Keeping it Real: America’s Pandering, Paltering and Prevaricating President

Published   Feb 11, 2025 07:01PM

President Trump's executive order to "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" has sparked controversy and misinformation, with Trump falsely claiming that Civil Rights laws have been undermined by "diversity, equity, and inclusion" policies.
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California Bill Aims to Curb Insurance Costs by Holding Big


California is proposing a bill to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change damages, which would allow individuals and insurers to seek damages from these companies for the costs associated with climate-driven disasters, includ ... Read more

Trump Order to Immediately Halt Federal Aid Sparks Chaos, Co


President Donald J. Trump has ordered a temporary pause of all federal aid, including grants, loans and financial assistance, which could impact vulnerable communities and programs such as victims of domestic violence, homeless shelters, child ... Read more

America’s Black Think Tank, Joint Center for Political and


President Donald Trump has fired two Democratic EEOC commissioners and NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the EEOC without a quorum and potentially undermining its ability to protect workers from discrimination.
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Altadena’s Black Residents Bear Disproportionate Burden of Damage from Eaton Fire, UCLA Report Sho

Published   Jan 30, 2025 10:36PM

The Eaton Fire in Altadena has caused disproportionate damage and displacement among the Black community, with 48% of Black households experiencing damage or destruction, and 57% of Black homeowners over 65 facing barriers to recovery.
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Rev. Al Sharpton and Attorney Ben Crump Honor the Lives Lost


Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a sermon at a memorial service for those who lost their lives in the Eaton Fire, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding and preserving the legacy of the community.
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Suspended: Student Mental Health and Unequal Discipline


The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism hosted a webinar discussing the disproportionate impact of school suspensions on students of color and the need for alternative approaches to reporting on student suspensions.
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Newsom Announces LA Rises to Support Swift and Unified Rebui


LA Rises, a unified recovery initiative led by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to rebuild and make Los Angeles communities more resilient and better than before, with a $100 million commitment from Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter and the Mark Walter ... Read more