Today: March 17, 2026
Washington, D.C. is once again at the center of a tug-of-war with Congress—this time over a $1.1 billion budget cut that city officials say will devastate public services. In March 2025, under a newly enacted continuing resolution (CR), D.C. was forced to…
Morgan DeBaun has never been afraid to build her own table. As the founder and CEO of Blavity Inc.—the media company she launched from her San Francisco apartment in 2014—she’s built a cultural empire that centers Black voices, scales multi-million dollar brands,…
Mayor Bowser’s Balancing Act in Trump’s Washington In the turbulent political landscape of Donald Trump’s second presidency, Washington, D.C., finds itself at the crossroads of pragmatism and principle. Mayor Muriel Bowser, once a vocal critic of Trump’s policies, now engages in a…
DEI initiatives have been under relentless attack in recent years. Corporations that once championed diversity efforts in response to the racial justice movements of 2020 are now retreating under conservative legal threats and political headwinds. The rollback is not just symbolic—it is…
In the first weeks of February 2025, Elon Musk growing role in the U.S. government has sparked a lot of talk. As the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and other companies, Musk has been given a special title: “special government employee” (SGE). This…
The nationwide boycott of Target stores, launched on February 1, 2025, has garnered significant attention in response to the corporation’s decision to cut its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. Activists and community leaders, particularly in Minnesota, are calling for a long-term…
As the Trump administration prepares to implement its 2025 tariffs, these changes in U.S. trade policy will have far-reaching effects on industries, consumers, and global trade, particularly for communities within the multicultural diaspora. From the impact on the cost of goods to…
The 2025 Grammys marked a monumental shift in the way the music industry recognizes and celebrates multicultural and Black talent. As the event unfolded, it was evident that the spotlight was not just on the glittering performances and star-studded red carpet but…
The United States, once the self-styled torchbearer of democracy, is now teetering on the edge of oligarchy—a system where the rich few pull the strings and everyone else fights for crumbs. Let’s not sugarcoat it: the “land of the free” has sold…
Montgomery County, Maryland, continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to its diverse communities in the face of ongoing immigration enforcement policies from the Trump administration. The County’s Office of Community Partnerships (OCP) reaffirmed its dedication during a recent virtual information session where local…
