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State of Black America

Coverage of State of Black America in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 30 · 04:09 UTC
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National Urban Leagueorganization2Marc Morialperson1Donald Trumpperson1Justice Department’s Civil Rights Divisionorganization1Equal Employment Opportunity Commissionorganization1Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Acttopic1Wes Mooreperson1Brandon Scottperson1Vernon Jordanperson1Shelby County v. Holdertopic1Louisiana v. Callaistopic1Voting Rights Acttopic1Black voter turnouttopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 30 · 04:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream

    The National Urban League's 'State of Black America' report claims the Trump administration's policies have worsened Black Americans' economic and political prospects, pushing the American Dream further out of reach. The report highlights rollbacks of civil rights protections and offers recommendations for legal and economic strategies to counter these challenges.

  • POLITICSJul 3 · 11:00 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    America at 250: Civil rights for Black Americans remain under attack

    An article marking the U.S.'s 250th anniversary highlights ongoing attacks on civil rights for Black Americans, citing Supreme Court decisions like Shelby County v. Holder and Louisiana v. Callais that weakened the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression laws and gerrymandering. The 2026 'State of Black America' report questions the viability of the American dream amid these challenges, noting a widened Black-white voter turnout gap since 2013.