Can Young Black Americans Trust Their White Friends to Show Up?
More Black folks than ever have interracial friendships. Three young adults share what real allyship looks like to them.
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Changing the Story Data Tells About Black Health
Word In Black’s new department is taking a closer look at how Black communities view breast cancer and organ donation.
Health
TrumpRx: Better Prescription Drug Deals May Already Exist
Almost 60% American adults regularly take at least one prescription drug.
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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
Should Black Americans Consider Dual Citizenship?
Black Americans are joining a global movement that seeks cultural reconnection and economic opportunities in Africa.
ReligIon
From Kids to Covenant: How Faith Reunited a Maryland Couple
Roger and Deleana Fooks turned a lifelong, faith-filled love story into a sold-out Gospel play, “Judge Me Not, Only God Can.” The Maryland ministry leaders share how divine timing, respect, and perseverance shaped both their…
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.