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Word In Black’s new department is taking a closer look at how Black communities view breast cancer and organ donation.
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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
Smart Ways to Bounce Back Financially After a Job Loss
From prioritizing self-care to using community resources, here’s how to recover after a layoff.
ReligIon
5 Books by Black Authors to Read During Lent
Lent, liberation, and Black faith — start here.
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.