For Intimate Partner Violence Survivors, a Get-Out Toolkit
Over the last six weeks, a deadly spate of intimate partner violence against Black women has exploded into the headlines, causing shock, horror, and dismay. A common question often follows:…
Black Women Built the Workforce. Why Are We Locked Out of It?
Black women are building businesses and earning degrees — but jobs aren’t following.When support exists, Black women hire and grow. When it disappears, so do opportunities.
Shame About Being Abused Silenced Me. Now, I’m Speaking Up.
Abuse, fueled by shame, thrives in the dark. For too many Black women, that darkness is by design. Breaking silence isn’t just healing — it’s a necessary act of survival.
Next Lifetime or This One? Eryka Badu Ignites a Tithing Debate
A debate sparked by Erykah Badu’s critique of tithing has reignited questions about faith, financial literacy and systemic inequality. At stake: whether a cornerstone of Black church tradition supports community…
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Under Fire, RFK Jr. Denies Calling for ‘Re-Parenting’ of Black Kids
Podcast recordings show Kennedy made the remark more than once during his 2024 presidential campaign.
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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
‘Spend in the Black’ Turns Faith Into Economic Power
A Chicago church is urging residents to spend with intention — and rebuild Black wealth.
ReligIon
What Is Holy Week and Why Does it Matter?
Not exactly sure about the meaning and purpose of Holy Week — or what happens during it? This is the explainer you need.
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.