Congressional Black Caucus Sounds Alarm to Protect SNAP Benefits
Congressional Black Caucus members spoke out with concern about budgetary threats to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
DEI Rollback Costs Target Billions and Loyalty
Numerator found that Black and Hispanic households are reducing their visits to Target at the highest rates.
Houstonians, Political Figures Honor Life of Congressman Sylvester Turner
Congressman Sylvester Turner was laid to rest on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Longtime Supporter of d-mars.com, Passes Away
The d-mars.com team, Houston and political communities are mourning the loss of former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner, who filled the seat of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s District 18.
Legendary Singer Angie Stone Dies in Car Accident at 63
Angie Stone’s publicist confirmed the devastating news, stating that her family is heartbroken.
24-Hour Blackout Prohibiting Purchasing in Effect this Friday: What it Means
The 24-hour blackout, prohibiting any purchasing, is an attempt to protest efforts to end DEI in corporate America and the federal government.
MSNBC Parts Ways with Joy Reid; Black Journalists, Activists Speak Out
MSNBC has parted ways with Joy Reid, marking the departure of another prominent Black woman from the network.
Deadly Midair Collision Near Reagan National Sparks Questions and Blame
A midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport left no apparent survivors.
Trump Administration Rescinds Federal Funding Freeze
Trump’s administration rescinded a Project 2025-inspired order that had abruptly frozen most federal grants and loans.
As Attacks Against DE&I Heighten, Costco and Apple Prove Inclusion Remains Good Business
Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I initiatives have been terminated.
King Family Seeks Review of Files on MLK Assassination; Bernice King Addresses Public Disrespect
The family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has expressed its hope to review records related to his assassination before they are made public.
Trump Outlines America First Agenda: What It Means for Black Americans
President Trump unveiled his American priorities, which include measures addressing border security, economic policies, government restructuring, and social values.
Biden Pardons Marcus Garvey, Others in one of His Final Acts of Presidency
Former President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., a seminal figure in the civil rights movement.
Biden Seeks to Correct Historical Wrongs with Commutation of 2,500 Sentences
President Joe Biden hopes to finally correct the historical and devastating blunder of his 1994 Crime Bill that disproportionately affected African Americans.
Los Angeles’ Historic Black Community Devastated by Eaton Canyon Fires
The destruction in Altadena mirrors the broader devastation caused by the wildfires sweeping Los Angeles County.
These New Texas Laws Went into Effect on Jan. 1, 2025
It’s a new year and with 2025 comes new laws in the state of Texas.
Jimmy Carter, 39th President and Global Humanitarian, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the United States and later redefined the role of an ex-president through decades of humanitarian work.
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
The American Civil Liberties Union celebrated President Joe Biden’s historic action in commuting 37 federal death sentences. The group proclaimed that Biden has taken an “unequivocal stand against one of the most flawed and inhumane mechanisms of the U.S. criminal legal system.” “President Biden took a historic and courageous step in addressing the failed death…
Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Finalize Equal Rights Amendment Before Transition
More than 100 House Democrats have urged the administration to ratify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment.
Supreme Court Opens Public Access Through Online Lottery as Standing Line Tradition Ends
During the pilot program, members of the public can apply for courtroom seating through the online lottery.