Author: Stefi Mar

Beyoncé, Tariffs, and the Battle for Black America

Beyoncé, Tariffs, and the Battle for Black America

May 6, 2025 | , , ,

On the April 30 edition of the Black Press of America’s daily program Let It Be Known, hosts Stacy M. Brown and Niele Anderson discussed the economic threats posed by tariffs, the weaponization of federal institutions, and a troubling smear campaign against veteran White House correspondent April D. Ryan. The show opened with a pre-recorded video dissecting the real-world effects of Trump’s tariff policies, which have yet to fully hit consumer prices because companies previously stockpiled goods ahead of implementation.

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A Concern for Shortages of Essential Goods

A Concern for Shortages of Essential Goods

May 6, 2025 | , ,

“Anything that raises consumer prices on necessities will hit Black Americans hard, says Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. This week, a Senate resolution to reverse President Trump’s tariffs on imports failed in a vote of 49-49. Rhode Island Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse missed the vote as he returned from South Korea, and Republican Mitch McConnell did not vote.

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Trump’s FAA Under Fire again After Three near Misses at Reagan Airport

Trump’s FAA Under Fire again After Three near Misses at Reagan Airport

May 6, 2025 | , , , ,

A helicopter operated by the U.S. Park Police forced three commercial aircraft to abort landings at Reagan National Airport on Sunday, again raising concerns about airspace safety in the Washington, D.C. region under the Trump administration. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Flight 3716, American Eagle 5219, and United 2166 were all instructed to perform go-around maneuvers when a Park Police helicopter entered restricted airspace.

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