President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping uses of executive authority since returning to office in January. As he continues his crackdown on unauthorized immigration, the president is reportedly considering using a little-known law from the early days of the United States. However, he may face legal challenges if he does so. CNN reported that several […]
The Social Security Fairness Act, a new law passed on Jan. 5, allows millions of retired teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service workers to receive full benefits starting in April. The Social Security Fairness Act was signed in January The Social Security Administration announced that more than 3.2 million people would receive retroactive […]
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 marked a dark chapter in American history, resulting in the forced relocation of Native American tribes. This video delves into the profound impact of this policy, from the heart-wrenching separation of families to the loss of sacred lands. We explore the brutal journey known as the Trail of Tears, […]
(BPRW) SoFi Partners with Venus Williams and Cameron Brink to Launch the ‘Give Her Credit’ Campaign in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act SoFi to Award a Total of $500,000 to 50 People Working to Improve Women’s Financial Independence and Inspire All to Achieve Their Financial Ambitions (Black PR Wire) SAN […]
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In the late 19th century, over 200,000 Chinese immigrants entered the U.S., but soon Congress passed laws to restrict their entry. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Geary Act of 1892 aimed to severely limit Chinese immigration, even forcing Chinese residents to register or face deportation and imprisonment. However, the Chinese community fought […]
‘Biden-Harris Clean Energy Boom’ Climate Power recently released a report, “Two Years of the Biden-Harris Clean Energy Boom,” to examine the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act. The report refers to the act as “the largest U.S. investment in climate and clean energy in history,” and credits it for creating “more than 334,565 new clean […]
(BPRW) LDF Launches Voter Empowerment Project “Black Voters on the Rise” as the Country Commemorates the Signing of the Voting Rights Act (Black PR Wire) Recently, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) announced Black Voters on the Rise – an interdisciplinary initiative that works to defend and advance the rights of Black voters and the promise […]
1740 – South Carolina Negro Act Backstory: In response to the Stono Rebellion, South Carolina passed the Negro Act, severely restricting the freedoms of enslaved people and codifying harsh punishments. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants […]
(BPRW) Congresswoman Brown Introduces U-FIGHT Act to Promote Early Detection, Treatment, and Research on Uterine Fibroids No coordinated HHS grant program exists for fibroids, which can cause severe pain and significant symptoms (Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has introduced new legislation to encourage a new federal grant program for the detection and treatment […]