Civil Rights in Peril? Urban League Blasts Trump-Era Policies

The urgency conveyed in the National Urban League's latest State of Black America report is unmistakable; it highlights a civil rights emergency in the United States. Unveiled during the League’s annual conference in Cleveland, the report asserts that President Trump’s policies are eroding decades of progress within Black communities. Marc Morial and other leaders cite significant cuts in federal agencies like Education, Commerce, and HUD, which they believe reflects an intentional strategy to dismantle the frameworks that uphold equity and opportunity. Central to this agenda is Project 2025, backed by The Heritage Foundation.Beyond governmental implications, the League's report scrutinizes corporate America for undermining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Activists in Detroit are gearing up for rallies marking the anniversary of John Lewis’s passing, destined to rally against the erosion of civil rights. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul emphasized courts as a frontline in this struggle, while civil rights organizations vow to resist attacks on DEI policies. The Urban League champions a “new resistance,” urging community action through protests, education, and voter engagement. As Morial stated, “They’ve got a plan. We need one too.”

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