CBC sounds alarm to protect SNAP benefits
By Lauren Burke Contributing Writer (BlackPressUSA) — During a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on March 25, members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) spoke out with concern about budgetary threats ... Trump floats compensation for January 6 rioters
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (BlackPressUSA.com) — While African Americans continue to fight for long-promised reparations for slavery and its lasting impacts, President Donald Trump is now considering compensation for the ... Trump orders purge of Black History from Smithsonian, targets African American Museum
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (BlackPressUSA) — Even the most cynical observers knew this day would come. With largest-ever Medicaid cuts, 79 million Americans face health care loss
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer (American Community Media) — The budget resolution to slash at least $880 billion through 2034 in health care and nutrition programs was proposed to the U.S. House ... Board of Regents recommends moving UNO back to LSU System
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The state’s higher education oversight board unanimously voted on Wednesday of last week to recommend moving the University of New Orleans, which has struggled with ... DEI rollback costs Target billions and loyalty
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By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana, citing the need to immediately address system outages at the state Office of Motor ... Big boots to fill: Anthony Hingle Jr. didn’t touch beads or feathers for 32 years. Now he’s back in town, continuing the work of his father, Flagboy Meathead, a legend among Black Masking Indians
By Katy Rechdahl The Lens With about a week left until Mardi Gras, Anthony Hingle Jr. went to his parents’ house to finish a set of beaded pterodactyls. Using white plastic from ... Hyundai to build $5.8b steel mill in Louisiana
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — South Korean automaker Hyundai announced Monday that it plans to build a $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana to manufacture metal alloys for the company’s ... Louisiana wind energy proponents change their tune as Trump pauses development
By Elise Plunk Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Wind energy has gained some momentum in Louisiana, where there has been bipartisan support for policy to launch the alternative power source off its coast. ...
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