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'The Cruelty Is The Point': Ayanna Pressley Pulls Back The Curtain On Trump's Senseless SNAP Cuts During Fiery Remarks In Press Briefing

During her remarks in a press briefing today, Representative Ayanna Pressley pulled back the curtain on Trump's senseless ...
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'Undeniable Hurt And Harm': Ayanna Pressley Exposes The Sad Reality Of Trump's Disastrous Budget Cuts During Virtual Press Call

During her remarks in a virtual press call today, Representative Ayanna Pressley exposed the sad reality of Trump's ...
Black Enterprise

Ayanna Pressley Calls For Release Of 13-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Detained By ICE, Sent To Adult Prison

Pressley has not taken her foot off the necks of her Republican colleagues who have control of both Senate and House in the fight against immigration and healthcare. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley ...
Afro

me too. International launches Disruptors Council to address sexual violence crisis with Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union, Ayanna Pressley and more

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – Recently, ‘me too.’ International co-founder Tarana Burke has announced the launch of the Disruptors Council, bringing together Academy Award winner Viola Davis, ...
MassLive

Amid shutdown, Rep. Pressley asks Eversource, Nat. Grid to keep lights on for federal employees

As a government shutdown drags on with no end in sight, U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley has asked two of the state’s biggest utility providers to impose a moratorium on shutoffs for the tens of thousands of ...
The Grio

‘Me Too’s’ Disruptor Council is Tarana Burke’s next step in the fight for survivors

With voices like Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union, and Ayanna Pressley, the Disruptor Council is pushing Me Too’s mission forward. Eight years ago today, the “Me Too” hashtag became a global rallying cry ...
Black Enterprise

‘Me Too.’ Launches Star-Studded Disruptors Council With Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union

The council consists of gamechangers such as Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union, and Rep. Ayanna Pressley. “me too.” International, the anti-sexual violence organization co-founded by Tarana Burke, has ...
Essence

‘Me Too.’ At 10: Tarana Burke Unites Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union, And More To Redefine The Movement

Tarana Burke is done waiting for the conversation about sexual violence to change on its own. So, she’s decided to change it herself. Today, the ‘me too.’ International co-founder unveiled the new ...
Mediaite

Dem Ayanna Pressley Hits Trump ‘Obsession With Black Women’ Amid Letitia James Case

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) ripped President Donald Trump over his attacks on newly-indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), accusing him of being “obsessed with Black women” who are ...
The State

Trump says some furloughed workers ‘don’t deserve’ pay. What does the law say?

President Donald Trump indicated some furloughed federal workers may not be paid, garnering pushback from congressional Democrats. Photo from the White House President Donald Trump’s administration ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Mass. workers express concern, confusion as government shutdown continues

CONCERNS WITH ONE OF OUR CONGRESSWOMEN TODAY, SERA CONGI JOINS US LIVE IN BOSTON WITH US TONIGHT. SARAH BEN AND ERIKA, IT’S NOT JUST THE FEDERAL WORKERS, BUT CONTRACTED WORKERS. THEY’RE CONTRACTED TO ...