Community Impact

Federal employees face unprecedented hardship during the current government shutdown. Nearly 750,000 workers have been furloughed and 730,000 others must work without pay. This ranks among the most disruptive shutdowns in recent memory. Almost one-third of discretionary federal staff remain on unpaid leave[-3]. The situation affects active-duty service members who must report for duty without guaranteed paychecks. The financial impact could reach staggering levels by December

The Birth of a Resistance   The “No Kings” movement emerged as a powerful response to what many Americans perceive as President Trump’s increasingly authoritarian governance style since returning to office. What began as grassroots organizing among progressive groups has swelled into one of the most significant protest movements in recent American history. The movement’s name itself is a pointed reminder of America’s foundational rejection of monarchy—a principle that protest

The Black community's stigma around mental health creates huge barriers to care. Sadly, only one in three African Americans with mental...

Leaders with emotional intelligence perform twice as well as those who rely only on technical skills and IQ. The most effective leaders...

Black Americans contribute $23 million daily to Target's revenue, and the ongoing boycott puts this substantial amount at risk. The...

Mental health problems affect 8% to 13% of American fathers during their children's early years. The numbers paint an even grimmer...

As the summer sun rises on June 19th, communities across America prepare to celebrate Juneteenth with renewed purpose and energy. This...