AG James Leads 14 Attorneys General in Reminding Educational Institutions of Benefits and Legality of DEIA Initiatives NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in issuing guidance to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities outlining the benefits, legality, and importance of common diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In the initial days of his second term, President Donald J. Trump has enacted a series of executive orders that have profound implications for civil rights in the United States. These directives, often framed as efforts to promote “merit-based opportunity” and eliminate “radical” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been […]
By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants and for people with temporary status in the U.S. Executive Order 14156: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship departs from over 125 years of precedent […]
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 […]
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By:Orion Rummler | 19news.org |Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump has directed the federal government to begin a campaign to monitor and influence K-12 curriculum — a move that former Education Department staff describe as unprecedented interference into the country’s education system with the purpose of targeting marginalized groups, particularly transgender students. In an […]
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 Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit : Anna Moneymaker / shutterstock.com Elon Musk, born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, is a globally recognized entrepreneur known for his roles in companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). His early life in South Africa, particularly during the apartheid era, has been […]
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 […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Click here to know your rights. On January 23, 2025, U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, labeling it “blatantly unconstitutional.” Background of the Executive Order President Trump’s executive order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value […]