Before the Vote, a Black Pastor Warns Against Fruitless Leaders
Drawing on a biblical parable, the Rev. Howard-John Wesley urged voters to examine candidates’ records, look beyond single issues and beware leaders who threaten violence. His closing appeal honored generations…
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What Black Americans Need to Know About Gum Disease
Gum disease can develop without pain and eventually threaten healthy teeth. Black dentist Jamar McKay explains the warning signs, the importance of preventive care and how oral health connects to diabetes and other medical conditions.
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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
EVENT: The Action Plan to Get Black Women Back to Work
It’s been a year since economic reports started to reveal that as many as 600,000 Black women – many of them highly educated professionals – are out of work. So what now? Join a virtual…
ReligIon
From the Pulpit to the Polls: Tré Murphy’s Mission for Justice
For Tré Murphy, ministry means meeting people’s needs and helping them exercise their rights. The Baltimore native wants churches to prepare voters, confront intimidation and remain engaged long after the ballots are counted.
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.
