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Texas House Democrats are on the run: State Rep. Venton Jones on breaking quorum "Texas is called the Lone Star State, but you may not be alone in this."

April Ryan is joined by Texas House Representative Venton Jones to discuss why he left Texas in protest of the redistricting map, the threats received by Texas Democrats and their families, and how Republicans across the country seem beyond conversation or compromise.

Rep. Jolanda Jones: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’ as Texas Democrats Fight Racial Gerrymandering BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones said she isn’t budging—not until Republican lawmakers end what she calls a blatant effort to strip voting power from Black and Brown communities.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones is staying put until Republican lawmakers stop openly stealing Black and Brown votes.
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BET Gutted, DEI Killed, Media Bought—Trump’s Playbook in Action BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — From purging diversity programs to steamrolling media independence, Trump has unleashed a blitzkrieg of white nationalist policymaking under the guise of federal power.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — From purging diversity programs to steamrolling media independence, Trump has unleashed a blitzkrieg of white nationalist policymaking under the guise of federal power.

AFL-CIO Secy-Treasurer Fred Redmond: Black Workers Being ‘Played’ by Trump’s Economic Games By Stacy M. Brown  Black Press USA Newswire Senior National Correspondent   Fred Redmond, the highest-ranking African American in the history of the American labor movement, is sounding the alarm on what he calls a full-scale assault on Black workers under President Donald Trump’s second term. “Black unemployment has now surged—more than double the national […]

Fred Redmond, the highest-ranking Black leader in U.S. labor history, warns Trump’s second term is a “full-scale assault” on Black workers.

Trump Didn’t Just Fail to Protect Black Jobs. He’s Leading Us to Black Unemployment. by Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO Secretary – Treasurer President Trump likes to say he is delivering for working people. He promised on the campaign trail that he would protect “Black jobs.” But like so many of his promises, it is an empty one. In fact, we have been living with the effects of Trump’s policies since […]

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE- Trump promised to protect “Black jobs,” but the July jobs report tells another story—his policies have brought only uncertainty and insecurity for working people.

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𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀. 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀.
Rep. Jolanda Jones tells the Black Press why Texas Democrats left to oppose a redistricting scheme that could give Republicans five more seats. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 8𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗧 / 5𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗦𝗧 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗕𝗘. 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗦𝗔

FBI Report Contradicts Mainstream Media Claims of Crime Decline BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While headlines from CBS News and other outlets claim that crime dropped “in every category” in 2024, a closer examination of the FBI’s newly released data shows that such summaries exclude key categories of criminal activity that remain serious or are getting worse.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While headlines from CBS News and other outlets claim that crime dropped “in every category” in 2024, a closer examination of the FBI’s newly released data shows that such summaries exclude key categories of criminal activity that remain serious or are getting worse.

‘Even Me 2.0’ Shines Light on HIV’s Disproportionate Toll on Black Women and Older Adults BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A decade after its acclaimed debut, the award-winning documentary Even Me returns with a powerful sequel, Even Me 2.0: Unfinished Business. Debuting on Prime, the new film revisits the lives of older African American women living with HIV, an often-overlooked group at the center of a crisis that still grips Black communities across the United States.

Award-winning documentary 'Even Me' returns with a powerful sequel, revisiting the lives of older African American women living with HIV.

NFC East is the only division with four Black starting quarterbacks The National Football League’s NFC Eastern Division will be the first division that fields four Black or African-American starting quarterbacks this season. The anticipated starting quarterbacks are Jayden Daniels, Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott, and Russell Wilson, respectively, for the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and the New York Giants. Hurts will return to Philadelphia […]

The NFL's NFC East to field four Black starting QBs this season, including Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels, Dak Prescott, and Russell Wilson.

Return to Jim Crow: Federal Regulations Rolled Back to Allow Segregation BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The changes, initiated without the customary public comment period, have been implemented to align with new executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - The Trump administration has blatantly resurrected segregation in federal contracting, undoing decades of civil rights progress by removing anti-segregation mandates.

Trump Formally Moves to Shutdown Education Department BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American Civil Liberties Union immediately condemned the plan, stating it puts millions’ education and civil rights at risk.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE- President Donald Trump formally announced on Thursday, March 20, his intention to sign an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education.

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“The Digital Green Book for the Culture equips Black communities with tools, tactics, and resources to navigate a digital world that is often hostile,” said Esosa Osa, founder of Onyx Impact.

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The Education Department provides about 10% of public school funding, primarily targeting low-income students, rural districts, and children with disabilities.

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BLACKPRESSUSA Newswire - CBC members: "Our presence was itself an act of resistance. If we don’t show up, they will have people filling those seats and a room full of sycophants."

Stacy M. Brown,
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BLACKPRESSUSA Newswire—Last night, Speaker Johnson asked Congressman Green to sit down while calling for decorum.
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Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's death shocks many.

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A fascist on 11.4 was a fascist on 11.5 and is one today. I damn sure won’t be bringing my Black Star Network cameras to the global headquarters of the insurrection.

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Screenshot of tweet from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @RepJasmine If @HouseGOP really wanted to protect women, they'd release the Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz' alleged sex trafficking - not try to ban their colleagues from using the bathroom. Stop the bigotry and release the report. 11:45 AM · Nov 19, 2024 · 624 Views"

Rep Jasmine Crockett bringing the fire.

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This is what capitulation looks like

Rep. McGovern: "What the hell is going on here? And their cabinet picks so far -- I mean, these are like beyond insane. Someone who is credibly accused of having sex with an underaged girl ... someone who has said tap water turns kids gay. I mean, this is the dream team? Really?"

It’s “their” economy stupid 🙄 My book came out in 2020. Four years later, the media has learned nothing. They’re embarrassingly unaware of the ACTUAL story.

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Op-Ed: A Racial Reckoning in Columbus, Ohio NNPA NEWSWIRE - America has a problem. And like those in Columbus, citizens must demand action from politicians who ignore the very laws designed to protect us. Words of condemnation are not enough. T...

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