Longest-Ever Government Shutdown Ends. May Day of Action. Ohio Black Expo. #TheBreakdown

The longest federal department shutdown in US history concluded after 76 days, with President Trump signing a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. Key agencies like the Coast Guard, FEMA, and TSA struggled to maintain operations as funding ran out, putting immense pressure on lawmakers to reach a resolution.

After 76 days of uncertainty, a historic government shutdown finally comes to an end. Lawmakers finally reached a last-minute deal to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. The 76-day shutdown caused many critical agencies such as the Coast Guard, FEMA, and the TSA all to struggle to maintain operations as their funding ran out.

Americans nationwide participated in 'Mayday Strong,' a national day of action advocating for workers' rights and economic justice. Organizers called for rallies, marches, and boycotts (no work, no school, no shopping) to push for a nation that prioritizes workers over billionaires, demanding fair wages, stronger protections, and investment in working families.

Americans all across the country are taking part in Mayday strong, a national day of action today, calling for workers rights and economic justice. Organizers say this is a direct push for a nation that puts workers over billionaires.

Republican lawmakers in Mississippi are proposing to dismantle the state's only Democratic congressional district, represented by Congressman Bennie Thompson. This district encompasses much of Mississippi's Black population, including Jackson and the Delta. The move is seen as part of a long history of limited Black representation tied to gerrymandering and Jim Crow era voting laws.

In Mississippi, some Republican lawmakers are now calling to dismantle the state's only Democratic congressional district. State Senator Kevin Blackwell says it's time to erase Congressman Benny Thompson's seat. Thompson represents the second congressional district, home to much of the state's black population.

The Supreme Court invalidated a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, leading Governor Jeff Landry to postpone congressional primaries and creating widespread voter confusion. This 'Cala decision' is interpreted as a severe weakening of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially allowing states to dismantle 'opportunity seats' for people of color across the country, reversing decades of hard-won gains in representation.

Louisiana's congressional primaries have been postponed from their original scheduled date in May due to a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a majority black congressional district. The Cala decision which to be clear eviscerates section two of the voting rights act. This started out as a case about Louisiana and an additional congressional seat and then what the subsequent ruling that we received yesterday. What it means is that black voters and and all minorities... could lose the ability to elect a candidate of choice at every level of government.

The Ohio Black Expo Riverfront Culture Fest serves as a signature event for economic development, health, education, and youth development within Black communities. Organizers reported over $1 million in vendor sales in the last four years, with 100+ vendors and an expected 20,000+ attendees. The event intentionally builds bridges throughout the African diaspora, attracting participants from across the nation and internationally.

The Ohio Black Expo Riverfront Culture Fest that takes place every Memorial Day weekend. Our vendors report to us over a million dollars in sales. We have typically about a hundred plus vendors. We have people coming from 33 states across the nation. We also have international folks that come.

Brooklyn Org, formerly Brooklyn Community Foundation, focuses on community-led philanthropy by listening to local communities and supporting organizations that aim to undo structural racism. They involve community members in evaluating grant applications, have an open rolling application process, and have invested over $150 million in Brooklyn nonprofits. This model is presented as a national prototype for effective, community-driven support.

Brooklyn or um which was formerly Brooklyn Community Foundation is a foundation of philanthropy, but we are really focused on community-led philanthropy where we listen to community to understand what communities are grappling with and support communities where they need it most. We're focused on racial justice, structural racism, and organizations that are trying to undo that right here in Brooklyn. The foundation has been in place supporting nonprofits getting over $150 million to nonprofits in Brooklyn.