Ashley Stewart, Author at Word In Black

Ose Okojie #11 of the Howard Bison reacts after being defeated against the Michigan Wolverines in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KeyBank Center on March 19, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

March Madness Runs on Black Athletes. At What Cost?

by Ashley Stewart March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

The tournament thrives on their labor, but mental health care is nonexistent.

Corner of Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building Plaza with mural featuring the faces of children in the on 125th Street in Harlem, New York City

Honoring Black History Means Protecting Black Futures

by Ashley Stewart February 18, 2026February 18, 2026