A new Associated Press poll shows waning public concern about racial discrimination and growing skepticism of DEI. Fewer Americans believe Black and Asian people face high levels of bias compared to 2021, and less than half think DEI reduces discrimination. Many — including minorities — say it backfires, fueling doubt and resentment. Once hailed as progress, DEI now faces a credibility crisis, with both public trust and corporate support in retreat.

MLK Community Hospital, South L.A.’s only full-service hospital, faces a funding crisis threatening lifesaving care for hundreds of thousands. Overcrowded ER visits, rising costs, and losses in maternity care strain resources. Emergency state and county aid is only temporary—permanent funding, federal support, and community action are urgently needed to keep this vital safety net open.

A new AP-NORC poll (Associated Press) shows fewer Americans believe Black people face high discrimination—down from 60% in 2021 to 45%. Skepticism about DEI is rising, with many saying it backfires or increases bias. Some minorities share concerns. The Citizens' Coalition for Change supports DEI as a tool for equity but rejects victimhood culture, stressing education and family values as the true path to progress.

In June 2024, SCOTUS affirmed states' right to defund abortion providers. This decision restores fiscal sovereignty and protects taxpayers from funding controversial procedures. Meanwhile, abortion data shows Black Americans—just 13% of the population—account for over 39% of abortions. With 1 abortion every 30 seconds in the U.S., and 1 for every 2 Black births, the numbers expose a tragic and disproportionate toll.