The air in Washington has grown thick with a familiar tension, the kind that precedes the shuttering of government offices and the silencing of paychecks for thousands of workers. Yet at the heart of this looming shutdown lies something far greater than partisan brinkmanship: a ferocious fight for the soul of America’s healthcare.
The nation trembles, and the numbers do not lie. A new Quinnipiac University national poll reveals that 79 percent of voters believe the United States is in the grip of a political crisis, a judgment cast in the shadow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
The doors of opportunity remain locked for too many. A new LendingTree analysis reveals that Black-owned businesses faced the highest rejection rate for financing in 2024, with 39% denied loans, lines of credit, or merchant cash advances. Hispanic-owned businesses followed at 29%. By contrast, just 18% of white-owned businesses were turned away.
As Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown, one critical issue at stake is the continuation of federal subsidies that make health insurance affordable for millions of Americans. If lawmakers fail to pass a budget or a temporary stopgap known as a Continuing Resolution (CR) by Sept. 30, enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) under the Affordable Care Act will expire at the end of this year.
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Facing a Sept. 13 deadline to pass and submit bills for the 2024–25 legislative session, California lawmakers advanced several key measures to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided this guide on autism spectrum disorder as part of a series of briefs that offer basic information about common disabilities and tips for educators as they support children with disabilities.
Do you hope to ignite your young child’s love of learning and lay the foundation for a fulfilling future? The Montessori approach offers a joyful, secure, and nurturing environment where young children can thrive. At the Early Childhood level (ages 2 ½ – 6), children are encouraged to explore, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning. The Montessori Method fosters independence, confidence, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.
Obstetricians have long advised their pregnant patients that Tylenol is the safest option to reduce fever or pain. President Donald Trump stood before a national audience on Sept. 22 and contradicted that.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus were split on the question of whether Charlie Kirk, a rightwing commentator with controversial views on race, should be honored by a lengthy Republican-penned resolution in his honor.
At the annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation awards dinner that marks the end of the half-century-old legislative conference commonly known as “CBC Week,” the notable speakers of the evening were blunt in their remarks.
The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., pulsed with history and urgency as the Black Press of America gathered for its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception. The evening honored House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke, and Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr. Cummings, who now serves on the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee, put the night into sharp focus.
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has now broken a few records with his return to the air after doing battle with the Trump Administration.
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facebooktwitterinstagram Los Angeles, CA- The Los Angeles Carnival Festival, a nonprofit organization, in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles and Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson,
facebooktwitterinstagram The California Legislature just concluded its legislative session on September 13, 2025, and sent Governor Newsom many significant and consequential legislation that can alter
The 30th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival is one for the history and record books. The Central Avenue Jazz Festival was presented by Los Angeles City Councilman Curren D. Price, Jr., in conjunction with the Coalition for Responsible Community Development and Concerned Citizens of South-Central Los Angeles. This free, family-friendly festival celebrated a milestone on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The party on the block was held on Central Avenue between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the north and Vernon Avenue to the south.
