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“I Won’t Capitulate” - New York Attorney General Tish James
By April Ryan Black Press USA Just hours after the one-count indictment of bank fraud against Black New York Attorney General Tish James, Black women are coming together to stand against Donald Trump and his ongoing attacks on them. Several groups, including the NAACP, are standing in support of James for doing her job, which involves trying to prosecute alleged unlawful acts by the president.
Juneteenth and President Trump
By April Ryan BlackPressUSA.com Newswire Washington Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent President Trump is set to proclaim the federal observance of Juneteenth as the White House is open for business on this holiday.
Juneteenth and President Trump
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Juneteenth is a day for African Americans in this nation to connect to their ancestry. It honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. The primary focus is freedom and the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. President Trump was set to proclaim the federal observance of Juneteenth as the White House is open for business on this holiday.
The Black Economy
By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent Rev. Al Sharpton met Tuesday morning with PepsiCo leadership at the company’s global headquarters in Purchase, New York, following sharp criticism of the food and beverage giant’s decision to scale back nearly $500 million in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Hands off! Jen Rubin and April Ryan kick off the day of action
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Trump’s press chief shows she’s more than capable of going full North Korea
Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s press secretary, at the White House briefing on Tuesday. Photograph: Samuel Corum/EPA “Clear a path!” shouted the big shots of TV news as they tried to squeeze their way through reporters packed like sardines into the White House briefing room to get to their front row seats. Tempers frayed, foreheads perspired and necks strained similar to passengers itching to get off a plane. The first press briefing of a new administration is always a standing-room-only event.
Merit Vs DEI
By April Ryan “He [President Trump] is sanctioning…employment discrimination,” says Marc Morial the President and CEO of the National Urban League. Morial said he has talked to McDonald’s executives who recently dropped their DEI efforts as well as Walmart and he stepped off an unofficial board of Facebook as they moved to end DEI without consulting with that board. Morial made these statements on the Black Press USA show Make it Plain.
"The Threat That Unregulated AI Poses to CIvil Rights and National Security"
"The threat that unregulated AI poses to Civil rights and national Security" is a top priority of the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights according to its President and Executive Director, Damon Hewitt. The rights organization has been working to reach Trump officials on AI bias data they presented to the major 2024 presidential campaigns during the race for the White House. Just days into the second Trump term, Damon Hewitt says the priority hasn't changed but the "strategy" will.
Former President Jimmy Carter, a proponent for Black civil rights, dead at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and longest-lived former commander-in-chief, has died at the age of 100. In February of this year, Carter made the decision to begin in-home hospice care without further medical treatment for brain cancer. Carter was diagnosed in 2015 and initially recovered from the cancer before it later returned.
Scoop: Biden issues record clemency and pardons for nearly 1,500 Americans Original
President Joe Biden will issue clemency on Thursday for nearly 1,500 people sentenced to home confinement and 39 individuals who were convicted of non-violent crimes, theGrio is first to report. President Biden’s executive action is the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history by any American president. “Mercy is being granted” for “proven rehabilitation” efforts, according to a source at the White House close to the clemency process.
Biden White House poised to announce historic preemptive pardons as pressure mounts
Some pardon announcements are expected in the coming days from the Biden White House. Sources told theGrio the Biden administration is working around the clock on a two-pronged pardon issuance before President Joe Biden leaves office at noon Eastern on Jan. 20, 2025, when Donald Trump is sworn in as the next president of the United States. The two-pronged pardon announcement will consist of the regular pardon process that typically happens at the end of a presidential term.
Trump's plans for mass deportations and tariffs could severely cost Black households
“The economy of Los Angeles will come to a halt,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as the city prepares for the incoming Trump administration’s threat of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants soon after Donald Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2025. Economists note that migrant labor critically supports the national economy, particularly in U.S. cities. However, if immigrant workers are forced to leave the country, the impact would be significant, said Mayor Bass.
Biden's pardon of son renews calls to pardon ex-Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby
“It is time for Joe Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby,” said attorney and political strategist Angela Rye in reaction to President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. The sweeping presidential pardon came after Biden explicitly said he would not pardon his son, who was federally convicted of gun possession and tax evasion.
'It is on and poppin': Leaders prepare for battle against Trump administration hostile to civil rights
During his first and successful run for president in 2016, Donald Trump asked Black Americans, “What do you have to lose?” Lawyers and civil rights leaders say they stand to lose a lot in Trump’s second presidential administration. In anticipation of what Trump has already vowed to do, groups are gearing up for a fight to prevent the further erosion of civil rights under the president-elect’s incoming second administration.
Trump abolishing Education Department spells doom for Black America
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education is being criticized as a potential whitewashing of America’s education system and a challenge to Title I and Title VI that could defund special education, school lunch programs, and possible cancellation of summer schools.
Biden to meet with Trump for White House tradition Trump broke four years ago
President-elect Donald Trump, the incoming 47th president of the United States of America, will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday in the Oval Office as part of a peaceful transition of power tradition at the White House. The peaceful transition of power dates back to 1801, when a president from the outgoing administration handed over power to the incoming administration and an opposing political party.
Biden to meet with Trump for White House tradition Trump broke four years ago
The peaceful transition of power dates back to 1801, when a president from the outgoing administration handed over power to the incoming administration and an opposing political party. President-elect Donald Trump, the incoming 47th president of the United States of America, will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday in the Oval Office as part of a peaceful transition of power tradition at the White House.
Why did Kamala Harris lose the election? Inside the missed messages and Trump’s unexpected gains
For Democrats and Kamala Harris supporters, the question of “what happened” has been floating through text messages, cyberspace, phone calls, and other modes of communication since late last night and early this morning. It may perhaps be a lingering thought for many Americans in the months to come.
More than 600 Black women join Kamala Harris on the ballot in historic 2024 election
As Kamala Harris awaits her fate as to whether she will become America’s first female and Black female president, the vice president leads a long list of Black women who will be on the ballot in large numbers nationwide this general election. Beyond Harris’ run for president, scores of Black women are running for office, including U.S. Senate candidates Lisa Blunt Rochester in Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland.
Exonerated Five concerned about safety amid Trump defamation case, attorney says
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Watch: Exonerated Five concerned about safety amid Trump defamation case, attorney says
The outcome of this Nov. 5 presidential election will determine the speed at which a lawsuit filed against former President Donald Trump by the Exonerated Five, formerly known as the Central Park Five, will move forward in federal court. The lawsuit, filed on Oct. 21 against Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, alleges that on Sept. 10, Trump defamed the five Black and Latino men during the ABC News televised presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Will Democrats and Republicans better engage Black men after Nov. 5?
After the exhaustive and yet necessary conversations and news stories about how Black men have been taken for granted in this election cycle and the efforts to win their vote, the question remains whether both political parties will find actual solutions to better engaging Black men after Nov. 5. TheGrio reached out to both political parties to discuss their long-term plan for Black men.
Will Democrats and Republicans better engage Black men after Nov. 5?
Comedian D.L. Hughley tells theGrio it is time for Black men to “weld political power that is available to us.” After the exhaustive and yet necessary conversations and news stories about how Black men have been taken for granted in this election cycle and the efforts to win their vote, the question remains whether both political parties will find actual solutions to better engaging Black men after Nov. 5. TheGrio reached out to both political parties to discuss their long-term plan for Black men.
Beyond polls between Harris and Trump, one candidate stands out with advantage
In the final days before the presidential election, polls indicate that Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee former President Donald Trump‘s race is too close to call. However, there are some notable and unconventional observations that are not traditional markers for a White House win but are significant to consider. Out of the two presidential hopefuls, one candidate stands out.
Watch: Biden reflects on his Black agenda and what he wished he did differently
In an exclusive interview with theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, President Joe Biden reflected on his Black agenda over the past nearly four years and more. “I wish we could have gotten more work done quicker in terms of the Black agenda,” Biden admitted. However, the 46th president of the United States listed off a number of achievements during his administration, including reducing Black poverty and unemployment.
Watch: Biden explains why he wants to eliminate every lead pipe in America
“It is important that we focus on things that change people’s lives,” said President Joe Biden while in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week as he focused on the effects of lead pipes in the nation’s antiquated infrastructure system. Lead pipe remediation was a campaign promise that took three years to implement as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had to overturn a Trump-era policy.
Watch: Biden reflects on Harris as governing partner and her historic run to succeed him
“She believes, as I do, everyone deserves a fighting chance,” said President Joe Biden about his vice president, Kamala Harris, and her historic run to become the 47th president of the United States of America. In an exclusive interview with theGrio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Biden said he has “great confidence” in his governing partner as she embarks on her quest to the White House with four weeks to go before voters cast their ballots on Nov. 5.
Watch: Biden reflects on Harris as governing partner and her historic run to succeed him
October 10, 2024 at 11:53 AM In an exclusive interview with theGrio, President Joe Biden says he has “great confidence” in his vice president and explains why electing her in November is a “big deal.” “She believes, as I do, everyone deserves a fighting chance,” said President Joe Biden about his vice president, Kamala Harris, and her historic run to become the 47th president of the United States of America.
Watch: Biden calls out 'misinformation' on hurricane recovery, calls on Congress to act Original
“Congress better be ready to step up to help,” President Joe Biden told theGrio in an exclusive interview in the wake of the anticipated devastation from Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida by as early as Wednesday evening.
Watch: Democratic pollster Terrance Woodbury breaks down Harris plan for economy Original
This week, “The Hill with April Ryan” catches up with Democratic pollster Terrance Woodbury, founder of the polling firm HIT Strategies and a surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Woodbury tells theGrio that the economy is the number one issue for American voters. Among Black voters, in particular, Woodbury says the general sentiment is that “costs are too damn high.” The numbers cruncher clarifies that Black Americans’ concerns about the economy go beyond inflation.
Watch: White House on importance of President Biden's trip to Angola
President Joe Biden is headed to Angola on Oct. 13. The trip will mark history as the 46th President of the United States will be the first American commander in chief to visit the oil-rich country. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told theGrio during Monday’s press briefing that Biden is keeping his “commitment” to visit the continent of Africa. The travel will also celebrate “the evolution of the U.S.- Angola relationship,” she noted.
Watch: White House on importance of President Biden’s trip to Angola
October 1, 2024 at 9:54 AM White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells theGrio that the president’s visit fulfills his “commitment” to the African continent. President Joe Biden is headed to Angola on Oct. 13. The trip will mark history as the 46th President of the United States will be the first American commander in chief to visit the oil-rich country.
Watch: Black immigrant advocate has a message for Harris-Walz campaign Original
The head of a leading Black immigrant rights group has tough words for both the Trump-Vance and Harris-Walz campaigns. On this week’s “The Hill with April Ryan,” Nana Gyamfi, executive director at Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), calls out the racist conspiracies and policy positions pushed about Haitian immigrants by Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Watch: Congresswoman Plaskett slams Republicans for blocking censure of Higgins over racist post
U.S. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett lambasted Republicans for blocking a measure by the Congressional Black Caucus to censure U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., for his racist and now-deleted tweet disparaging Haitians. “Like nothing to see here. Move on,” said Plaskett of her Republican colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Watch: Lee Merritt says police reform must take 'different' path after years of federal inaction Original
TheGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” recently spoke with state Rep. Justin J. Pearson of Tennessee, Lee Merritt, a national civil rights attorney, and Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change. The political leaders discussed the importance of activating the vote only weeks before the Nov. 5 election. They also talked about what voters can expect if Democrats lose control of the United States Senate and other top policy issues.
Watch: Rep. Byron Donalds talks Trump's appeal to Black male voters Original
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, one of a handful of Black Republicans in Congress, recently talked to theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” about his staunch support for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and the Republican nominee’s appeal to Black men. Before last week’s presidential debate between Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, Congressman Donalds said he believes Trump is seeing a surge in support from Black male voters.
Inside debate spin room, Trump talks to theGrio and is confronted by Exonerated Five member
In the spin room following the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in Philadelphia on Tuesday, theGrio caught up with high-profile Democratic and Republican officials about where they feel the election stands after the prime-time showdown.
Inside debate spin room, Trump talks to theGrio and is confronted by Exonerated Five member
September 11, 2024 at 2:44 PM The Republican presidential nominee, who many say lost the debate to Vice President Kamala Harris, made a surprise appearance before reporters on Tuesday night. In the spin room following the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in Philadelphia on Tuesday, theGrio caught up with high-profile Democratic and Republican officials about where they feel the election stands after the prime-time showdown.
Inside debate spin room, Trump talks to theGrio and is confronted by Exonerated Five member
The Republican presidential nominee, who many say lost the debate to Vice President Kamala Harris, made a surprise appearance before reporters on Tuesday night. In the spin room following the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in Philadelphia on Tuesday, theGrio caught up with high-profile Democratic and Republican officials about where they feel the election stands after the prime-time showdown.
TheGrio presents TV simulcast of ABC News Harris-Trump presidential debate Original
As the nation awaits Tuesday’s first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, viewers can watch the historic showdown on theGrio cable television network. TheGrio, owned by Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, will air a special television simulcast of ABC News’ highly anticipated “Race for the White House” presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The event will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Black leaders and celebs are all in after Harris' coronation at DNC Original
After Kamala Harris accepted her historic nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention, Black leaders in politics and within the civil rights community told theGrio they were all in to ensure her victory in November. “This night means everything,” said Raymond Santana, a member of the Central Park Five, also known as the Exonerated Five.
Watch: Hakeem Jeffries explains why Democrats are united behind Harris at DNC
TheGrio caught up with U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the minority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, outside the United Center where thousands are gathered for the Democratic National Convention. “We are excited and unified,” said the congressman, who expressed glee and excitement about the candidacies of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the Democratic nominees for president and vice president.
Watch: Hakeem Jeffries explains why Democrats are united behind Harris at DNC
August 21, 2024 at 11:04 AM During an interview with theGrio outside the United Center in Chicago, the House of Representatives minority leader described the once-rocky path to the convention as a “joyful journey.” TheGrio caught up with U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the minority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, outside the United Center where thousands are gathered for the Democratic National Convention.
Watch: Hakeem Jeffries explains why Democrats are united behind Harris at DNC
April Ryan August 21, 2024 at 7:04 AM·1 min read During an interview with theGrio outside the United Center in Chicago, the House of Representatives minority leader described the once-rocky path to the convention as a “joyful journey.” TheGrio caught up with U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the minority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, outside the United Center where thousands are gathered for the Democratic National Convention.
Watch: Former Wisconson Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes says DNC is 'beginning of hope'
Elections Despite the pomp and circumstance of the Democratic National Convention, where thousands are gathered at the United Center in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are still stumping for votes. The Democratic ticket traveled to Milwaukee, a city in the battleground state of Wisconsin, to deliver remarks at a campaign rally.
NAACP president says Harris' DNC nomination reflects 'what is in store for the future'
Elections Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman and woman of color to receive the presidential nomination from a major political party, walks into a historic Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sources close to the delegate count say Harris amassed slightly more votes than President Joe Biden’s 3,900 delegates before he exited the presidential race last month.
Watch: Schumer says 'leading Republican' admits Dems will win election amid Kamala Harris enthusiasm
Elections U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is abuzz with the strong momentum for Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign and the possibilities for Democrats if she wins on Nov. 5. In an exclusive interview with theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan,” Schumer said the vice president’s enthusiasm is so palpable that even a “leading Republican” colleague on Capitol Hill told him, “You’re going to win the election.” He said of Harris, “She’s prepared. She’s primed. She’s proven.
Watch: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison reacts to Harris' VP pick Tim Walz Original
Elections On a special edition of “The Hill with April Ryan,” Minnesota State Attorney General Keith Ellison shared his thoughts about Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. Ellison told theGrio, “[Voters] will like” Walz, who he has known for almost two decades. The two former congressmen served together in the Minnesota delegation.
Watch: The Divine Nine and HBCUs could be critical for Kamala Harris Original
Elections On this week’s episode of “The Hill with April Ryan,” Dr. Glenda Glover, head of the Harris campaign’s Divine Nine and HBCU outreach, talks about capitalizing on the momentum of support for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Most importantly, she and other members of historically Black sororities and fraternities want to ensure that their enthusiasm results in high turnout to election polls in November and that their votes are protected.
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