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"Vusumzi Make told me... be careful, the Black bourgeoisie will more often than not betray you because they think they have something to lose. He said if you want support in any action, try to find a thug, a Black thug. He will know he has nothing to lose. If you're in danger, go and get him. He will help you. I found him to be absolutely right." #MayaAngelou #BlackHistory
Trump administration launches investigation into Chicago Public Schools’ Black Student Success Plan
https://blknewsnow.com/trump-administration-launches-investigation-into-chicago-public-schools-black-student-success-plan/
DOJ voluntarily dismisses 50-year-old Louisiana desegregation case
https://blknewsnow.com/doj-voluntarily-dismisses-50-year-old-louisiana-desegregation-case/
Trump says diversity initiatives undermine merit. Decades of research show this is flawed
https://blknewsnow.com/trump-says-diversity-initiatives-undermine-merit-decades-of-research-show-this-is-flawed/
Where can Black children go in summer? Black families face disparities and need equitable options
https://blknewsnow.com/where-can-black-children-go-in-summer-black-families-face-disparities-and-need-equitable-options/
As a diversity grant dies, young scientists fear it will haunt their careers
https://blknewsnow.com/as-a-diversity-grant-dies-young-scientists-fear-it-will-haunt-their-careers/
Atlanta Mayor Dickens touts record on campaign trail amid ongoing “Cop City” controversy
https://blknewsnow.com/atlanta-mayor-dickens-touts-record-on-campaign-trail-amid-ongoing-cop-city-controversy/
What’s at stake for Illinois colleges with DEI policies under discussion
https://blknewsnow.com/whats-at-stake-for-illinois-colleges-with-dei-policies-under-discussion/
UPDATE: Smithsonian denies removing artifacts from National Museum of African American History and Culture
https://blknewsnow.com/smithsonian-denies-removing-artifacts-from-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture/
Who do Africans trust most? Surveys show it’s not the state (more likely the army)
https://blknewsnow.com/who-do-africans-trust-most-surveys-show-its-not-the-state-more-likely-the-army/
Adidas sued by Black former employee over allegations of racism, sexism
https://blknewsnow.com/adidas-sued-by-black-former-employee-over-allegations-of-racism-sexism/
Detroit’s lack of affordable housing pushes families to the edge – and children sometime pay the price
https://blknewsnow.com/detroits-lack-of-affordable-housing-pushes-families-to-the-edge-and-children-sometime-pay-the-price/
Pete Buttigieg highlights anti-Black racism in adoptions during podcast appearance
https://blknewsnow.com/pete-buttigieg-highlights-anti-black-racism-in-adoptions-during-podcast-appearance/
Black leaders cautiously optimistic after Trump signs executive order supporting HBCUs
https://blknewsnow.com/black-leaders-cautiously-optimistic-after-trump-signs-executive-order-supporting-hbcus/
"If one really wishes to know how justice is administered in a country, one does not question the policemen, the lawyers, the judges, or the protected members of the middle class. One goes to the unprotected—those, precisely, who need the law’s protection most!—and listens to their testimony." ― #JamesBaldwin #BlackHistory
Bill overturning protections for Section 8 renters a step away from Missouri governor's desk
https://blknewsnow.com/bill-overturning-protections-for-section-8-renters-a-step-away-from-missouri-governors-desk/
Threatening diversity, threatening growth: the business effects of Trump’s anti-DEI and anti-trans agendas
https://blknewsnow.com/threatening-diversity-threatening-growth-the-business-effects-of-trumps-anti-dei-and-anti-trans-agendas/
Equal Protection Project files civil rights complaint against Drake University
https://blknewsnow.com/equal-protection-project-files-civil-rights-complaint-against-drake-university/
Trump Education Department efforts to get DEI out of schools hit roadblock
https://blknewsnow.com/trump-education-department-efforts-to-get-dei-out-of-schools-hit-roadblock/