The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has released a fact sheet warning of the potential negative impacts of Project 2025, a conservative plan to restructure the federal government, on Black communities in areas such as criminal justice, the economy, and education.
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Posted inOpinion
Concerned about democracy? Your school board could hold the key
School boards are the backbone of our democratic process, influencing the education of nearly 90% of America’s children, and it is crucial to ensure diverse representation on these boards to identify inequities and implement inclusive policies.
Posted in2024 Elections
House Democrats host Project 2025 hearing to warn voters about potential impacts
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democratic leaders held a discussion on Project 2025, warning voters of the devastating consequences if former President Donald Trump is reelected, including criminalizing abortion nationwide and slashing Social Security and Medicare programs.
Posted in2024 Elections
Kamala Harris Trounces Trump in Debate
Instead of Trump and his circus of chaos, America can choose a president who will lead and behave with dignity, respect, and maturity.
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Posted inCivil Rights
Black kids have a political voice, too
Black students are being encouraged to flex their political power by participating in activism and voting, as they can make a huge difference in swaying election outcomes.
Posted inWord In Black
How will Project 2025 impact Black America?
Project 2025, a far-reaching Republican Party plan to remake the federal government, could lead to poorer public schools, worse health outcomes, aggressive policing, politicized healthcare, and a ban on abortion, while also eliminating the Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Black Vote, Black Power: Trump is losing it
Donald Trump is losing momentum in the 2024 presidential election, while Kamala Harris is gaining momentum and Republican pollster Frank Luntz has not seen anything like this in 30 days.
Posted inReligion
Rev. Jamal Bryant’s 5-5-5 plan mobilizes voter turnout amid Project 2025 threat
Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, GA, has launched Project 5-5-5, a voter mobilization effort, in response to Project 2025, to educate and mobilize the community to protect their democratic rights.
Posted inNational News
Project FREEDOM unveiled to combat controversial project
Project FREEDOM, a new strategy to engage Black voters in four key battleground areas, aims to provide a policy agenda for Democrats ahead of the November election, focusing on four pillars of freedom to live, learn, vote, and thrive.
Posted inWord In Black
Kamala Harris for President
Word In Black endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States, citing her transformational leadership, commitment to civil rights, and advocacy for underserved communities.
Posted inU.S. Government
Project 2025: The 900-page guide to snuffing out American democracy
Project 2025, a far-right plan to end the American democracy and turn America into an autocracy, has been endorsed by over a hundred far-right organizations and is opposed by the majority of Americans due to its potential harm to healthcare, education, and climate change.
Posted inNational News
Trump challenges Biden, teases VP selection upon return to campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on July 9 with a televised rally in Florida, challenging President Biden to a debate and a game of golf, while denying involvement with Project 2025.