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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
The Hidden Threat to Black Men’s Health
Black men in California are five times more likely to die from prostate cancer. Earlier access to care and regular screening can prevent it.
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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
The Truth About Trump Accounts and Black Wealth
Billionaire backing and celebrity hype can’t hide how Trump Accounts risk widening the racial wealth gap.
ReligIon
Your Eyes Do Not Lie: Pastors Declare Truth About Alex Pretti
The “Eyes Not Lies” campaign asks the public to trust what they see.
Racial Healing
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.