Dr. King’s Warnings Seem More Prescient Than Ever
January 14, 2026 | King called for an aggressive federal effort to reverse racial inequality. Instead, we’re getting one to entrench it.
Articles by Dedrick Asante-Muhammad
Trump Is Hollowing Out America’s Only Agency for Minority Business
November 5, 2025 | Businesses owned by rural Americans, women, and veterans — and their communities — will also be impacted.
A Cruel and Short-Sighted Attack on Low-Income Communities
October 22, 2025 | The federal government has a powerful tool to spur investment in communities traditionally locked out of it. But Trump is dismantling it.
Trump’s Attacks on the Fed Fit a Troubling Pattern
September 3, 2025 | By attacking the Federal Reserve’s independence, President Trump is putting the economy in danger — and attacking yet another qualified Black leader.
This Federal Budget Will Be a Disaster for Black Workers
May 28, 2025 | The GOP reconciliation bill will widen the racial wealth divide — all to make wealthy heirs richer.
Trump’s War on Federal Workers Is a Threat to Black Families
April 7, 2025 | Federal employment has been key to creating a Black middle class. That progress is now under threat — along with services all Americans rely on.
Black History Month: Celebrating Progress While Confronting Inequality
February 5, 2025 | Despite attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Black political representation has never been greater. Progress is still possible.
The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans
August 29, 2024 | This is the best economy for Black Americans in generations, but that’s not enough to close the racial wealth divide on its own.