OP-ED: Joy as Resistance: Reclaiming Juneteenth in a Time of Backlash
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PRESS ROOM: Clyburn on 10th Anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME Church Shooting in Charleston
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following video on X, paying tribute to the 10th anniversary of the shooting that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015.
Black Press, Shoppers Turn Up Heat on Target
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PRESS ROOM: Local Students Attend PGA WORKS Beyond the Green at 71st KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — This career-exploration event, hosted at select PGA of America Championships, is designed to educate, inspire, and provide students from historically underserved backgrounds with access to industry leaders, executives, and influencers to pursue careers in the business of golf and beyond.
Israel and Iran! Will There be U.S. Involvement?
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The president also convened his national security team to meet in the Situation Room at the White House and told those who lived in Tehran to evacuate immediately. There are videos on social media showing the long car lines leaving the city as strikes between Israel and Iran continue.

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Student loan defaults hit Black Houstonians hard
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Elsik, Nigerian big man Timothy Ofesi commits to Iowa Lakes Community College
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Summer time myths that impact Black communities health
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Juneteenth at the Trump White House shows what a difference a year makes
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Honoring freedom: Meaningful ways to celebrate Juneteenth virtually and in-person
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Cardi B and Stefon Diggs’ devastating love triangle drama
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104: What An Angel Number Between Freedom And Fire Reveals About Black And Queer Survival
In this op-ed, Dominique Morgan draws the connections between Juneteenth, Pride, freedom, liberation, and Black and queer survival.
Celebrating Juneteenth Amid Resurging Fascism 160 Years Later
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Student Loan Collections Result In Credit Scores Plummeting For Millions In Americans
The Trump administration has increased the cost of payments and begun garnishing wages from people behind on their student loans.

What If America Eliminated Federal Income Tax and FICA?

February 21, 2025
by
truthseekerx

Imagine waking up tomorrow and finding out that federal income tax and FICA (payroll tax) have been completely eliminated in America. No more deductions from your paycheck, no more IRS filings, and no more payroll taxes funding Social Security and Medicare. At first glance, this sounds like a dream scenario—extra cash in every worker’s pocket.

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