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In the ongoing national debate over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), a legislative proposal known as H.R.3518 – the “Graduate Medical School DEI Eligibility Act” – has emerged as a critical, yet potentially devastating, force. While its name might sound innocuous, a closer look reveals a bill that could dismantle vital advancements in medical education and have profound, negative consequences for the future of U.S. healthcare, especially for the Black community. This i

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program—once the nation’s largest residential career training initiative for disadvantaged youth—is rapidly contracting. With closures affecting dozens of centers and federal funding levels in flux, the impact on Black communities is not merely statistical. For many Black women, Job Corps represented a rare bridge to economic security, career mobility, and independence. Its loss demands urgent attention.

On January 21, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order that eliminates federal support for Diversity, Equity, and Incl