Black Voices, Black Bodies: Life in the Age of Ozempic
How do Black people feel about their health, the new obesity drugs, and the relentless pressure to not be fat? Here are 14 people’s stories.
EDUCATION
5 Organizations Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship
As social media and other ways to monetize your passions become more common, organizations are providing Black youth opportunities to build entrepreneurship skills as early as middle school.
Empowering Youth Through Hair Education
Tameca Moore’s youth hair class not only imparts valuable skills but also nurtures self-confidence and cultural pride.
Black Students Are in Crisis. These School Leaders Are Helping
Black female superintendents are putting in work to create safe and nurturing school environments that help kids thrive.
Mandatory Reporting Laws Meant to Protect Children Get Another Look
Black and Native American families, poor families, and parents or children with disabilities experience even more oversight.
Pioneering AI Instructor Led Courses to Expand Across HBCU Campuses
Skilldora and billionaire Dr. Michael V. Roberts have partnered to advance technology across historically Black colleges and universities, providing students with AI-instructed courses and certifications to enhance their careers and increase Black leadership and opportunities in the workforce.
Watch: Brown at 70—A Reality Check on School Segregation
Dr. Camika Royal, Sharif El Mekki, Dr. Kelly Hurst, and Dr. Gary Orfield joined Word In Black to talk about what’s going on with modern school segregation.
HEALTH
Guns Are Killing Young Black People in Rural America, Too
In the past 9 years, the rate of Black gunshot victims in places like Alabama and Mississippi was six times higher than in cities like New York or Los Angeles.
Lupus Awareness Month: Foundation Supports Those Affected by the Disease
The Lupus Foundation’s goal is to assure those battling Lupus that they are not alone and to improve the quality of life for people living with the disease until a cure is found.
The Many Faces of Mental Illness in Black America
Mental illness is way more prevalent in the Black community than most want to admit. And with it comes specific challenges impacting our relationships, behaviors, and more.
CLIMATE JUSTICE
Capitol Heights Left Hundreds of Old Garbage Bins in a Residential Neighborhood for a Year
Officials had to swap out 1,500 trash cans from a lot owned by the town, which was being used as a junkyard in violation of county zoning laws, causing a rodent infestation and water damage to a nearby home.
Hotter Summers Are Deadlier for Older Black People
More and more older people will be exposed to extreme heat in the coming decades.
Just How Long Has it Been Since the World Was This Hot?
Scientists arrive at the best answer yet.
How the EPA Was Disarmed in its Fight Against Climate Racism
Under President Joe Biden and EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency fought for environmental justice. But strong pushback, lawsuits and a conservative Supreme Court has caused the EPA to drop several investigations.
D.C. Launches First Ward 8 Air Quality Monitor in Bellevue
The technology is the first of its kind in Ward 8 to help fill information gaps and develop strategies for addressing air quality exposure disparities.
Trashing Your Hood Is Trashing Yourself
The way we feel about ourselves is often reflected in how we feel about and treat our surroundings. Cleaning up our neighborhoods can promote climate justice while helping to boost feelings of community and self-worth.
OPINION
Stop Asking Black Student-Athletes to Fix America’s DEI Mess
When schools like UNC Chapel Hill decide to defund DEI programs why aren’t powerful coaches and athletic departments being asked to fight back?
MLB Needs to Help Young Black Kids Love Baseball Again
As a result of the shrinking numbers of Black kids playing Little League baseball, there will be fewer Black adults playing in the major leagues.
Marilyn Mosby, the Black Electoral Infrastructure, and Prison as Weapon Against Black People
Exploring the criticism and support for Black elected officials, including Marilyn Mosby, and the need for community-controlled electoral infrastructure.
Let’s Prioritize Community-Based Anti-Violence Solutions
Though Sexual Assault Awareness Month is over, survivors and those committed to survivor justice are calling on us to make sure the conversation continues.
Here’s a Sure-Fire Way to End DEI, CRT Attacks at Colleges
Black student-athletes can lead the charge to end attacks on DEI.
Breaking Stereotypes: Former Foster Care Youth’s Journey to Empower Others
National Foster Care Month is a time to shed light on the critical issues facing children and families within the foster care system.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
After George Floyd’s Murder, a Minneapolis Church Builds Community
A member of Calvary Lutheran Church says they’ve learned to be “gentle with each other so we can be dangerous together.”
Bringing Free Digital Literacy Training to Underserved Communities
Byte Back is a nonprofit working to close the digital divide in Washington D.C. and Baltimore.
Confederate Heroes’ Names on Schools Is Making a Comeback
A Virginia county’s decision to restore the names of 3 Confederate heroes on two schools clearly signals
that the “racial reckoning” era is over.
Persistent Threat: Two Years After Buffalo Massacre, Hate Crimes Targeting Black Community Show No Signs of Abating
The FBI data reveals that over half of reported hate crimes nationwide between 2020 and 2022 targeted Black individuals, with a 14.6% rise in 2022, and the “Unity” monument at Tops Supermarket serves as a reminder of the ongoing racial violence against Black communities.
A Burial Site Reveals the Healing Power of Living Histories
Tending the graves of enslaved Black folks at Button Farm gives living descendants the chance to acknowledge the past and embrace truth.
Investigation Unveils More Than 1,000 Unnecessary Deaths from Police Use of Non-Lethal Tactics
Findings highlight systemic issues within policing and raise questions about accountability and reform.
FINANCE
Shrinkflation Is Eating Away at Your Grocery Budget
From buying whole foods to becoming a label detective, here’s how to outsmart grocery stores’ rising prices.
TD Bank Opens First Branch in Ward 7, Bringing Financial Resources East of Anacostia River
The bank offers financial resources and education to the community, as well as longer hours and a dedicated space for teaching financial education.
Has Tipping Culture Gone Too Far?
More than three-quarters of Americans believe tipping culture has gone too far as prompts for gratuities on credit card machines pester consumers in virtually every establishment, according to a CouponBird survey.
Dallas-Based Hospice Provider Settles for Millions, Shining Light On Fraud in U.S. Health Care
Elara Caring has settled a DOJ investigation for improperly placing ineligible patients in hospice care to maximize profits, resulting in higher health care costs for everyone.
Groceries Are Expensive: Stick to This Food Budget
Groceries are up a staggering 10.7% year-over-year, with essentials like meat and eggs taking a bigger bite at 13%.
Black Workers Are Being Left Out of the Clean Energy Boom
$464 billion has flowed into the industry since 2022, but at only 8% of workers, Black folks aren’t getting a piece of the pie.