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Trump’s ‘betrayal’ of white farmers could give Black farmers opportunity to reclaim land

White farmers are outraged with the White House after President Donald Trump announced that he would buy beef from Argentina, threatening the cattle market in the United States amid ongoing agricultural and economic challenges for farmers. Trump said his proposal to invest $20 billion in Argentina’s beef industry will help U.S. consumers by bringing down prices. On Sunday, he told reporters that Argentina needed the investment because “they’re fighting for their lives.” Advocacy groups called the proposal a “betrayal” of […]

todayOctober 23, 2025

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Black Voters Matter, activists say Trump era is an opportunity to rebuild Black political power

National Black activists engaging with Black voters on the ground say despite setbacks on racial justice Black Americans have an opportunity to rebuild and expand their political power to heights yet seen. Even as they face down President Donald Trump’s agenda, which has included the dismantling of DEI policies and other programs intended to close racial equity gaps, and a sanitizing of how the federal government discusses the U.S.’s history of slavery and racism, these leaders see potential. “This moment […]

todayApril 15, 2025 1

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Who is Andrea Lucas? Meet the acting chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Early in his presidency, President Donald Trump implemented a series of executive orders and actions, including appointing Andrea Lucas as acting chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC, established by Congress to enforce the anti-bias employment provisions of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, has long been tasked with investigating and prosecuting workplace discrimination. The agency also requires employers to report data on their workforce, including racial and ethnic demographics. In her new role, Lucas said she […]

todayJanuary 24, 2025 1