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On the same day of the inauguration and just miles from the U.S. Capitol, the Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at a rally celebrating the official holiday for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As President Donald Trump issued an executive order to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies across federal agencies, Sharpton warned corporations that abandoning DEI policies would lead to boycotts. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Outrage Builds Over Trump’s Order Ending DEI in Federal Agencies and Contracts

by Stacy M. Brown January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Despite Donald Trump being sworn in as president on Jan. 20, local and national leaders are fighting against Trump’s policies, which could have negative implications for Black Americans. (Courtesy photo/Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Trump Outlines America First Agenda: What It Means for Black Americans

by Stacy M. Brown, Micha Green, Hamil R. Harris and James Wright Jr. January 20, 2025January 21, 2025

In her last days serving as vice president, Kamala Harris issues a call to action the National Action Network 2025 Legislative Breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel in Northwest D.C. on Jan. 15. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Black Leaders Push Back on DEI Cutbacks at National Action Network MLK Breakfast

by Ashleigh Fields January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm committed to supporting women of color entrepreneurs, has settled a lawsuit, leading to the permanent closure of its Strivers Grant Contest.

Fearless Fund Vows to Continue Supporting Women of Color After Settling AAER Lawsuit

by Stacy M. Brown September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

**FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

WILLIAMS: Sometimes We Laugh, Sometimes We Cry!

by E. Faye Williams August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at Howard University’s Andrew Rankin Chapel in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 25, the Sunday after the Democratic National Convention. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

The Rev. Al Sharpton Preaches at Rankin Chapel Fresh From the Democratic National Convention

by Hamil R. Harris August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

**FILE** Courtesy of usbc15.com

U.S. Black Chambers Inc. to Host National Conference, 15th Anniversary Celebration

by James Wright Jr. July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, pastor of the Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, the first Jeremiah Wright Jr. Spiritual Leader-in-Residence at Howard University preaches at Rankin Chapel on Jan. 15. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Frederick Haynes III Takes Reins of Rainbow PUSH Coalition

by WI Web Staff February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

From left: Eboni Riley of NAN, Martin Luther King III, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Rev. Al Sharpton, president and founder of NAN, pose during the annual MLK Day Awards Breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 15. (Courtesy photo)

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National Action Network Hosts Annual King Day Awards Breakfast

by Hamil R. Harris January 16, 2024January 16, 2024

Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network president and CEO, speaks during the worship service at Howard University on Aug. 27. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Sharpton Reminds Howard Students to Continue to Fight for Equity

by Hamil R. Harris August 30, 2023August 30, 2023