by Stacy Jackson

April 30, 2025

Ebola Outbreak In Uganda Officially Ends After 3 Months

The World Health Organization's regional director for Africa said the ebola outbreak challenged Uganda's health workers in new ways.

Uganda has announced the official end to an Ebola outbreak that emerged in the country following a case detected three months ago in Kampala.

“Good news!” the Ministry of Health announced on X. Since the last confirmed patient was discharged in March, the country has gone 42 days without detecting any new cases of infection.

GOOD NEWS! The current Ebola Sudan Virus Disease outbreak has officially come to an end.
This follows 42 days without a new case since the last confirmed patient was discharged on March 14 2025.
Our appreciation to our health workers, partners and communities for their support… pic.twitter.com/kZ53mW4cdI
— Ministry of Health- Uganda (@MinofHealthUG) April 26, 2025

According to the World Health Organization, the latest Ebola outbreak, detected in January, is of the Sudan virus disease (SVD) subtype. This severe strain reportedly killed four out of 10 people infected in past outbreaks. Laboratory results (probable) reported 12 confirmed cases and two unconfirmed cases during the duration of the epidemic. Four deaths, “two confirmed and two probable,” occurred, while 10 people reportedly recovered from the infection. Cases were closely monitored following reports that over 500 people had been in contact with confirmed and probable instances.

There is no report of an approved vaccine. However, the World Health Organization stated, “Within four days of the government’s declaration of the outbreak, a randomized clinical trial for vaccine safety and efficacy using the ring vaccination approach was launched. In addition, the administration of Remdesivir treatment under the Monitored Emergency Use of Unregistered and Experimental Interventions (MEURI) protocol was initiated.”

The latest Ebola outbreak has presented new challenges for Ugandan health workers, according to Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the acting Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organizatio, the latest Ebola outbreak has presented new challenges for Ugandan health workersn.

“It touched both urban and rural communities across the country and unfolded against the backdrop of significant global funding constraints,” said Ihekweazu.

Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated the Ugandan government and health workers who contributed to ending the Ebola outbreak in under four months. “We thank donors & partners for swiftly mobilizing resources, & vaccine developers for making candidate vaccines available in record time,” Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on X.

Congratulations to #Uganda's government, health workers & communities for your dedication to end the #Ebola outbreak in less than 4 months. We thank donors & partners for swiftly mobilizing resources, & vaccine developers for making candidate vaccines available in record time. pic.twitter.com/zRpOkhHBpC
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) January 11, 2023

The Ministry of Health, WHO, and partners will continue to invest in surveillance, survivor care, and preparedness to ensure safety within Uganda.

State courts to consider blocking Trump from 2024 ballot under the ‘insurrection’ clause

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

April 29, 2025

White House Correspondents Association President Claps Back At Trump’s Anti-Media Rhetoric

'What we are not is the opposition, what we are not is the enemy of the people, and what we are not is the enemy of the state,' Eugene Daniels said

Donald Trump again skipped the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but the the White House Correspondent Association’s president took a jab at his ongoing attacks on the press.

At the April 26 event, WHCA President Eugene Daniels delivered a passionate speech defending the organization and the free press, according to a report by HuffPost. His remarks countered Trump’s ongoing attacks on the media, which he has repeatedly labeled the “enemy of the people” since taking office in January.

“We care deeply about accuracy and take seriously the heavy responsibility of being stewards of the public’s trust,” Daniels said. “What we are not is the opposition, what we are not is the enemy of the people, and what we are not is the enemy of the state.”

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Trump has stepped up his attacks on outlets he accuses of reporting “fake news” since returning to the White House. In February, he banned the Associated Press from the president’s press pool for not referring to the “Gulf of Mexico” as “Gulf of America” as directed by his executive order.

That same month, the administration also announced its control of a “limited” press pool. Many videos shared online often show the president scolding journalists who ask questions he finds unfavorable.

Trump is the only president since 1921 to skip the White House Correspondents’ Dinner while in office, aside from Ronald Reagan in 1981, who was recovering from an assassination attempt.

“I want to be clear about something: We don’t invite presidents of the United States to this because it’s for them,” Daniels continued in his speech. “We don’t invite them because we want to cozy up to them or curry favor. We don’t only extend invites to the presidents who say they love journalists or who say they are defenders of the First Amendment and a free press.”

Daniels added, “We invite them to remind them that they should be. We invite them to demonstrate that those of us who have chosen the public service of journalism aren’t doing it because we love flights on Air Force One or walking into the Oval Office. It’s to remind them why a strong Fourth Estate is essential for democracy.”

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by Jameelah Mullen

April 29, 2025

NBA Hall Of Famer Dick Barnett Dies At 88

The former shooting guard played a key role in leading the New York Knicks to two championships.

Dick Barnett, former New York Knicks player and Hall of Famer, has died; he was 88. The two-time NBA championship winner was living in an assisted living facility in Largo, Florida, reports say. The Gary, Indiana, native began his basketball career at Tennessee A&I College (now Tennessee State University), where he helped the team earn consecutive NAIA national championships from 1957 to 1959, making it the first HBCU team to win a national title in basketball. Barnett was named MVP of the NAIA Tournament both in 1958 and 1959.

The Syracuse Nationals selected Barnett in the 1959 NBA Draft, launching a professional career that spanned 14 seasons, during which he also played for the Los Angeles Lakers. He joined the New York Knicks in 1965, where he spent most of his career. The Hall of Famer helped the team win championships in 1970 and 1973. In 1968, he was selected to play in the NBA All-Star game.

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The championship player gained fame for his signature left-hand “fall back-baby” shooting style, where his legs went backward during his jump shots.

After retiring from basketball, Barnett earned a master’s degree from New York University and a doctorate in education from Fordham University. Dr. Barnett has written over 20 books across various genres, including sports, business, and personal development. The former New York Knicks star also served as a professor at St. John’s University.

In 1990, the New York Knicks honored the Hall of Famer by retiring his No. 12 jersey. In 2024, Barnett was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 27, 2025

“Throughout his illustrious career, Dick Barnett embodied everything it meant to be a New York Knick, both on-and-off-the-court. He left a positive impact on everyone he encountered, and this organization is incredibly fortunate to have him be such an integral part of its history,” The New York Knicks said in a statement posted on X.

by Jameelah Mullen

April 29, 2025

Miami Street Will Be Named After Uncle Luke’s Booty-Shaking Masterpiece

A street that will make you move your feet.

Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood is the hometown of Uncle Luke, the frontman of the rap group 2 Live Crew. The city is preparing to name the street after one of the rapper’s biggest hits. NW 70th Street will soon be named “It’s Your Birthday” Street, after the 1994 song that remains a cult classic 30 years later.

The hype-man, whose real name is Luther Campbell, earned legendary status in the late 80s and 90s with a string of hit songs that featured raunchy lyrics over 808 beats, also known as Booty Bass. Campbell says that not only is he honored to have his work acknowledged in his hometown, but he also feels that Black artists from Miami deserve the recognition.

In March, lawmakers approved a proposal by County Commissioner Keon Hardemon to rename nearby streets in a 10-block stretch of Liberty City after songs by various Black artists from Miami. One of the streets, Trick Love The Kids Street, is named after a phrase from Trick Daddy’s “In Da Wind.” Another street will be named after the legendary Betty Wright, with the name “No Pain, No Gain” in honor of her classic song.

Hardemon also introduced a second resolution to rename NW 58th Street at NW 11th Avenue to Luther Campbell Way. The proposal was approved unanimously by the commission.

“When I’m dead and gone, new Liberty City residents who don’t know about me may wonder: ‘Who the hell is Luther Campbell?” They’ll Google me and find out I’m a free-speech icon who won rulings all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court,” the rap legend wrote in the Miami New Times.

Campbell notes that this historical legal battle allowed other artists the freedom to sample hit songs and the right to create music with explicit lyrics without the fear of arrest. The artist hopes that the renamed street will serve as inspiration.

“I want Luther Campbell Way to inspire young Black people to realize that they, too, can achieve their dreams, the artist wrote.

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The official unveiling ceremony for Luther Campbell Way will occur on May 3, at 10 a.m. EST.

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by Stacy Jackson

April 29, 2025

Six Triple Eight To Be Honored With Congressional Gold Medal For Service During WWII

The Congressional Gold Medal will be presented to the family of unit commander Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley at the Capitol Visitor Center.

To recognize the women of the Six Triple Eight who made up the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the unit will be honored on April 29 with the Congressional Gold Medal.

The all-Black, all-female unit was the first of its kind deployed overseas during World War II. During their time in Europe, the military women cleared out a backlog of undelivered mail, which amounted to nearly 17 million pieces, solving the crisis within three months. According to The Associated Press, the honor follows a long-running campaign that calls attention to the unit, which has rarely been recognized for its service upon return to the U.S.

Black Female WWII Unit the Six Triple Eight Will Receive the Congressional Gold Medal https://t.co/TqedSEOvk2
— Military.com (@Militarydotcom) April 29, 2025

“It is really important to recognize the accomplishments of these women and what they went through to serve their country in wartime,” said Kim Guise, senior curator and director of curatorial affairs at the National WWII Museum.

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor the United States Congress bestows. In 2022, the U.S. Congress voted 422-0 to award the 6888th with the honor. Wisconsin Rep. Gwen Moore, co-sponsor of the bill to honor the Six Triple Eight, said the recognition is long overdue. “These heroes deserve their dues, and I am so glad their story is being told,” said Moore. “I am especially honored to ensure my constituent, Ms. Anna Mae Robertson, and the many others who served with her are recognized for their selfless service.”

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion consisted of 855 Black women. Only two women who served in the history-making unit are living as of this date.

“They kept hollering about wanting us to go overseas, so I guess they found something for us to do overseas: take care of the mail,” said Major Fannie Griffin McClendon, one of the oldest living members of the Six Triple Eight. “And there was an awful lot of mail. … They expected we were gonna be there about two or three months trying to get it straightened out. Well, I think in about a month, in a month and a half, we had it all straightened out and going in the right direction.” The women of the Six Triple Eight were sent overseas in 1945. Following its stint in England, the unit served in France.

The American Veterans Center, a supporter of the 6888 Congressional Gold Medal campaign, noted bills which have been introduced to Congress in support of the women of the Six Triple Eight: S.633 introduced in the Senate by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and H.R. 3138 introduced in the House by Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI-4). As previously mentioned by BLACK ENTERPRISE, award-winning film director Tyler Perry highlights the unit’s story in the 2024 Netflix documentary, “The Six Triple Eight.”

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion will be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitor Center. The medal will be presented to the family of unit commander Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and others.

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

April 29, 2025

Smithsonian Denies Removing Items From National African American History Museum

'Suggestions that the Smithsonian had planned or intended to remove these items are false'

In an official statement, The Smithsonian denied reports that the institution removed exhibit items from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

The April 28 statement refers to reports that the Smithsonian removed the historic Greensboro, North Carolina, lunch counter and a stool from the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting “unpatriotic ideology.”

However, according to the Smithsonian, the claims are false.

“Both the Greensboro lunch counter and stools where college students sat in protest during the Civil Rights Movement are and continue to be on display,” the statement read. “A stool from the sit-ins remains on view at the National Museum of African American History and Culture as the centerpiece of an interactive exhibition.”

Additionally, the Smithsonian noted that a larger portion of the Greensboro lunch counter remains on display at the National Museum of American History.

“Suggestions that the Smithsonian had planned or intended to remove these items are false,” the statement said.

The statement comes amid growing concern from museums and institutions across Washington, D.C., over potential cultural and historical erasure in response to Trump’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The purge has already resulted in the closure of the Smithsonian’s diversity office, the removal of historical content from government websites, and a shift in leadership at the Kennedy Center, which will no longer host World Pride events.

However, the Smithsonian clarified that the National Museum of African American History and Culture only removes items that are on loan or when necessary to preserve the condition of historical artifacts.

“Recent claims that objects have been removed for reasons other than adherence to standard loan agreements or museum practices are false,” the Smithsonian stated.

Meanwhile, Trump issued an executive order targeting the Smithsonian, claiming there has been a “concerted and widespread effort” to rewrite American history over the past decade. The order threatens to cut funding for exhibits and programs that he said “degrade shared American values,” divide people by race, or promote ideologies deemed “inconsistent” with federal policy. It specifically named the National Museum of African American History and Culture as an institution pushing “divisive, race-centered ideology.”

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by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

April 29, 2025

Ditch the DIY Trap: Why Borrowing Beats Bootstrapping for Rapid Scale

Taking out a loan can feel risky. But playing it safe can mean staying small

Written By Morgan Hewett

Bootstrapping your business feels safe. You’re relying on your own savings, reinvesting profits, and avoiding debt. I get it—I took pride in pinching pennies when I launched Options MD, my health tech company. But here’s the hard truth: bootstrapping can become a trap. It might keep the lights on, but it can also keep your growth dialed way down. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running in place while the competition speeds ahead, it might be time to rethink the “do-it-all-yourself” playbook.

You Deserve Financial Peace of Mind

We glamorize the image of the founder sleeping on a friend’s sofa, surviving on ramen noodles while chasing a dream. But let’s be honest: that stress can be crushing. And in my experience, that kind of pressure didn’t sharpen my creativity –it stifled it. Financial stress creates mental clutter. What helped me think clearly and build boldly wasn’t struggle—it was stability.

External financing gave me the breathing room I needed. It allowed me to pay rent, eat well, and focus on the bigger picture. You deserve that same peace of mind. You deserve to build your company without sacrificing your well-being. External financing isn’t just about scaling your business—it’s about supporting yourself in the process.

When Bootstrapping Falls Short

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Bootstrapping is fantastic—for certain types of businesses. A tutoring service or consulting side gig can grow slowly and steadily, one client at a time. But other ventures need serious capital upfront. When I started Options MD, I wasn’t a clinician or engineer, but I needed both on my team. That meant hiring top talent early. Bootstrapping wasn’t going to cut it.

Loans let you buy time and speed. In a fast-moving world, waiting to self-fund growth can mean watching competitors fly past you. With a loan, you can invest now—in talent, marketing, or infrastructure—and reap the rewards faster.

Loans Can Be the Smarter Play

If you can’t—or don’t want to—raise VC money, loans are a powerful alternative. Consider this: if you raise $100,000 from investors at a $1 million valuation and sell for $3 million, your investors walk away with $300,000. But if you take a $100,000 loan at 6% interest, you’ll pay about $118,000 over three years. That’s a $182,000 difference in your favor. And you keep full control.

I was fortunate to tap into my network and raise $6 million in venture capital. But by the time we were acquired, I had given up 50% of the company. And while VC funding can accelerate growth, it’s not free money. With investors come governance boards, monthly updates, and the feeling that you have a boss.

Facing the Fear of Loans

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Many entrepreneurs fear loans because of personal guarantees. Yes, SBA loans often require them. But that doesn’t mean you’ll lose everything if things go wrong. Many states protect your primary residence. And alternative loan products exist with slightly higher interest rates but no personal guarantees.

There are trade-offs, but also options. Equipment financing, revenue-based loans, and working with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) can all reduce personal risk. The key is borrowing wisely, with a clear plan to turn capital into growth.

Bet on Yourself

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Taking out a loan can feel risky. But playing it safe can mean staying small. Bootstrapping teaches resilience, but scaling requires capital. Don’t let fear hold you back from growth. Bet on yourself and build something that lasts.

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

April 29, 2025

Complex Announces Executive Promotions To Elevate Brand Partnerships

Mike Tresvant, Kirsten Atkinson, and Christopher White, formerly of the SpringHill Company, will lead the Brand Partnerships team.

Complex has announced three new executive hires and promotions as the media company rolls out new brand partnerships.

Complex will continue to elevate its Brand Partnerships business with a series of executive promotions and new hires leading the movement.”Since its acquisition in March 2024, the platform has elevated its status as a prominent force in media culture.

Mike Tresvant has accepted a promotion to executive vice president, Brand Partnerships at Complex. According to a press release shared with BLACK ENTERPRISE, the former senior vice president has played a crucial role in Complex‘s growth. During his tenure, he led the procurement of multiple brand deals while accruing record sales for the platform. He will lead the change under Moksha Fitzgibbons, president at Complex, to capitalize on this momentum.

Kirsten Atkinson, who will continue reporting into Mike Tresvant, has been elevated to senior vice president, managing brand partnerships for the West Coast. The advertising and media powerhouse will cultivate more partnerships that speak to the culture and Complex‘s growing importance within it. Through brand collaborations and sales strategy, she will spearhead new ideas that shape the West Coast division while also overseeing the company’s global revenue.

Rounding out the team, Complex has added a new hire who will champion the East Coast. Christopher White will lead as senior vice president of Brands Partnerships and Sales for the region, coming from his previous leadership role at The Springhill Company. With the expertise gained from the LeBron James-founded entertainment and media production company, White will further media sales as a revenue strategist.

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Complex hopes its emerging success with ComplexCon and other ventures will further its reach across youth culture and the entertainment sector. These key hires hope to implement ongoing and new strategies for the platform’s next era as its influence grows.

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Despite an evolving media landscape, Complex seeks to thrive amid the tides, chasing innovative ideas and storytelling in its multimedia campaigns. Through additional in-person activations at major sporting events, Complex and its brand partnerships leaders hope to bring forth a profitable media strategy that engages its audience and creates customers.

by Ahsan Washington

April 29, 2025

10 Black Women Leading In The Sports Industry

BLACK ENTERPRISE closes out Women History Month highlighting Black women who are game-changers

Black women have long been sidelined in several industries, including sports. However, plenty of women have smashed barriers and carved paths for those coming up behind them. BLACK ENTERPRISE closes out Women’s History Month, highlighting 10 Black women who are game-changers in sports, exhibit boss leadership moves, and show proof that representation matters.

Nicole Lynn

Nicole Lynn is president of Football Operations at Klutch Sports Group, hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a sports agent, Lynn made history as the first Black woman to represent an NFL draft pick. Lynn has also built quite an impressive client roster, including star athletes such as Jalen Hurts and Quinnen Williams. Breaking barriers seems to be what she does best!

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Carla Williams

Carla Williams is from LaGrange, Georgia, and is currently the athletic director at the University of Virginia. Williams made history in 2017 as the first African American woman to take the helm of a Power Five conference institution, breaking barriers in collegiate sports administration.

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Gbemisola Abudu

Gbemisola Abudu, originally from San Bernardino, California, currently serves as vice president and country head of NBA Nigeria. She’s been the driving force behind NBA Africa’s growth in Nigeria. Remember that amazing Afrobeats-themed halftime show at the 2023 NBA All-Star game? That was Abudu and her team’s doing.

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Natalie White

Natalie White, a proud Fort Valley, Georgia, native, serves as the senior vice president of the Los Angeles Sparks. She’s the driving force behind the team’s youth engagement programs and community outreach efforts. Her Southern roots and passion for basketball have made her an invaluable leader in connecting the Sparks with their fans and the broader Los Angeles community.

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Sheila Johnson

Sheila Johnson has worn many hats throughout her career. Johnson co-founded BET and is the founder and CEO of Salamander Collection. Johnson also has an ownership stake in the Washington Mystics and Wizards teams. Hailing from Maywood, Illinois, Johnson broke serious ground in the sports world by becoming the first Black woman to own a major professional sports franchise.

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Laurel Richie

Laurel J. Richie is a native New Yorker who made history as the first Black woman to head up a professional sports league when she served as president of the WNBA. Her groundbreaking leadership opened doors for diverse representation in sports management.

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Sandra Douglass Morgan

Sandra Douglass Morgan hails from Las Vegas, Nevada, and serves as president of the Las Vegas Raiders. She made history as the first Black woman to ever hold the presidential position for an NFL team, quite a groundbreaking achievement in the sports world.

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Cynthia Marshall

Cynthia Marshall from Richmond, California, served as the Dallas Mavericks’ CEO. She made history as the first Black woman to head an NBA team. During her tenure, Marshall championed diversity and inclusion efforts. Her groundbreaking leadership opened doors in what had traditionally been a male-dominated sports space.

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Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley serves as the head coach for the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team. A Philly native, she’s built quite a reputation for herself. Not only has Staley led her team to NCAA championship glory three times, but she’s also won Olympic gold and tenure in the WNBA. Her leadership style has made waves in the basketball world.

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Danita Johnson

Danita Johnson made history as the first Black woman to serve as president of a WNBA team when she took over business operations for the Los Angeles Sparks. The Chicago native brings her innovative leadership approach to one of the league’s original franchises at a pivotal time for women’s basketball. Johnson’s groundbreaking appointment represents a significant milestone for the WNBA, which continues to push for greater diversity in front office positions across professional sports.

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

April 29, 2025

Wikipedia Targeted By Trump And D.C. Prosecutor Over Alleged ‘Propaganda’

The platform has denied the accusations of spreading misinformation.

Wikipedia is now being targeted by President Trump and a D.C. prosecutor for allegedly spreading propaganda on its platform.

Ed Martin, the interim United States Attorney for D.C., has accused Wikipedia of “allowing foreign actors to manipulate information and spread propaganda to the American public.” He wrote a letter on April 24, listing these alleged wrongdoings by the online platform, which is known for showcasing information edited by the public.

“Wikipedia is permitting information manipulation on its platform, including the rewriting of key, historical events and biographical information of current and previous American leaders, as well as other matters implicating the national security and the interests of the United States,” detailed Martin, according to The Free Press.

Martin also accused Wikipedia’s parent organization, the Wikimedia Foundation, of violating the tax code for nonprofits. However, the Internal Revenue Service typically handles that issue, not prosecutors. Yahoo News also confirmed that Martin has never served as a prosecutor before his appointment by Trump to his current role.

Despite this, Martin continued to slam Wikipedia for allegedly using its platform to showcase propaganda to the public.

“Masking propaganda that influences public opinion under the guise of providing informational material is antithetical to Wikimedia’s ‘educational’ mission,” Martin wrote.

In response, Wikipedia Editor Molly White called the letter a “threat” to the Washington Post, stating that Martin attempts to “silence high-quality, independent information.” White also posted to X, calling the letter a sign of greater trouble to come for media outlets and information sources that do not comply with Trump’s demands.

Moreover, other news and information sources have received similar warning letters, according to The New York Times. This included four medical journals for their alleged bias in explaining multiple scientific topics.

Martin also ordered Wikipedia to answer a host of questions by May 15 regarding the ways it has and intends to safeguard the public from proposed propaganda and biased messaging.

However, Wikipedia has faced criticism from conservatives in the past. Elon Musk has previously criticized the platform, posting on X about it having a “woke mind virus” in October.

Wokipedia has a possibly terminal case of the woke mind virus. Reddit too. https://t.co/yjfzE6lEyw
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 26, 2024

Wikipedia’s attorney has denied these allegations of propaganda, stating that information on the website remains “presented as accurately, fairly, and neutrally as possible.” He also said his client intends to explain and prove that their content remains transparent and factual for all.