Trump’s Executive Order 14204, Titled “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa”

Trump’s Executive Order 14204, Titled “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa”

By Esther Claudette Gittens In February 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14204, titled “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa,” effectively halting all U.S. financial assistance to South Africa. This decision was primarily driven by concerns over South Africa’s land expropriation policies and its legal actions against Israel at the International […]

Another Night of Lies and Hate

Another Night of Lies and Hate

By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Andrew Harnik / shutterstock.com One of the most significant moments from Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress did not happen on the dais, but instead in front of it. Just minutes into his unhinged, anti-immigrant and lie-riddled speech, Texas Rep. Al Green stood up with cane in hand to interrupt […]

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration over Mass Firings of Federal Workers

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration over Mass Firings of Federal Workers

Federal Agencies Violated the Law by Firing Thousands of Probationary Workers Without Warning  AG James and Coalition of 19 Attorneys General File Lawsuit to Reinstate Fired Workers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegally firing […]

When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

By Maribel Hastings  As thousands of federal employees are laid off and thousands of immigrants are deported, the economic contributions of those immigrants that Donald Trump removes become more necessary through their federal, state and local tax payments, and their contributions to the solvency of vital programs such as Social Security and Medicare. The increase […]

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI): Created for White Women, Not Black Women?

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI): Created for White Women, Not Black Women?

By Esther Claudette Gittens Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a central focus in corporate America, academia, and government institutions. These programs are designed to promote workplace equity and opportunities for historically marginalized groups. However, a critical perspective suggests that DEI efforts have largely benefited white women more than Black women, despite being […]