 2024 election. President Donald Trump rewarded Musk with his running the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE is engaged in destroying federal programs that have served Americans for the past 80 years.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Altadena: After The Fire will feature on-the-ground reporting, in-depth interviews, and real stories of resilience.