How Does Andrea Hailey Keep Her Joy? By Registering Voters
As the CEO of Vote.org, Hailey says “voter mobilization is just a part of what it means to be in a community.”
EDUCATION
Parent Perception of Student Success Is Skewed
What parents think they know about their child’s performance in school is not always accurate.
Making Teaching Sustainable for More Black Men Like Me
Only 2% of teachers are Black men. Teach For America recruiter Cedric Jones is on a mission to change that.
For Black Students, the Pandemic Made Everything Worse
Black kids bore the brunt of worsened inequities resulting from the pandemic – facing disproportionate discipline, bullying, and fewer academic opportunities.
4 Groups Advocating for Equitable School Funding
There’s a vast funding gap between majority-white districts and those serving students of color. These organizations aim to fix that.
How the Education System Fails Black Trans Youth
The continued repression of transgender students’ rights in the school system is adding to the school-to-prison pipeline.
7 Facts About Modern School Segregation
With 23% of Black students attending schools that are more than three-quarters Black, modern-day school segregation is real.
HEALTH
This Is What it’s Like to Survive Cancer
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. But, survival is possible. Black women tell what it means to survive.
Is Helping Black Moms Out Financially Unconstitutional?
A lawsuit claims Abundant Birth Project is discriminatory because it grants stipends to Black and Pacific Islander moms in San Francisco.
Health Care Is Front and Center in DeSantis and Newsom Debate
Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom will square off in a first-of-its-kind debate on Nov. 30. KFF Health News compared the political rivals’ health care positions, showing how their policies have helped — or hindered — the health of their states’ residents.
CLIMATE JUSTICE
Pilot Study Confirms Air Pollution Hot Spots But Indicates Some Positive Signs
A pilot study by the D.C. Department of Energy and the Environment found that air quality can differ significantly between neighborhoods, with some areas having higher levels of harmful pollutants than the EPA’s standards.
COP28 Won’t Stop Climate Change
Phasing out fossil fuels is on the table at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, but it’ll be hard to get it into a final agreement.
Could Climate Change Lead to Sweet Potato Pie Supremacy?
It could happen!
World Hits Climate Tipping Point. What’s it Mean for Black Folks?
As we reach a long-feared climate threshold, dangerously high temps have catastrophic consequences on Black communities.
Environmental Justice and Equitable Development: Navigating Gentrification
Environmental justice is a pressing issue at the crossroads of planning, zoning, and land use.
The National Climate Assessment Goes Woke
The latest federal report marks a shift, centering climate justice and systemic racial inequities. It’s about time.
OPINION
Dear Voters: Keep Raising Your Voices
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of student and youth activist organization RISE says we must “raise our voices for ownership of our civic life.”
So What? I’m Still Thankful
Despite the trials of war, systemic racism, inflation, crime, and individual stressors, the Thanksgiving season offers an opportunity for people to reflect on the people and things in their lives for which they are grateful.
3 Ways Biden Can Win the Black Male Vote
Biden’s support among Black men has declined. To boost turnout in 2024, he must directly address the issues impacting them most.
A Black Perspective on AI
As artificial intelligence technologies spread, they bring both opportunities and worries about accuracy, access, and equity.
Draymond Green: The NBA’s Problem Child
After the Golden State Warriors star held Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a 10-second chokehold, will the NBA finally wake up?
Black Thanksgiving: We Celebrating or Nah?
Black Americans have mixed reactions to celebrating Thanksgiving, questioning its historical origins.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Black Men: Want to Thrive, Not Just Survive? Here’s How
There are ways Black men can exit the negative survival mode and begin to thrive.
Taste of Tradition: Explore the Magic of Family Recipes
Cultural influencers share their fondest Thanksgiving memories around food.
Wanna Change the World? Help Resurrect Community
In a world where people are becoming more disconnected, fostering community has become crucial.
Caught in the Middle: Blacks in Israel Say Conflict Is ‘Inhumane’
Members of the African diaspora who are based in Israel and Palestine are highly affected by the ongoing conflict, with many hoping for the violence to come to an end.
Survivors of Child Abuse Attempt to Break the Cycle
Mylan Barnes has experienced the effects of child abuse and sex trafficking and now works to raise awareness about the issue and advocate for the needs of at-risk youth.
No, Black Women Don’t Have to ‘Ride-or-Die’
An initiative from intersectional feminist and author Shanita Hubbard breaks down the “ride-or-die” trope and helps incarcerated Black women regain their power.
FINANCE
Older Adults Continue to Lose Billions to Fraud and Scams
Fraud schemes are more advanced than ever. Here’s how to prevent aging adults from losing their life savings and assets to crime.
How to Be a Smart Black Consumer During the Holidays
Black people in the U.S. are richer and have more spending power than ever before — and we have a responsibility to our community to use it wisely.
Meet the Leader Helping Train Future Black Business Owners
Grant Warner, director of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship, shares how HBCUs are building the next generation of Black businesses.
Property Is Power: The Power of the Black Dollar
While the spending power of the Black dollar stands at a staggering $1.7 trillion, this financial strength is underutilized.
How Do We Teach Personal Finance to Children? Fin Lit Kids Has the Answer
Children struggle with basic money concepts. To help, Ebony Beckford created kid-friendly tools for families and educators.
The Silent Revolution: Black Communities Embrace Remote Work and Homeschooling for Safety and Sanity
Black communities across the nation have been quietly leading a revolution centered around the adoption of remote work and homeschooling.