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07/10/2025

While abortion remains legal in Michigan, Medicaid still won’t cover it except in limited cases — leaving low-income residents without equitable access. Learn more about the financial divide:

Abortion is legal in Michigan but Medicaid funding restrictions leave low-income residents struggling to access care.

07/10/2025

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07/10/2025

Opposition to President Trump’s new budget is rising sharply, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll. Most Americans — including many Republicans — back more funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Get the details:

A new poll shows rising opposition to Trump’s budget cuts, with most Americans backing more funding for Social Security and Medicare.

07/10/2025

Born on in 1943, Arthur Ashe broke barriers in tennis — and then used his voice to champion civil rights, HIV/AIDS awareness and justice worldwide. Discover his lasting legacy:

Born July 10, 1943, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win the U.S. Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon — and a global activist.

07/10/2025

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who has been outspoken about human rights abuses in Gaza. The move comes as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Washington and is being criticized as an effort to silence international watchdogs. Read more:

The Trump administration sanctions U.N. investigator Francesca Albanese, who has criticized Israel’s war in Gaza.

07/09/2025

A major change from the IRS may allow churches to endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status — raising concerns about dark money, political manipulation, and the future of the Black church’s civic role. Read more:

The IRS has signaled that churches can endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status, raising church-state concerns.

07/09/2025

Clark Atlanta University is partnering with IBM SkillsBuild to give HBCU students a powerful entry point into the world of artificial intelligence. From AI labs to capstone projects, this program is building the next generation of Black tech leaders. Read more:

Clark Atlanta University partners with IBM SkillsBuild to train HBCU students and faculty in AI, preparing them to shape the future of tech.

07/09/2025

The Supreme Court just cleared the way for President Trump’s controversial plan to slash the federal workforce — despite lower courts finding it unconstitutional. Tens of thousands of jobs, including those tied to food safety and veterans’ care, are now at risk. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stood alone in dissent. Read more:

The Supreme Court cleared Trump’s plan to overhaul the federal workforce, allowing deep agency cuts and mass terminations despite prior rulings.

07/09/2025

On July 9, 1893, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams made history with the first successful open-heart surgery. His legacy lives on not only in medicine but in his fight for racial equity in healthcare. Discover the story behind the surgery that changed it all:

On July 9, 1893, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams made history with the first successful open-heart surgery — breaking medical and racial barriers.

07/08/2025

President Trump’s latest move could strip student loan forgiveness from public servants — based not on income or service, but political affiliation. LGBTQ clinics, immigration nonprofits and more could be blacklisted under a PSLF overhaul. Read the full story:

Trump’s new PSLF overhaul could deny loan forgiveness to workers based on politics, targeting LGBTQ, immigration, and advocacy groups.

07/08/2025

President Trump has delayed sweeping tariffs on 14 nations, but the damage may already be underway. From letters warning of 40% hikes to a 400-point Dow drop, global allies and American families alike are bracing for impact. Full breakdown:

Trump delays new tariffs on 14 nations until Aug. 1, but major hikes loom — and American families could feel the cost.

07/08/2025

Trump just signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. It slashes Medicaid, SNAP, and student aid — but delays the worst cuts until after 2026. Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick says this is “the devastation of America” and ties it to the far-right Project 2025 agenda. Read the full breakdown:

President Trump’s OBBB Act slashes Medicaid, SNAP, and student aid while delaying the most severe cuts until after 2026.