The House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Al Green for heckling President Trump during his speech to Congress, with a 224–198 vote. During the event, Green interrupted Trump, leading to calls for order and disapproval among several members, including the Congressional Black Caucus's performance of a protest song.

Democratic governors are navigating challenges from the Trump administration, as highlighted by Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts, who is positioning herself for re-election while urging her party to adopt a more aggressive stance against Trump.

The Black Gospel Archive at Baylor University has collected over 60,000 gospel songs and is expanding its efforts to include oral histories, thanks to a new Lilly Endowment grant.

The Supreme Court is deliberating on a discrimination case involving Marlean A. Ames, a straight woman who suffered job losses due to her work's discrimination towards gay employees. The case reflects broader issues concerning civil rights and workplace diversity initiatives.

The article discusses the mixed feelings among Republicans regarding the U.S. Department of Education, highlighting the confirmation hearing of Linda McMahon, Trump's nominee for education secretary, and the department's role in education funding and civil rights.