Project 2025: Trump’s blueprint for authoritarian rule threatens the future of Black Californians

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer holds a briefing in front of the VA Hospital in New York on July 28 to warn the public that the Republicans’ “Project 2025” plan will erode benefits for veterans. – Photo: Shutterstock by Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Black Californians face a critical moment that could drastically alter their future. Project 2025, a sweeping plan crafted by the conservative Heritage Foundation, is intended to guide a potential Trump administration if he returns to office. This manifesto, created by former Trump officials, presents a clear and present danger to the rights and freedoms that many have come to rely on. The Heritage Foundation touts Project 2025 as a policy agenda aimed at reducing government intervention and returning to what it calls “traditional values.” It advocates eliminating federal oversight across various sectors, promising greater efficiency and personal freedom. However, these policy changes could have devastating consequences for Black Californians. One of the most alarming aspects of Project 2025 is its call to eliminate the Department of Education. Such a move would likely result in severe cuts to funding for California’s public schools, disproportionately affecting Black and minority communities. These...