The NAACP and environmental advocates plan to sue xAI over pollution from its Memphis data center, citing concerns about air quality and the impact on the predominantly Black communities surrounding the facility.
Tag: Elon Musk
Posted inU.S. Government
Critics question 2024 results as Musk tactics surface
A Wisconsin nonprofit has filed a legal complaint accusing Elon Musk, his America PAC, and a Musk-affiliated group called United States of America Inc. of violating state election laws by bribing voters.
Posted inPOLITICS
Relationship between 47th president and key advisor implodes in spectacular public feud
The once-powerful alliance between the 47th president and Elon Musk has dramatically collapsed in a public clash, with mutual threats and insults exchanged over social media. Their fallout—sparked by criticism of the White House’s spending bill—has had political, personal, and financial consequences, including a sharp drop in Tesla’s stock and threats to Musk’s government contracts.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
South Africa’s president asks for answers and contradicts US president on White killings
By April RyanWashington D.C. Bureau Chief BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The build-up for the Oval Office meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump resulted in a spectacle of a presidential show and tell. President Trump worked to support the alleged claims that thousands of White South African farmers have been killed with […]
Posted inU.S. Government
No. 47’s administration welcomes 59 White South Africans as refugees
The 47th president’s administration admitted 59 White South Africans as refugees, citing claims of persecution and violence, though South Africa’s government and experts strongly dispute these claims as unfounded and politically motivated. Critics question why this group was prioritized over others fleeing war and oppression, especially given the administration’s broader suspension of refugee resettlement efforts.
Posted inU.S. Government
The White House seeks sharp spending cuts in 2026 budget plan
The White House’s 2026 budget proposal seeks deep cuts to domestic programs—including child care, disease research, and education—while significantly boosting defense and deportation funding, reflecting the 47th president’s ideological agenda. Critics argue the plan would harm vulnerable Americans and cripple essential services, while supporters praise it as a bold step toward fiscal discipline and national security.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
State of Downtown Forum tackles challenges and opportunities for D.C.’s future
At the State of Downtown Forum, D.C. leaders highlighted the looming loss of economic activity as federal workforce reductions threaten to remove 40,000 employed residents from the city. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized the importance of retaining these workers and attracting new jobs to ensure the District’s economic stability, especially in light of a budget shortfall caused by federal government interference.
Posted inTechnology
Is artificial intelligence key to economic mobility or will it increase disparities?
By Leah Mallory Artificial Intelligence is definitely a tool for financial empowerment, but not the key to economic growth since the racial wealth gap predates AI, experts explained. “I don’t think AI is an end-all-be-all and the mothership to Black economic mobility because the systemic issues that Black communities have faced on a general scale […]
Posted inNational News
Protesters denounce 47th president and billionaire ally in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies across the US
Thousands of protesters rallied across all 50 states on April 5 in the largest demonstration yet against President Trump’s administration, criticizing sweeping government cuts, immigration policies, and threats to civil rights under the leadership of Trump and adviser Elon Musk. Organized by over 150 advocacy groups, the peaceful “Hands Off!” protests reflected widespread outrage over actions impacting Social Security, LGBTQ+ rights, and federal agency staffing.
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland protestors say ‘Hands Off’ social security, education, federal jobs and more
On April 5, hundreds of Marylanders protested outside Baltimore City Hall, denouncing the recent executive orders that threaten social security, education, federal jobs and civil rights. Demonstrators expressed alarm over sweeping federal cuts, rising economic instability and what they see as a rollback of basic rights and protections.
Posted inDMV News
Fallout from chops to federal government felt in the Virginia governor’s race
As the current U.S. presidential administration moves aggressively to cut government jobs, Virginia—home to thousands of federal workers—faces a political battleground where the economic ripple effects could shape the 2025 governor’s race.
Posted inU.S. Government
Ranking members Mfume and Connolly demand answers from postal board of governors on sudden departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and shady DOGE agreement
Reps. Kweisi Mfume and Gerald E. Connolly have called for an urgent briefing from the U.S. Postal Service’s Board of Governors following Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s abrupt resignation after signing a cost-cutting agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Their letter raises concerns about the Trump administration’s efforts to restructure or privatize the Postal Service, potentially jeopardizing mail delivery and agency independence.