Congress

Locked Up For Cupcakes? A Black Woman Faces Prison Over Food Stamps But The Real Thieves Wear Suits [Op-Ed]
Source: Talia C. Teneyuque Food Stamp Felony Charges / Photo: Mlive.com/screenshot Yet again, the government turns its gaze on the wrong target. Talia …

Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson Launches Primary Challenge For Congress – Blavity
Outspoken Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson announced Wednesday that he is running for Congress to represent the Memphis area in Washington, …

What The Government Shutdown Means For Black America: SNAP, HBCUs And Federal Workers On The Line
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty For the first time in six years, the federal government has officially shut down after Congress failed to pass …
From Slave Masters To Trump: The Relentless Hunt For Black Women In Power [Op-Ed]
Source: Racist white men have always chased Black women. In 1835, when Harriet Jacobs tried to carve out dignity from the hell …

Congress Proposes New Regulations For Black Hair, Beauty Products: Here’s What To Know – Blavity
A group of bills recently proposed in Congress would address the significant health concerns associated with hair products commonly used by Black …

PBS, NPR’s Federal Funding Officially Cut By Congress, Trump Celebrates Orgs’ 1.1M Loss – Blavity
President Donald Trump is celebrating as Congress has approved his proposal to cut all federal funding for PBS and NPR. The move …