By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / shutterstock.com Washington, DC : Despite the chaos, cruelty, and intentional strategy of the Trump administration to overwhelm sectors affected by its multiple and draconian executive orders on various fronts, not only on immigration, we still see examples of resistance even though the challenges are […]
Editorial credit: Nelson Antoine / shutterstock.com U.S. freezes critical aid as gangs prepare to attack Port-au-Prince Washington, D.C. — Today, House Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s 90-day halt of foreign funding – including a freeze on a $15 million committed contribution for […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com In recent years, the United States has witnessed a deepening polarization, with tensions escalating between certain segments of the white working-class population and proponents of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This divide has been influenced by political figures and influential leaders, notably former President […]
By Janet Howard | NBV Exclusive| Editorial credit: Antonio Scorza / Shutterstock.com Angela Davis, synonymous with activism, education, and justice, recently celebrated her birthday, a moment to reflect on her extraordinary contributions to society. As a prominent figure in the fight for civil rights and social justice, Davis’s achievements inspire new generations. In this article, […]
By Brian Figeroux | Editorial credit: ZB Photos / shutterstock.com In January 2025, Congressman Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduced a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to permit former President Donald Trump to seek a third, non-consecutive term. Notably, the proposed amendment includes a clause that would prevent former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George […]
Washington, DC — The Trump team’s array of Day One announcements on immigration and the border are sweeping in scope and by design, part of a purposeful “shock and awful” effort that aims to overwhelm potential opposition by sheer volume. While we join policy and legal experts in poring over the fine print to assess […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. January 2025, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that have significant implications for civil rights in the United States. These actions, encompassing areas such as diversity initiatives, immigration policies, and LGBTQ+ rights, represent a marked shift in federal policy. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a staunch advocate for […]
By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice President-elect Donald Trump confirmed reports that he plans to declare a legally dubious national emergency when he returns to power in January 2025, this time in order to carry out the “bloody” detention and mass deportation of millions of our undocumented neighbors, and likely some U.S. citizens as well. In […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Anna Moneymaker / Shutterstock.com Elon Musk, the CEO of companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and the owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has been a polarizing figure in recent years. His statements and actions have raised concerns among marginalized communities, including Black individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ […]
By Beverly Moran, THE CONVERSATION The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into law during his first term as president, will expire on Dec. 31, 2024. As Trump and Republicans prepare to negotiate new tax cuts in 2025, it’s worth gleaning lessons from the president-elect’s first set of cuts. The […]