Ilhan Omar Isn’t Above the Law. Neither is the Justice Department.
Black women in public office face threats, harassment and intense scrutiny. Carr argues that the Justice Department must demonstrate that investigations involving political candidates are driven by evidence rather than…
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Breast Cancer Risks and Screening Barriers for Black Women
Explore the Insights & Research Division’s new report on Black women and breast cancer.
Health
Voting Under Pressure: the 2026 Midterms And Black Emotional Health
With the midterm elections less than four weeks away, and early voting already starting in some states, Black voters are heading to the polls with a familiar knot in their stomachs, worried that democracy itself…
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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
‘Breaking the Silence’: How Black Women Can Fight Breast Cancer
Despite medical advances, Black women remain more likely to die from breast cancer, with fear, delayed screening, and systemic inequities driving disparities—experts say informed patients, earlier detection, and accountability across healthcare systems are key to saving lives.
Money
The State of Black Businesses Symposium, 10/14
During the live event, the public is invited to engage with panelists on business topics ranging from government contracting to solo entrepreneurship to business funding.
ReligIon
500 Voices, One Mission: Keep Baltimore’s Gospel Legacy Alive
Baltimore’s gospel community gathered 500 singers and musicians for a landmark recording. Now organizer Eric Waddell is planning a documentary to preserve the history, traditions and people who shaped the city’s distinctive gospel sound.
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.
