By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent A new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows growing public skepticism toward the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Conducted July 10–14, 2025, the survey of 1,437 U.S. adults revealed that only about one-third believe DEI efforts reduce ...

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Sr Natl Correspondent In its most urgent warning to date, the National Urban League has declared a “state of emergency” for democracy and civil rights in the United States. The organization’s 49th annual State of Black America report, unveiled at its conference in Cleveland, Ohio, outlines what it ...

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Sr Natl Correspondent On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant led a national prayer protest targeting Target’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Dozens of churches joined in what Bryant called a “spiritual act of uprising,” staging nine-minute and 40-second demonstrations outside ...

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Sr Natl Correspondent The Southern Poverty Law Center has identified 1,371 hate and antigovernment extremist groups operating across the United States in 2024. In its latest Year in Hate & Extremism report, the SPLC reveals how these groups are embedding themselves in politics and policymaking while targeting marginalized communities ...

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association   The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, hereby reiterates our profound disgust and unwavering opposition to the continued disrespect shown toward Black America by Target Corporation. Two months ago, the NNPA launched a National Selective Buying ...

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent Target is spiraling as consumer boycotts intensify, workers push to unionize, and the company faces mounting financial losses following its rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. With foot traffic plummeting, stock prices at a five-year low, and employee discontent boiling over, national civil rights leaders ...

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Sr Natl Correspondent   Rev. Al Sharpton met with PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta this week following the company’s decision to roll back key diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The meeting came just weeks after Sharpton warned of a potential boycott in a letter dated April 4, where he condemned PepsiCo’s ...

by Dianne Anderson Federal cuts coming down hard are set to impact health-focused nonprofits trying to reach the Black underserved community that is already facing higher death rates in nearly every category compared to whites. The overall impact is disturbing, but no surprise for healthcare advocate Rhonda Smith. She said it was predictable and contained in ...

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Sr Natl Correspondent   Target is losing more than its commitment to equity, it’s losing customers. For the eighth consecutive week, shoppers have turned away from the retail giant following its decision to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program in January. New data from Placer.ai shows store visits ...

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Sr Natl Correspondent   Target continues to face mounting financial and reputational fallout after reversing course on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The retail giant has lost more than $12.4 billion in revenue, seen its stock plunge by $27.27 per share, and is grappling with multiple lawsuits linked to ...