Black Girls Caucus Builds a Community for Black Women in Leadership
Black Girl Caucus (BGC) is a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering Black women through political influence, career advancement, and community transformation. The organization is actively engaging Black women to identify key issues they want political candidates to prioritize, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs addressed.
Top 5 Cities Where Black People Are Thriving
According to LendingTree’s latest report, Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas, Provo, Utah, Poughkeepsie, New York, and Atlanta, Georgia have emerged as the top five cities in the United States where Black families are flourishing. These cities offer robust economic opportunities, access to education, homeownership prospects, and strong community support, fostering environments where Black excellence and upward mobility are thriving.
Court Order Overturned As USIP Employees Face Renewed Terminations
The Trump administration has terminated employees at the United States Institute of Peace for a second time, following a federal court ruling that facilitated these actions, despite a subsequent stay by a federal appeals court.
Tensions Are Rising In Southern California Over Immigration Raids. Here’s What We Know
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order mandating that immigration arrests in California's central district, including Los Angeles, must be based on "reasonable suspicion," prohibiting the use of race or language as the sole criteria for such actions.
New Tax Bill Offers Seniors $6,000 Deduction, Affects Social Security Benefits
The 2022 tax and spending cuts package provides senior citizens with an enhanced deduction of $6,000 to $12,000 on federal income taxes between 2025 and 2028. However, it falls short of President Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits.
Who Will — And Won’t — Benefit From The Bigger SALT Deduction
Starting in 2025, federal income tax filers will be able to deduct up to $40,000 of state and local taxes, with adjustments for inflation in subsequent years, thanks to the mega tax-and-spending-cuts law, although only a minority of filers will benefit.
5 Spaces For Writing The Story That Won’t Leave You Alone
Black women can find solace and inspiration for their writing in a variety of retreat spaces, including their own homes, local libraries, and natural landscapes, that allow them to center themselves and their voice.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Emerges As A Leading Dissenter In An Era Of Trump
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has been speaking out against the Supreme Court's recent decisions, particularly those that allow President Trump's plans to reduce the federal government's footprint, in a dissenting opinion where she called the court's actions "hubristic and senseless".
Oak Bluffs: The Legacy Of Black Martha’s Vineyard And Black Artists
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, stands as a historical refuge for Black professionals, providing inspiration to artists, writers, and filmmakers. This enclave offers a unique respite from societal pressures, affirming that Black narratives have always deserved visibility.
Why Roberts And Gorsuch May Decide The Supreme Court’s Blockbuster Transgender Sports Case
The Supreme Court's decision to hear appeals in two cases challenging bans on transgender girls and women competing on women's sports teams in West Virginia and Idaho places two conservative justices under scrutiny.
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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...
Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.
