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BR Weekly Press and Partners Sound the Alarm on Project 2025’s Threat to Black America

Ivory D. Payne

Aug 31, 2024 — 1 min read

BATON ROUGE, La. — As the nation grapples with the alarming implications of Project 2025, the BR Weekly Press and its partners are stepping up to ensure Black America understands what’s at stake. This sweeping Republican Party plan, poised to dismantle the federal government under a Trump presidency, has been labeled a direct threat to democracy by President Joe Biden. But the question remains—how will it impact Black communities specifically?

Project 2025 proposes radical changes that could devastate Black Americans in critical areas like education, healthcare, criminal justice, and more. Yet, this conversation has been shockingly absent from the national discourse. The BR Weekly Press is changing that.

“This isn’t just politics—it’s about our survival,” said a spokesperson for the BR Weekly Press. “Project 2025 could undo decades of progress for Black Americans, and we need everyone to understand the gravity of the situation.”

The BR Weekly Press is urging the community to take action now by educating themselves on the dangerous potential of Project 2025. The comprehensive analysis on its website breaks down how these proposed changes could impact everything from public education to environmental justice.

“This is not the time to sit on the sidelines,” the spokesperson added. “We’re calling on all Black Americans to get informed, spread the word, and prepare to fight for our future.”

For an in-depth look at what Project 2025 means for Black America, visit BR Weekly Press - Project 2025.

This story is not just another headline—it’s a wake-up call. The future of Black America could very well depend on how we respond to this looming threat.

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