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President Bush Promotes Economic Plan in Philadelphia

New, Expanded Child Tax Credit Payments Begin

Thanks to the new, expanded child tax credit, millions of American families woke up Thursday morning to find up to…
by Anoa Changa
07.15.21
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Civil Rights Leaders Push Biden, Harris

Biden and Harris met with civil rights leaders Thursday at the urging of movement leaders and congressional Democrats who are…
by Charise Frazier
07.09.21
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Recalling Obama's 'Death Stare' As Biden Meets Putin

Joe Biden's meeting with Vladimir Putin for a summit in Geneva, Switzerland, prompts memories of Barack Obama's famous "death stare"…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
06.16.21
Vice President Harris Swears In Eric Lander To Lead Office Of Science And Technology Policy

Kamala Harris Tapped To Lead Voting Rights Fight

A reflection of the country they represent, Harris, along with other Black women leaders within the Biden administration, leverage their…
by Anoa Changa
06.02.21
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Racial Wealth Gap Biden's Focus During Tulsa Visit

Biden is also expected to visit the historic site and spend time with survivors and descendants.
by Charise Frazier
06.02.21
GOP Presidential Candidate Ben Carson Campaigns In Colorado Day After Party's Third Debate

The Audacity: Ben Carson Slams Joe Biden's Budget

Ben Carson, who once spent more than $31,000 on a dining room set for his HUD office, had the audacity…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.30.21
Biden Budget To Begin Congressional Spending Talks

Biden's Budget Seeks Racial, Economic Equality Despite GOP

Including previously introduced proposals such as investments in infrastructure, jobs, childcare and early childhood education, the new Biden budget seeks…
by Anoa Changa
05.30.21
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Book Reveals Obama Called Trump 'Corrupt Motherf---er'

A new book claims former President Barack Obama used no uncertain terms in private when referring to Donald Trump.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.20.21
President Biden Delivers First Address To Joint Session Of Congress

Tim Scott: 'America Is Not A Racist Country'

Tim Scott, the only Black Republican U.S. Senator, told Americans that the U.S. is not racist despite his white colleagues…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
04.29.21
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Why Nation, White House Must Prioritize Reproductive Justice

Improving access to and the quality of sexual and reproductive health services and supports has the power to increase bodily…
by Joia Crear-Perry MD, Monica R. McLemore PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, Jamie Hart, PhD, MPH
04.16.21
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White House Staffers Fired Over Past Marijuana Use

Joe Biden once said he thought marijuana was a "gateway drug," and while he's reversed his thinking, the recent firings…
by Charise Frazier
03.19.21
Shalanda D. Young, OMB Hearing

Black Lawmakers Urge Biden To Nominate Shalanda Young

More than two weeks after Neera Tanden withdrew her name, Shalanda Young's nomination for the role continues to sit idle…
by Charise Frazier
03.19.21
VP Kamala Harris Swears In Cecilia Rouse As The First Black Person To Chair The Council of Economic Advisers

Cecilia Rouse Becomes 1st Black Economic Council Chair

Rouse made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Black person to ever hold the position.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.12.21
Michael Regan, Biden's EPA pick

Michael Regan Becomes First Black Man EPA Leader

Micheal Regan, Joe Biden's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, is uniquely qualified to tackle environmental racism and justice…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.11.21
Minimum Wage

Activists Demand Accountability In Minimum Wage Hike

The fight to increase the minimum wage is a racial and gender justice issue as a large majority of essential…
by Charise Frazier
03.01.21
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The New Deportation Crisis

Black immigrants like those from Haiti are of particular concern to immigration activists worried about the Biden administration deporting them…
by Anoa Changa
02.27.21
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Lloyd Austin Recommended Airstrike In Syria

Recently confirmed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he recommended the airstrike in Syria that targeted a militia supported by…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.26.21
Shirley Sherrod Meets With Vilsack About New Job With USDA

Vilsack Confirmed For USDA, To Black Leaders' Chagrin

Former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's controversial firing of Shirley Sherrod in 2010 should preclude him from leading the agriculture agency…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.23.21
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield Confirmed As UN Ambassador

The Senate confirmed Linda Thomas-Greenfield to serve as President Joe Biden's ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday in a…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.23.21
Justice Department Inspector General Releases Report On Investigation Into FISA Warrant Process During The 2016 Election

Replacing Trump Appointees Should Mean DOJ Diversity

Cleaning house, Biden has an opportunity to bring in a new crop of U.S. attorneys committed to the values of…
by Anoa Changa
02.09.21
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