Impact of Trump Administration's Federal Job Cuts on Black Workers

Shirley Hopkins, a retired federal worker, dedicated her career to recruiting Black students for NIH programs. The Trump administration's job cuts and attack on diversity programs are impacting Black federal employees. Federal jobs have historically provided stability and opportunities for Black workers to enter the middle class.

Racial Discrimination in Construction Industry during Bridge Reconstruction

President Biden is facing pressure to address racial discrimination against Black workers in the construction industry during the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The project may be complicated by demands for racial justice, treatment of immigrants, climate change, and wealth redistribution.