In politics, strategies and plans shape the future. Project 2025 is the most recent Republican plan for the future. Project 2025 has gained significant attention for its racially divisive proposals and potential to reverse the civil rights advances of African Americans. Closely aligned with Donald Trump, the creators of Project 2025 have also launched a smear campaign against Kamala Harris, further highlighting their agenda. We look at the unsettling aspects of Project 2025. See if you agree that it reflects a deep-seated white fear of a changing America.
Racially Divisive Sections of Project 2025
Project 2025 contains several sections that are racially divisive and threaten to undo decades of progress in civil rights. One glaring example is its proposal to limit voting rights under the guise of “election integrity.” By advocating for stringent voter ID laws and reducing early voting opportunities, Project 2025 disproportionately affects African American communities. These communities historically face greater barriers to obtaining identification and accessing polling stations.
Another troubling aspect of Project 2025 is its approach to affirmative action. The plan suggests dismantling affirmative action policies in education and employment. It argues that these policies promote “reverse discrimination.” This rhetoric ignores the historical and systemic inequalities that affirmative action seeks to address. Eliminating these policies would likely result in decreased opportunities for African Americans in higher education and professional sectors.
Moreover, Project 2025 advocates for a “law and order” agenda that includes increased funding for police and tougher sentencing laws. This stance perpetuates the criminalization of African Americans and overlooks the urgent need for police reform and accountability. The emphasis on punitive measures rather than community-based solutions underscores a lack of commitment to addressing the root causes of crime, such as poverty and lack of education.
Creators and Writers: Trump’s Inner Circle
The creators and writers of Project 2025 are closely aligned with Donald Trump, sharing his vision and political ideology. Key figures include:
- Stephen Miller: Known for his hardline immigration policies, Miller has been a prominent figure in shaping Trump’s agenda. His involvement in Project 2025 signals a continuation of restrictive immigration policies that disproportionately affect people of color.
- Steve Bannon: A former Trump strategist, Bannon is notorious for his nationalist and populist views. His contributions to Project 2025 reflect a desire to maintain a homogeneous cultural identity, which inherently marginalizes minority communities.
- Sebastian Gorka: A former deputy assistant to Trump, Gorka’s security-focused approach often borders on xenophobia. His influence on Project 2025 emphasizes increased surveillance and policing, exacerbating racial profiling and discrimination.
These individuals have a history of promoting policies that undermine civil rights and propagate fear of a multicultural America. Their collective influence on Project 2025 reveals an agenda rooted in preserving white dominance.
The Smear Campaign Against Kamala Harris
In addition to their racially divisive policy proposals, the creators of Project 2025 have launched a smear campaign against Kamala Harris. This campaign seeks to undermine Harris’s credibility and portray her as an unfit leader. Tactics include spreading misinformation about her background, questioning her qualifications, and perpetuating stereotypes about her identity as a woman of color.
The smear campaign against Harris is not just a political strategy. It is a manifestation of the fear that Project 2025’s creators have of a diverse and inclusive leadership. Harris represents a future where minority voices are heard and respected. This challenges the status quo that Project 2025 aims to protect.
White Fear of a Different America
At its core, Project 2025 is based on white fear of a different America—one that is increasingly diverse, inclusive, and representative of various cultures and backgrounds. This fear is evident in the project’s policies. These policies seek to limit the political power and social mobility of African Americans and other minorities.
The emphasis on voter suppression, the dismantling of affirmative action, and the “law and order” rhetoric all point to a desire to maintain control and prevent the emergence of a truly equitable society. Project 2025 is not about making America better for all. It is about preserving the privileges of a select few at the expense of many.
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Project 2025 represents a regressive vision for America. It is deeply rooted in fear and resistance to change. The racially divisive policies proposed within the plan threaten to reverse the civil rights advances that African Americans have fought hard to achieve. With creators closely aligned with Donald Trump and a smear campaign against Kamala Harris, Project 2025 is a stark reminder of the ongoing battle for equality and justice in the United States.
As citizens, it is crucial to recognize and challenge these regressive agendas. The future of America depends on our collective commitment to building a nation that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and upholds the principles of equality for all.
Jeff Thomas
Publisher • Opinion Columnist • Licensed General Contractor • Real Estate Appraiser • New Orleans
Jeff Thomas is the publisher of Black Source Media and one of New Orleans’ most direct voices on civic affairs, economic justice, and Louisiana politics. He writes from the intersection of experience and accountability — as a licensed general contractor,a tech company founder and executive with over 30 years experience, and a businessman who has worked across the city’s civic, media, and construction ecosystems for decades.
His Sunday column covers Louisiana legislative politics, insurance discrimination, housing policy, and the forces shaping Black community life in New Orleans and across the state. Thomas writes in the tradition of Black journalists who hold power accountable without apology — building arguments from data, delivering verdicts from evidence, and speaking to Black New Orleans with the directness the moment demands.
He is also the principal of EA Inspection Services, LLC, a government inspection services company. Black Source Media is his platform for the civic conversation New Orleans has needed and too rarely had.
Selected Articles by Jeff Thomas
Black Neighborhoods Pay the Highest Insurance Rates in Louisiana. Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know.
They Didn’t Yell the N-Word. They Went to Law School, Bided Their Time, and Rewrote the Constitution Instead.
Vappie vs. Morrell: Why Does Justice Look Different in New Orleans?
The State Has the Money. New Orleans East Just Needs Them to Use It.
The Failure of Mitch Landrieu
Publisher — Black Source Media
Jeff Thomas
Publisher • Opinion Columnist • Licensed General Contractor • Real Estate Appraiser • New Orleans
Jeff Thomas is the publisher of Black Source Media and one of New Orleans’ most direct voices on civic affairs, economic justice, and Louisiana politics. He writes from the intersection of experience and accountability — as a licensed general contractor,a tech company founder and executive with over 30 years experience, and a businessman who has worked across the city’s civic, media, and construction ecosystems for decades.
His Sunday column covers Louisiana legislative politics, insurance discrimination, housing policy, and the forces shaping Black community life in New Orleans and across the state. Thomas writes in the tradition of Black journalists who hold power accountable without apology — building arguments from data, delivering verdicts from evidence, and speaking to Black New Orleans with the directness the moment demands.
He is also the principal of EA Inspection Services, LLC, a government inspection services company. Black Source Media is his platform for the civic conversation New Orleans has needed and too rarely had.
Selected Articles by Jeff Thomas
Black Neighborhoods Pay the Highest Insurance Rates in Louisiana. Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know.
They Didn’t Yell the N-Word. They Went to Law School, Bided Their Time, and Rewrote the Constitution Instead.
Vappie vs. Morrell: Why Does Justice Look Different in New Orleans?
The State Has the Money. New Orleans East Just Needs Them to Use It.
The Failure of Mitch Landrieu