$15M in American Rescue Plan funds went to ‘anti-racism,’ ‘social activism’ programs for kids
Fox News
The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded over $15 million in American Rescue Plan funds to programs pushing "anti-racism education" and "social activism."
Jessica Chasmar is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Jessica.Chasmar@fox.com and on Twitter: @JessicaChasmar.
A review of the grant recipients shows that many projects that received funding from the relief package included "anti-racist" education and "social activism" for school-aged children, and many had virtually little to do with recovery efforts.
For instance, the IMLS awarded $49,632 to the Rochester Museum and Science Center in New York for a field trip for third-grade students that will "utilize the ‘Take It Down’ exhibit, which tells the story of a community led effort to remove racist artwork from a historic carousel, as a tool for anti-racism education."
President Donald Trump slammed the Supreme Court's move to rule that he does not have the power to impose sweeping tariffs under the IEEPA.
DHS reveals 8% of Nicaragua's population illegally entered the U.S. during Biden era, according to data showing millions from Cuba, Haiti and Honduras also came.
Ohio teacher Ashley Flynn shot and killed in her home as husband Caleb Flynn charged with murder and felonious assault with a deadly weapon.
January jobs report smashed forecasts using payroll data, revealing unemployment dropped to 4.3% as 130,000 jobs were added despite expert predictions.
In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is requesting answers from Apple CEO Tim Cook on the alleged bias of its popular app Apple News.
The USS Gerald R. Ford is deploying to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln to create rare two-carrier presence as tensions with Iran continue to rise.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto says Democrats are "weak on immigration" during interview as DHS oversight pauses. The Nevada Democrat criticizes her party.
Young professional argues California under Newsom creates horrific environment for families, citing policies on education and reproductive rights as reason for exodus.
Former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner’s attorney was heard jokingly threatening him during his nearly five-hour House Oversight deposition on Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday.
Houston Police Chief Gary Ratliff confirms organized crime network after burglary spree hits 60 homes as South American theft ring uses signal jammers to target high-end properties.
Grandmother urges voters to abandon party loyalty after defending Trump at Black History Month event
D.C. grandmother who lost grandson to gun violence defends Trump against racism charges, urges voters to choose causes over party loyalty in America.
Iran is reportedly rebuilding nuclear sites damaged in 2025 U.S. strikes while engaging in talks with Trump administration, according to NCRI deputy director Alireza Jafarzadeh.