Author: Stefi Mar

The Black Press: The Last Line of Defense as Trump Seizes Control of the National Archives

Donald Trump’s recent takeover of the National Archives marks yet another chilling step in his broader campaign to rewrite history, erasing the truths that challenge his authoritarian ambitions. With the forced resignation of Acting Archivist William Bosanko, Trump and his allies are moving swiftly to reshape how American history is recorded, preserved, and ultimately remembered. This power grab, executed under the banner of Project 2025 and backed by figures like Elon Musk, is more than just an attack on government records—it is an existential threat to the preservation of Black history and the truth itself.

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Black Journalists, Activists Condemn MSNBC for Firing Joy Reid

MSNBC has parted ways with Joy Reid, marking the departure of another prominent Black woman from the network. Reid joins Rashida Jones, the first Black woman to head a major cable news network, along with Melissa Harris-Perry and Tiffany Cross. All four women brought critical, unapologetic perspectives on race, politics, and power—voices that many believe are being systematically eliminated.

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40th Annual Kingdom Parade in Los Angeles

It was both a good and great day in Los Angeles on Monday, February 17, 2025. Angelenos were thankful for the President’s Day Holiday as well as it being a beautiful day to be outdoors with plenty of sun and clear blue skies. Let’s not forget that we are also celebrating Black History Month and African American Heritage Month.

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NAACP, Black Press of America Call for Economic Action as Corporations Retreat from Diversity Commitments

The NAACP is urging Black Americans to direct their economic power toward companies that have maintained their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion as corporate America faces mounting conservative pressure. The civil rights organization has released a spending guide identifying businesses that have upheld or reversed their DEI promises, stressing the importance of economic leverage in fighting racial equity.

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