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Welfare queen, SNAP, President Donald Trump, Mike Epps, Food Stamps, Government shutdown, theGrio.com
November 18, 2025
Why we’re talking about the “welfare queen” again amid widespread food stamp panic as SNAP continues to face threats.
Donald Trump, SNAP, theGrio.com
November 17, 2025
NAACP President Derrick Johnson told theGrio that Trump wants to be make it more difficult for Americans to access social…
Wes Moore, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
November 12, 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he had to step up even as the Trump administration refuses to "stop breaking the…
27th Annual Webby Awards
November 11, 2025
SZA’s NOT Charity partners with LA restaurant to serve 1,400 free meals for SNAP recipients as the government shutdown continues.
November 9, 2025
The Trump administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week.
Donald Trump, SNAP, theGrio.com
November 7, 2025
The Trump administration appealed a federal court order to fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.
SNAP, EBT, theGrio.com
November 5, 2025
A partial funding of the food assistance program will leave millions of families with less resources to cover the cost…
Donald Trump, SNAP, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
Trump's announcement would violate rulings from federal judges that ordered the use of emergency funds to provide critical SNAP benefits.
Trump, SNAP, theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
The CBC blasted Trump's decision as a "blatant violation" of rulings that determined that its initial freezing of SNAP payments…
November 3, 2025
Blacks make up just 12% of the U.S. population but more than a quarter of food stamp recipients — a…
Michael Che, SNAP, Government Shutdown 2025, Trump Administration, theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
Comedian Michael Che speaks out against the temporary halt in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program amid the government shutdown.
Donald Trump, Trump Administration
November 1, 2025
Donald Trump stated the government would adhere to a judge's ruling over SNAP benefits, but laid the blame on Chuck…
Donald Trump, SNAP, government shutdown, theGrio.com
October 31, 2025
"Without question, the cruelty of this shutdown is intentional," said Alexsis Rodgers, political director at Black to the Future Action…
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
October 31, 2025
"What about those babies?" said the former vice president while discussing the actions of her 2024 presidential opponent.
Pastor Jamal Bryant, Jamal Bryant New Birth Church theGrio.com
October 27, 2025
With millions facing food insecurity amid the federal shutdown, Pastor Jamal Bryant is redirecting church giving to feed families in…
Wes Moore, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
July 1, 2025
"If you are a multi-millionaire, congratulations, because this bill is for you," said the Maryland governor and rising Democratic Party…
William Barber, theGrio.com
June 3, 2025
"This is a big, ugly, deadly, destructive bill," Barber told theGrio a couple of hours after being released from police…
Medicaid, Congress, theGrio.com
May 21, 2025
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts and make spending cuts to Medicaid and SNAP totaling…
Congress, Capitol Building, theGrio.com
May 16, 2025
Opponents say the tax and budget bill will only make the rich wealthier and stifle Black communities in the long…
thegrio, SNAP benefits, junk food, HHS, USDA
February 19, 2025
Trump officials want to ban sugary drinks and processed foods from SNAP benefits, but past attempts have failed.