10 Ways the House Budget Bill Delivers a Direct Blow to Black America

The House has passed a budget bill that analysts and civil rights advocates warn will disproportionately harm Black Americans through massive cuts to social programs. The legislation reduces Medicaid funding by $880 billion, cuts $300 billion from SNAP (food stamps), eliminates subsidized student loans, and expands tax breaks that primarily benefit wealthy individuals. These changes threaten essential lifelines for Black communities who disproportionately rely on these programs for healthcare, food security, education access, and housing assistance, while simultaneously reducing funding for diversity initiatives and legal aid services.