by Daniel Johnson

May 4, 2025

Taraji P. Henson Expands Mental Health Mission At Coppin State University

Henson will launch the latest iteration of SheCare wellness pods at Baltimore HBCU Coppin State University.

Actress Taraji P. Henson has advocated for Black mental health for the past several years. On May 2, Henson and her best friend, Tracie Jade Jenkins, announced their intention to launch the latest iteration of SheCare wellness pods later this semester in conjunction with a Baltimore HBCU, Coppin State University.

According to The Baltimore Banner, Jenkins is the executive director of the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, an organization founded by Henson to honor her father’s struggle with mental health after he endured serving in the Vietnam War during the 1960s.

The pods, which were created with Black women in mind, will offer counseling services, workshops, and wellness activities, resulting from a partnership between the foundation, Coppin State University, and Kate Spade New York.

Per a press release from Coppin State University, the pods at the university mark the first indoor version of the program, which was created to bring revolutionary mental health support to HBCU campuses; other campuses to feature the pods are Alabama State University, Hampton University, and Bennett College.

Coppin State chose to repurpose an indoor area on campus instead of having an outdoor space because that would allow usage of the pods year-round and increase the impact of the services.

“When we first had the idea to create the Boris L. Henson Foundation SheCare Wellness Pods, I knew we had to start with women, specifically women on HBCU campuses. Growing up, women are told to suppress their feelings, tending to the needs of family and community, often at the expense of their own well-being,” Jenkins said.

“It has been an amazing journey with Kate Spade New York, bringing our shared vision to fruition over the past few years. We are proud to open our next installment at Coppin State University this Spring, a neighboring city to my hometown that I know I love,” Henson, a Howard University graduate, said.

The pods at Coppin State also feature designs created by Veronica Ishii, a Coppin State student and mural artist selected by the university’s campus leadership team. Ishii briefly described what her focus was when she was crafting the designs for the mural space.

“I drew inspiration from the concept of ‘Fanny’s Garden,’ an idea that pays homage to the incredible legacy of our namesake. The concept speaks to the nurturing spaces that women create, places where softness meets resilience and growth blossoms.” Ishii said. “It highlights the unwavering strength we receive from being in community. Through our shared experiences and mutual support, we empower one another to flourish and thrive, creating a tapestry of interconnectedness that captures the joy of womanhood.”

Anthony L. Jenkins, president of Coppin State University, also indicated his excitement for the new mental health space in his statement in a press release.

“We are excited to collaborate with Taraji P. Henson, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, and Kate Spade New York to bring the SheCare Wellness Pods to our campus,” Dr. Jenkins said. “This partnership reflects our shared dedication to enhancing the mental health and well-being of our students. By offering these resources, we aim to empower our students to take ownership of their mental health and thrive in every aspect of their lives.”

by Daniel Johnson

May 4, 2025

40,000 Employees Thank Marriott CEO For Defending DEI Amid Political Pressure

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano told stakeholders that Marriott would not waver on its promise to create opportunity for everyone.

During the Great Place To Work Summit, Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano shared his sentiments regarding how the company he captains responded to the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion unleashed by the Trump administration. Although he privately wondered if he had made the right call, he soon received confirmation from thousands of employees that he had, indeed, chosen the right path.

According to HR Grapevine, Capuano told the stakeholders at the summit, held April 8-10 in Las Vegas, that Marriott would not waver on its promise to create opportunity for everyone who walked through the company’s doors, regardless of political pressure from the White House.

“The winds blow, but there are some fundamental truths for those 98 years,” Capuano told the audience. “We welcome all to our hotels and we create opportunities for all—and fundamentally those will never change. The words might change, but that’s who we are as a company.”

Marriott’s CEO said it straight: “We welcome all… we create opportunities for all… that’s who we are as a company.”

He went back to his hotel hoping he got it right. Then 40,000 emails from Marriott associates from around the world hit his inbox saying “thank you.”

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Within 24 hours of his remarks, he received a litany of emails from the company’s most important resource: its employees, and what’s more, the 40,000-plus messages thanked him for standing up for diversity, equity, and inclusion because those were values they believed in, too.

Marriott, which employs over 800,000 people globally, has consistently been ranked on Forbes’ “Best Companies to Work For” list, this year, the hotel chain took the eighth spot on the list and because of its strong commitment to its employees, carries a 90% employee retention rate in an industry that averages a 57% retention rate.

According to Forbes, Capuano’s remarks represent the position that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not a social program, the framing that the White House and other Republican states have championed for several years. Instead, it is part of a company’s operational infrastructure, and consistency between what a company says and does creates a culture of coherence.

Indeed, according to Great Place To Work, workplaces with high trust from their employees typically outperform their competition by nearly four times. The companies on their 100 Best Companies list also more than triple their performance in the stock market; that is to say that employee trust, like that engendered by Marriott, translates directly to profitability.

According to Michael C. Bush, the CEO of Great Place To Work, “The 100 Best Companies have built a foundation of employee trust that fuels performance in all areas of their business— not just some areas, and not just for some people. They are more profitable and productive because they’ve created consistently positive work experiences, lower burnout rates, and higher levels of psychological and emotional health compared to typical workplaces.”

He continued, “These leaders ensure all employees have opportunities for special recognition and make sure they believe that what they do matters; that they matter as human beings first and workers second. They’ve built organizations where transparency, well-being, and high levels of cooperation are cornerstones. That is how business is done: with people, not to people. When that happens, the business benefits all stakeholders — from frontline workers to executives, shareholders to local communities.”

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

May 4, 2025

What Shoppers Can Expect Now That Trump’s Tariffs Are Officially Hitting The Market

Shoppers will begin to see noticeable changes in the upcoming weeks.

The looming Trump tariffs are expected to officially hit the market, making shoppers anticipate shortages and higher prices across various stores.

However, many are unaware of what will really come of the next few weeks as these tariffs roll out. Trump’s back-and-forth on tariff policy has caused confusion and disruption, including a notable 145% tariff imposed on China and fluctuating rates for other countries.

Major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and Target have also spoken with the President about consumers seeing empty shelves soon. However, avid shoppers should not expect a complete repeat of COVID-19 shortages.

Fortunately, many essential goods like toilet paper, food, and other beverages are made domestically, thus lessening the risk of shortages. Despite this upside, shoppers may see clothing and other materials with a different price tag.

“You’re not going to run out of food or toilet paper, but don’t be surprised if your $3 spray bottle or favorite pair of $5 socks vanishes from shelves or doubles in price,” explained Casey Armstrong, chief marketing officer of ShipBob, a global fulfillment and supply chain platform, to Huff Post.

Fast fashion will take a considerable hit. Typically, notable retailers in this sector, such as Temu and Shein, have relied on a “de minimis” shipment exception to get cheap goods to U.S. customers. According to research re-shared by CNN, this news will mainly impact lower-income shoppers, who account for 48% of these packages.

Under this loophole, buyers purchasing items from these platforms could evade tariffs and administrative fees for orders worth $800 or less. Trump has since shut down this exception, which went into effect May 2.

Even those with patriotic intentions can expect to be impacted. Fourth of July celebratory decorations, many of which are ironically made outside the U.S.A., will now face price increases and quantity limits. Typical items such as fireworks and American flags are made in China, and thus are subject to these new tariff fees.

Back-to-school supplies will also hurt the pockets of younger families. Parents should expect fewer options on shelves when it comes time to buy new pencils and bookbags.

Those decorating their home with summer furniture should also anticipate a short supply of patio furniture. Trump has also acknowledged that American families may have fewer toys to choose from due to the brewing trade war.

“Maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30, and maybe the two dolls will cost a couple of bucks more than they would normally,” Trump told reporters on April 30.

Other goods, such as electronics, household essentials, and part replacements for appliances will also see issues arise. Experts believe consumers will begin noticing the changes as the summer sets in.

“If nothing changes, I think the summer months is when we’ll really start to see it,” Armstrong said. “First, things like toys will vanish. And then, maybe, your favorite apparel items. And then, maybe some of the weird replacement parts that you didn’t know came from China.”

Shoppers are encouraged to buy certain items they need sooner rather than later to beat out the incoming tariffs.

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by Daniel Johnson

May 4, 2025

Goldman Sachs Drops ‘Black’ From Diversity Pledge, Rebrands ‘Black In Business’ As Profit Initiative

Goldman Sachs' new terminology appears to be race-neutral, yet its photos and research reports still feature images of Black women

In 2021, Goldman Sachs launched its One Million Black Women initiative—a multibillion-dollar commitment to reinvest in Black women and their businesses. Now, the firm has revised website descriptions of those programs to minimize exposure amid the Trump administration’s scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the changes will probably not avoid scrutiny, because although its terminology appears to be race-neutral, its photos and research reports still feature images of Black women and at least one report titled “Black Womenomics.”

Those familiar with the effort from Goldman Sachs told the outlet that the company’s legal division has been leading the changes to One Million Black Women in particular, which started to undergo reassessment after the Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that using affirmative action in the college admissions process was unconstitutional.

According to Ashai Pompey, Goldman Sachs’ global head of corporate engagement, One Million Black Women “is one component of our longstanding commitment and broader strategy focused on advancing small businesses, job creation, and economic growth in rural and urban communities across America. We regularly evaluate our programs to ensure they are impactful, align with the firm’s strategy, and are compliant with the law.”

Until recently, Goldman Sachs put forth in much of its communication regarding the program that it was committed to investing $10 billion and $100 million in philanthropy designed to drive up the economic opportunity afforded to Black women by 2030.

The program has also changed how it has distributed that $100 million in philanthropic efforts, from using it for nonprofits run by Black women to using it for expenses incurred by its now-rebranded Black In Business program.

The changes have been disastrous for Black nonprofits like Briana Franklin’s The Prosp(a)rity Project, an organization that offered financial coaching, student debt relief, and career services to Black women.

At one point, funding from Goldman Sachs made up almost 40% of her funding sources, and when the bank ended its funding early in 2024, it wasn’t much longer before she had to close her doors in August.

Now, Goldman’s One Million Black Women program, despite its name, has been expanded from Black women to encompass low- and moderate-income populations as well, a change that stands in stark contrast to what it said in 2024, even as it stripped funding from Franklin’s nonprofit and others.

Pompey, a Black woman, told The Guardian that Goldman Sachs was “aware of what’s out there,” a reference to the political climate around diversity, equity, and inclusion, but said that despite this, “we are very focused on achieving the objectives of our program. Of course, we do that in operation and in compliance with laws, but our commitment to One Million Black Women is strong.”

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

May 4, 2025

HBCU President Makes Plea For Organ Donor At Graduation As He Battles Stage 5 Kidney Failure

Despite his medical setbacks, Dr. Anthony J. Davis, president of Livingstone College, remains committed to uplifting the school and its student body.

An HBCU president is praying that a member of his school’s community can help him find an organ donor.

Dr. Anthony J. Davis, president of Livingstone College, has been battling stage 5 kidney failure for nearly two years. Since his diagnosis, Davis has undergone almost 10 hours of dialysis treatment nightly while also juggling the responsibilities of leading the institution. During Livingstone’s recent commencement ceremony on May 3, he revealed his dire request for an organ donor.

“When the Lord is blessing, the enemy starts messing,” he shared with the class of graduates, per HBCU Gameday.

Davis remains committed to uplifting the school and its student body despite his medical setbacks. He still works toward boosting enrollment and recruitment, staying on top of his goals to elevate Livingstone. His tenure has also seen the donation of two anonymous $10 million gifts toward the school.

While describing his health journey, he also lightheartedly noted how none of his family members were eligible to be a match due to their differing blood types.

“I said, my children, what kind of luck do I have? They get their mother’s good looks and her blood type,” he shared to laughter from the crowd.

His emotional speech also inspired graduates to overcome obstacles they may face in their lives. Davis also launched a “Be My Match” campaign to help in the search. The “Be My Match” initiative encourages those within and beyond Livingstone’s HBCU community to learn more about becoming a living donor. Davis expressed his hope and faith that his public declaration of needing a donor would result in his community finding a match.

Black people are disproportionately impacted by kidney disease. According to the National Institute of Health, a 2023 annual report found that this demographic accounts for 30% of all people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Black people are also four times more likely to die from ESKD than their white counterparts, making their ability to find a match more crucial than ever.

With these numbers in mind, Davis hopes his network will amplify this campaign to the masses to help the educator and HBCU supporter save his life. As he concluded his powerful and crucial message, the class of 2025 and Davis hope to proceed in this next era of their lives with new prosperity.

by Daniel Johnson

May 4, 2025

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Faces Scrutiny Over Foreclosed Rental Property

Williams’ spokesperson positioned the mortgage issues as part of the exploitative practices of the banking industry.

In January 2025, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams released a list of the city’s worst landlords. However, a report from The New York Post now claims Williams may have been a problematic landlord himself, and he is facing criticism from at least one opponent in the upcoming primary over the loss of a property he allegedly used as a rental investment property.

According to the New York Post, Williams allegedly stopped making his $1,344 monthly payments on a property with a mortgage valued at $389,600 in 2010. In 2014, the home was placed in foreclosure by Bank of America, which acquired the loan after it bought the original lender Countrywide Financial during the subprime mortgage crisis.

According to a 2011 report from CBS News, Bank of America settled federal charges against Countrywide Financial related to discriminatory lending practices involving Black and Latinx homeowners. The settlement was part of broader federal efforts to address concerns about mortgage lenders accused of using unrealistic and predatory lending practices.

Despite this, a court-appointed referee calculated that Williams’ mortgage debt has only gone up from its initial valuation to $784,927; a total that includes interest and penalties accrued by the unpaid mortgage.

After Williams appealed this decision, the property was listed for sale via a foreclosure auction in April, but reverted back to Bank of America after no one bid on the property.

Following that development, the debt owed by Williams on the property increased to $944,852, per a listing on auction.com.

Williams, however, has maintained that the problems with the property stemmed from the terms of his initial loan with Countrywide and some of his tenants who didn’t pay their rent.

His political adversaries, Councilmember Robert Holden, a moderate Democrat representing Queens, a long-time critic of Williams, and New York State Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar, who is challenging Williams for his position in the primary for the New York Public Advocate position in June, both seized the opportunity to criticize Williams publicly.

“Jumaane Williams has been paid a six-figure taxpayer-funded salary for years, yet he still couldn’t pay his bills or keep his home,” Holden told the New York Post. “Like many in government, he can’t even manage his own life — so why should anyone trust him to manage the people’s business?”

Rajkumar, meanwhile, criticized Williams via a statement issued by her spokesperson, Arvind Sooknanan.

“Like the very slumlords he put on his ‘Worst Landlords Watchlist,’ Jumaane Williams pocketed rent from tenants, pulled in a six-figure salary, and still failed to make basic mortgage payments on his investment property. This isn’t just bad judgment — it’s pure hypocrisy,” Sooknanan said.

Williams’ spokesperson, William Gerlich, however, positioned the mortgage issues as part of the exploitative practices of the banking industry, which were covered by CBS News when Bank of America took over the loans issued by the original lender in 2011.

“As has been extensively covered for a decade, the Public Advocate has an investment property in the foreclosure process, in part due to exploitative banking practices. Many New Yorkers are facing much worse today – losing their family homes as a result of the affordability crisis and predatory practices – which is why the Public Advocate constantly stands up to the mayor’s rent hikes and the bad actors driving families out of our city,” Gerlich said in his statement.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

May 4, 2025

Beyoncé Gets Cease-And-Desist Over Vegas Sphere Imagery After Residency Deal Collapsed

The owner of the Sphere sought legal action after Cowboy Carter tour attendees shared footage of the venue's use in the show visuals.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour has already faced controversy as its first slew of shows began. The singer received a cease-and-desist from the owner of the Las Vegas Sphere over the venue’s image use.

According to footage shared by concertgoers, an enlarged Beyoncé picked up a digital version of the Sphere. Fans recorded the clip of the singer juggling the venue with her hands as the real-life Beyoncé transitioned between songs. The viral video has led to legal action by Sphere Entertainment Co., owned by James Dolan.

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In a letter sent to Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment, Dolan’s attorney accused the singer of “featuring and manipulating” imagery of the Sphere without its knowledge or permission.

“It has recently come to SEG’s attention that a Cowboy Carter tour interlude video contains the unauthorized use of SEG’s intellectual property,” detailed the letter, as reported by Billboard. “SEG is sure that multiple aspects of the interlude video, including other brands, clips and music, were duly cleared by the tour with rights permissions from the rights holders whose works were used in the video, as is common practice.”

It added, “Beyoncé — many orders of magnitude larger than the Sphere venue — leans over, picks up the venue, and looms over it… SEG was never asked and the prominent appearance and manipulation of SEG’s Sphere venue in the video is unauthorized.”

The letter demanded that Beyoncé remove the video from her tour visuals. If she refuses, the letter noted that Sphere Entertainment “reserves all rights to take further action as SEG deems appropriate without notice.”

Moreover, they want removed all of the Sphere’s current and future use in Cowboy Carter tour material, including merchandise, promotional or marketing items, and any future movies surrounding the tour.

However, the bad blood between the two parties may have occurred even before the tour began. In 2024, the New York Post first reported that negotiations for Beyoncé to host a Sphere residency broke down. The deal’s axing stemmed from the Sphere refusing Queen Bey’s request to shut down for two weeks for rehearsals. Furthermore, her ask for a similar $10 million that U2 received for its stint of shows also soured the talks.

Now, the singer is reportedly exploring a 100-show deal with MGM. The agreement remains unconfirmed as many eyes continue to watch out for the success of her Cowboy Carter tour.

by Mary Spiller

May 4, 2025

50 Cent Action Channel Hits No. 1 On Roku And LG

50 Cent’s action channel features films and shows from Lionsgate’s library of over 20K titles.

50 Cent’s Lionsgate Action channel is now the No. 1 most popular action channel on The Roku Channel and LG Channels. Curated by Curtis Jackson, best known as “50 Cent,” the FAST channel debuted on Roku exclusively.

Rising to popularity, after taking Roku in Q1 by storm, its launch on LG Channels has also hit the same top spot milestone.

50 Cent Action is described as one of the first of its kind as a “talent-branded FAST channel.”

Jackson will be featured at LG Ad Solution’s NewFronts presentation on May 5. As a keynote speaker, Jackson will conduct a live Q&A session alongside company CEO Michael Hudes, opening up about the growth of 50 Cent Action and some of the exclusive features that will arise in the future.

Jackson said in a statement, as reported by Deadline, “This is the future of entertainment. It’s about making real connections. I’m hands-on with everything and collaborating closely with Lionsgate– which has been a great partner-–to give fans free, direct access to the best action movies and shows out there, all in one place. Fans can step into my world every time they turn on the channel.”

Jim Packer, Lionsgate’s president of Worldwide Television Distribution, recognized 50 Cent as a cultural icon who is tapped into what action audiences want to see.

Packer said, “[Jackson] is a cultural icon with an unmatched connection to his audience. We’ve seen incredible momentum on the channel since launch, and our goal is to make 50 Cent Action one of the leading action destinations for fans and advertisers in the FAST Space.”

The Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television runs Jackson’s favorite films and television series from Lionsgate’s library of over 20K titles. The action channel features box-office juggernauts like “The Expendables, Rambo, and Den of Thieves.”

50 Cent Action also offers 1,000 movies, including exclusive films and series that do not premiere outside FAST channels.

50 Cent Action has an upcoming event over Memorial Day Weekend. The marathon will run fan-favorite franchises like “Now You See Me.”

50 Cent Action has been streaming since April 30 on Vizio’s WatchFree+ and Sling TV’s Sling Freestream.

by Daniel Johnson

May 4, 2025

Paul Pierce Says Black NBA Players Date White Women Because They ‘Apologize More’

Although Pierce is married to a Black woman himself, he says this is how some Black men view white women.

In the latest example illustrating why not everyone’s thoughts should be spoken, former NBA star Paul Pierce said on his podcast that he believes some NBA players choose to date white women because Black women are seen as difficult to deal with.

In a recent episode of his podcast “The Truth After Dark With Paul and Azar,” Pierce elucidated on his belief to his co-host, Azar Farideh, regarding what makes some Black NBA players go for white women in their dating lives.

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“I honestly think that maybe they appreciate maybe more, and they apologize more,” Pierce answered before breaking into laughter. “They don’t mind being held accountable!”

Although Pierce is married to a Black woman himself, his comments reflect how some Black men, unfortunately, may view Black women, and those sentiments, predictably, kicked off a firestorm of commentary on social media.

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According to data from the 2024 U.S. Census, 85% of Black men marry Black women, and an analysis of Black marriage in general, published by ThoughtCo., sets forth that 83% of Black men making over $100,000 a year marry Black women.

Furthermore, although a recent Pew Research study indicated that married Black men (79%) are less likely than married Black women (87%) to be married to a Black person, this still represents a majority of Black men, which begs the question of how and why the stereotype regarding Black men and how they see white women has come to dominate the public sphere of conversation.

According to a 2018 study from Duke University, racial and gender stereotypes of white women render them much like Pierce’s statement did; according to the study, white women are often stereotyped as warm and nurturing (put another way, docile and appreciative) and are stereotyped that way by both white and Black respondents to the study.

According to Sarah Adeyinka-Skold, a sociologist and assistant professor at Loyola Marymount University, the stereotypes implied in Pierce’s comments are harmful to how Black women navigate dating.

“Basically, both Black and non-Black men use the stereotypes or tropes that are popular in our society to justify why they don’t date Black women. As long as we have a society that has historical amnesia and doesn’t believe that the ways in which we structured society four hundred years ago still has an impact on today, Black women are going to continue to have an issue in the dating market,” Adeyinka-Skold said.

by Daniel Johnson

May 3, 2025

Trump Wants To Pay Rwanda To Take Deportees From U.S.

According to a Rwandan official, discussions over potential financial compensation are expected to take place within the next two weeks.

The Rwandan government and the Trump administration are in talks about a possible agreement that would allow Kigali to accept deportees from the United States, including Africans and other non-Rwandan nationals, CBS News has learned.

According to a Rwandan official, discussions over potential financial compensation and other logistical details are expected to take place within the next two weeks. U.S. and Rwandan officials confirmed that negotiations are underway regarding transferring third-country nationals deported from the U.S. to Rwanda.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been very vocal about the Trump administration’s desire to send people to other countries, even countries where those people may not be from.

“We are working with other countries to say, ‘We want to send you some of the most despicable human beings,'” he said during a televised cabinet meeting as he sat next to President Donald Trump. Rubio also said that the “further away from America, the better.”

A similar arrangement with El Salvador, under which certain deportees are imprisoned at that country’s notorious CECOT prison, has led to several lawsuits against the Trump administration.

However, other countries, like Panama and Mexico, whose President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has publicly cast herself as an opponent of Trump, have agreed to accept deportees who are not from those countries.

According to a 2024 article from The Washington Post, Rwanda, like El Salvador, has been accused of violating the human rights of its citizens by arresting and torturing the families of its exiled citizens who are critics of the country. Furthermore, according to UN investigators, the Rwandan government is accused of backing a rebel group as well as the suppression and murder, arrest, or disappearance of its political opponents.

According to its more recent reporting, Rwanda has been lobbying itself as a destination for deportations of people who are not Rwandan for years, which voices critical of the Rwandan government have described as an attempt to launder their reputation as a place where human rights abuses are rampant.

According to a United States official who worked on Rwandan relations in the Biden administration, “The cozier that Rwanda gets to the Trump administration, the less likely they are going to press them to make concessions,” likely giving them leverage in the peace talks the Trump administration is attempting between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Jeffery Smith, the executive director of a pro-democracy nonprofit, Vanguard Africa, described any plan to deport immigrants to Rwanda as “morally and legally reprehensible, to the Post before continuing, “this is merely a ploy to garner positive headlines and a cynical way in which to compel Western governments, like the U.S., to look the other way when inevitable human rights abuses are committed.”