Federal Judge Halts Kennedy’s Vaccine Policy Overhaul
The ruling temporarily blocks changes to HHS’ handling of vaccines, including the COVID vaccine.
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Breast Cancer Risks and Screening Barriers for Black Women
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Health
Grief, Advocacy, and Education: A Counselor Reflects on Black Maternal Health
In 2024, the number of U.S. mothers who died as a result of pregnancy or childbirth dropped compared to 2023. But while slightly fewer Black mothers died that year, they still had three times the…
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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
Rev. Robert Turner Takes Reparations Fight Nationwide After Years-Long Protest
A pastor walked from Baltimore to the White House to bring attention to the need for federal reparations. He says his work still isn’t done.
ReligIon
Do You Talk to Your Neighbor in Church? Not Everyone Does
Some say it builds community. Others say it’s distracting.
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.