March 4th 2025.
A group of prominent Black leaders in America has come together to make their voices heard in a 24-hour livestream event called "State of the People." This event is being held as a protest against President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, which is scheduled for March 4th.
The livestream began at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 3rd and will continue until 11:59 p.m. ET on the night of the speech. The lineup of speakers includes renowned figures such as Joy Reid, whose show, The Reid Out, was recently cancelled, sparking outrage among her fans and the Black community. Other notable speakers include attorney Ben Crump, Representatives Jasmine Crockett and James E. Clyburn, CEO and founding partner of the Fearless Fund Arian Simon, and co-founders of Black Votes Matter, Latosha Brown and Cliff Albright.
Make sure to tune in from 3-4 pm ET to hear from us during the #StateOfThePeople 24 Hour Marathon! Join Black Voters Matter for a powerful hour of Resistance, Resilience, and Reimagining. We will be discussing the impact of recent policies on Black communities and exploring ways to create change.
This collective of Black leadership has come together to provide a true assessment of the nation's condition, not just for Black Americans, but for all races. They aim to offer an alternative to the State of the Union address and give Americans an idea of what to expect in the next four years of the second Trump administration.
During the livestream, Stefanie Brown James, founder and executive director of The Collective PAC, referred to Black leadership as a "prevailing thought" and a directive for the future. Representative Crockett also encouraged people to tune in for the truth, stating that this is where it can be found.
In the midst of this event, many Congress members have expressed their reluctance to attend Trump's speech. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on Bluesky that she will not be attending, but instead will be live posting and chatting with her followers. She also plans to go on Instagram Live after the event.
According to Politico, the President has promised to "tell it like it is" in his speech titled "Renewal of the American Dream," which will address important issues such as the economy, border security, and foreign policy. There will be a strong focus on immigration, and the President has invited guests who have been affected by crimes committed by undocumented migrants.
This speech comes after a controversial meeting between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 28th, which received widespread criticism. It is also worth noting that the White House will have control over the limited press pool that covers presidential events.
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