‘Spend in the Black’ Turns Faith Into Economic Power
A Chicago church is urging residents to spend with intention — and rebuild Black wealth.
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Lawsuit Challenges New SNAP Food Limits
The new restrictions on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are drastically changing how 40 million Americans put food on the table.
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Education
Toxic Legacy: How Lead in Schools Is Silently Harming Black Kids
Lead-contaminated infrastructure remains an unspoken crisis in many predominantly Black school districts — undermining students’ health and academic success.
Video
We Smiled, We Cried: Actively Black’s Viral Moment
The brand’s New York Fashion Week show served as a powerful reminder of our history — and that come what may, we ain’t neva scared.
Money
Black Women Deserve More Than Flowers — We Deserve Power
Real investment, resources, and decision-making power remain rare.
ReligIon
Why Teaching Black History Is Sacred Work
Teaching history is a spiritual act of remembrance and identity.
Climate
I Grew Up Gasping for Air. Now I Fight the EPA’s Rollbacks
Dakota Gant wanted to sing opera. Air pollution turned her into an activist fighting the rollback of climate protections.