Politics is moving fast right now, and the stories shaping our communities deserve your attention. From education funding shifts to surveillance overreach, from cultural celebrations under pressure to the urgent need for civic engagement, here are five must-read stories that explain what’s really happening and why it matters to you.

  1. What Charlie Kirk’s death means: Charlie Kirk is dead. Most Black Americans probably never heard the name of the 31-year-old right-wing agitator and founder of Turning Point USA before last week. This is especially true for those not deeply plugged into right-wing college politics or the culture wars of Turning Point USA. So, some people may be asking: So what? Read more.

  2. HBCU funding creates controversy: Trump’s administration is redirecting $435 million to historically Black colleges and universities after cutting funding from other minority-serving institutions. While HBCU advocates celebrate the win, critics question why other schools serving diverse students lost support. The move gives HBCUs over $1.3 billion total, but experts wonder if there’s a hidden political agenda behind selectively funding some minority institutions while defunding others. Read more at Capital B.

  3. The government is using your data against you: The Trump administration is turning America into a “digital watchtower,” using IRS data, Medicaid records, DNA samples, and AI to track immigrants. Even your social media posts can get your visa revoked. Privacy experts warn this surveillance affects everyone, not just immigrants. Read more at India Currents.

  4. Why Latino culture matters more than ever: Hispanic Heritage Month hits different this year. With Latinos now 18.9% of America and driving massive economic growth, their cultural impact spans from Bad Bunny dominating charts to AOC reshaping politics. But as immigration enforcement ramps up, celebrating Latino achievements becomes both celebration and resistance against divisive rhetoric. Read more.

  5. Your community needs you now: Your silence won’t protect you from policies targeting your community. While staying quiet feels safer, organized communities survive and isolated ones get steamrolled. Political power starts locally with anonymous action, voter registration, and coalition building. The time for hoping is over. Read more. 

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