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MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CUTS TO COMMUITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION FUNDING

“The Trump administration’s termination of federal grants that support community violence intervention programs has a profound impact on our city, municipalities across the nation, and is both destructive and hypocritical on a massive scale. These critical initiatives affect innovative approaches like conflict mediation, therapy, counseling, and youth mentoring, significantly contributing to a safer and stronger […]

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COMMENTARY: Wake Up, Black Voters. Don’t Let Trump’s Lies Fool You 

Excerpt: ST. LOUIS AMERICAN — There is data that shows that the Democratic candidate for president over the last five presidential elections since 2000 has averaged 90% of the Black vote with an average of only 8% for the GOP candidate. In addition, the overwhelming concern of most Black voters continues to be race and racism with a particular aversion to the reprehensible and duplicitous Trump who has shown repeatedly that he is an instigator of racial hate. Any relationship he has with Black voters has been deceptive and disingenuous.

Op-Ed: Why MAGA Policies are Detrimental to Black Communities

MAGA proponents peddle baseless claims of widespread voter fraud to justify voter suppression tactics that disproportionately target Black voters. From restrictive voter ID laws to purging voter rolls to limiting early voting hours, these measures are designed to silence the voices of marginalized communities. and maintain the status quo of power and privilege.

Op-Ed: Why MAGA Policies Are Detrimental to Black Communities

NNPA NEWSWIRE – MAGA proponents peddle baseless claims of widespread voter fraud to justify voter suppression tactics that disproportionately target Black voters. From restrictive voter ID laws to purging voter rolls to limiting early voting hours, these measures are designed to silence the voices of marginalized communities. and maintain the status quo of power and privilege.