By Karen Stokes Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a major development they’re taking to negotiate for and lower the cost of several common prescription drugs. “It’s important to recognize that never before in the history of our country has a Medicare program which covers 65 million Americans, mostly seniors and Americans with disabilities. They have […]
Women’s Health Threatened as Abortion Access Faces Unprecedented Restrictions
By Karen Stokes On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, it continues to be at the center of significant controversy. For those who believe in the protection of their reproduction rights, it is a time of mixed emotions. According to Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Gender Policy Council, Jennifer […]
Principals and Educators Across the Nation Participate in White House Safe Firearm Storage Town Hall
By Karen Stokes White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and U.S. Department of Education announced a new resource that schools can use to communicate with parents and families about the importance of safe and secure firearm storage. The Education Department is sending a letter to school principals across the country to highlight the importance […]
Vice President Kamala Harris Launches Nationwide “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” Tour in Waukesha County
By Karen Stokes On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Big Bend, Wisconsin in Waukesha County to discuss the importance of protecting abortion rights now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe. Vice President Harris was joined by Wisconsin’s Sen. Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and Lt. Gov. […]
Biden-Harris Administration Reforms Disaster Assistance Program to Help Survivors Recover Faster
By Karen Stokes On Friday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is revamping its federal assistance policies. This initiative aims to reduce red tape, accelerate fund distribution, and enhance flexibility for disaster survivors. This action is in response to the rising frequency of extreme weather events […]
Jobless Rate for Black Americans Declines to 5.2%
By Karen Stokes Jobless rate for Black Americans in December 2023 is 5.2%, down from 5.8% in November. “In fact the annualized rate is 5 1/2%,” said Kirabo Jackson, Member of the Council of Economic Advisers. “The lowest it’s ever been since this data has been recorded. But that’s not a reason to spike the […]
Was Martin Luther King, Jr a Democrat or a Republican?
By Karen Stokes Political parties consistently seek endorsements from community leaders, and they often attempt to associate themselves with historical figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. As the nation commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday on Monday, January 15, there is always a new debate on what political party he backed. Determining the political party […]
From Betrayal to Empowerment: The Imperative Shift Towards a Vigorous Black Press
Broken promises of mainstream media serve as a reminder that the Black Press is still the only news source that African Americans can trust.
Analysis Reveals Republican Party Voter Fraud Crackdown is Simply an Effort to Disenfranchise Black and Hispanic Voters
The Republican Party’s assault on suspected and unverified widespread voter fraud is an attempt to disenfranchise Black and Hispanic voters.
Biden Pardons Marijuana Offenses, Grants Clemency to 11 Non-Violent Drug Offenders
By Karen Stokes President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, the White House said Friday, in his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system. This action builds on the […]
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