Your Right to Peacefully Protest Is Under Attack Across America
A protest in Texas over a Confederate statue, and a Supreme Court decision against a Black Lives Matter activist, are warning signs about the health of the 1st Amendment right to assemble.
EDUCATION
Public Libraries Are Invaluable, and Here’s Why
Public libraries play a vital role in communities, offering diverse resources and services at a time when schools are closing their libraries and banning books.
Here’s a Sure-Fire Way to End DEI, CRT Attacks at Colleges
Black student-athletes can lead the charge to end attacks on DEI.
Black Teachers Matter. Why Aren’t Schools Trying to Keep Them?
Retention strategies for teachers usually focus on feeling a sense of belonging, centered on whiteness. Where does that leave Black teachers?
Black College-Bound High School Seniors Face New Post-DEI Hurdles
Challenges include limited scholarship opportunities.
Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amid Growing Concerns
The U.S. Department of Education has announced an initiative to provide much-needed support to students and families navigating the complex financial aid landscape, in an effort to close the FAFSA completion gap and increase financial aid applications.
Why Are Lunchables Even on The School Lunch Menu?
A new report has parents and school leaders questioning how healthy — or harmful — Kraft Heinz Lunchables are to students.
HEALTH
VOICES Heard: New Cancer Study Will Center Black Women
In a groundbreaking study, the American Cancer Society will investigate the link between breast cancer and race by exclusively tracking Black women.
Black Women’s Hair Loss: The Impact of Hairstyles and the Quest for Scalp Health
Black women are most likely to experience traction alopecia due to high-tension hairstyles like tight braids, slick back buns, and tight ponytails.
The Importance of Physical Fitness in the Black Community
As Black Americans continue to face health disparities, it is crucial to promote physical fitness as a means of preventing disease.
CLIMATE JUSTICE
‘Texas Prisoners Are Being Cooked to Death’
A new lawsuit demands Lone Star State officials set 85 degrees as the maximum temperature for Texas prisoners housed in cells without air conditioning.
The Green Economy Needs Aluminum. It’s Got A Dirty Reputation
Eco-friendly products, from cars to turbines, need the lightweight metal. But it hasn’t been good for the planet, or Black neighborhoods.
A Chicken in Every Pot — and an A/C in Every Window?
Oregon’s efforts to provide air conditioning to Medicaid recipients would be a good idea for Black America, too.
Kendall Rae Johnson Talks Urban Farming, Community, and Fresh Food
At just eight years old, the Atlanta native is the youngest certified farmer in the nation.
Coal’s Death By a 90% Emissions Cut
New EPA regulations will likely spell doom for the dirtiest of fossil fuels — and clear the air in Black and brown communities close to power plants.
Toxic Gas Adds to a Long History of Pollution in Southwest Memphis
The air in this part of the city has long been considered dangerous, and residents describe it as a “cesspool of pollution.”
OPINION
Let’s Prioritize Community-Based Anti-Violence Solutions
Though Sexual Assault Awareness Month is over, survivors and those committed to survivor justice are calling on us to make sure the conversation continues.
Breaking Stereotypes: Former Foster Care Youth’s Journey to Empower Others
National Foster Care Month is a time to shed light on the critical issues facing children and families within the foster care system.
The Importance of Organizing in the Black Community
Community organizing comes with challenges, but ensuring the health and safety of Black people makes it necessary.
Will AI Change How Black Women Date?
Dating apps promise users the perfect match. But what happens when algorithms that power them are built on racist foundations?
The Assault on Reproductive Rights: A Call to Action for Supporters of Self-Determination
Samantha Spooner, a student at Spelman College, speaks out against abortion bans in southern states and their impact on communities of color.
Biblical Principles of Free Market Economics
Free market capitalism is rooted in Biblical tenets, including entrepreneurship, innovation, as well as generosity.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Sexual Assault Survivors Speak Out
Black women in the U.S. experience higher rates of intimate partner violence and gender barriers in access to health care compared to white women. Sexual assault survivors in Houston share red flags to help keep others out of danger.
Brittney Griner Reveals Harrowing Russia Experience, Life After Release in New Book
Griner talks focusing on mental health, advocacy, and life after detainment in her new book.
Moms and Movements: How DMV Mothers Share Activism with Their Children
Black mothers in the District have been balancing their responsibilities at home with their obligations to community, providing real-world experience and opportunities for their children to engage in activism and find their voice.
Lucy Diggs Slowe: A Pioneer in Tennis, Education, Women’s Empowerment
Lucy Diggs Slowe was a barrier-breaking woman of many firsts, who made integral contributions to sports, education, and women’s empowerment.
Little Rock Nine Activist Daisy Bates to Be Honored with Statue in U.S. Capitol
“The unveiling of her statue in the halls of Congress shows the arc of history bending towards justice.”
Aged Out of Foster Care at 18, Where Do I Go?
Studies have shown that youth who age out of foster care are more likely to experience homelessness, lower educational attainment, and involvement with the criminal justice system. Here are resources that can help make the transition easier.
FINANCE
Dallas-Based Hospice Provider Settles for Millions, Shining Light On Fraud in U.S. Health Care
Elara Caring has settled a DOJ investigation for improperly placing ineligible patients in hospice care to maximize profits, resulting in higher health care costs for everyone.
Groceries Are Expensive: Stick to This Food Budget
Groceries are up a staggering 10.7% year-over-year, with essentials like meat and eggs taking a bigger bite at 13%.
Black Workers Are Being Left Out of the Clean Energy Boom
$464 billion has flowed into the industry since 2022, but at only 8% of workers, Black folks aren’t getting a piece of the pie.
Is Name Discrimination in Hiring Still a Trend? Industry Leaders Say Yes
Black job-seekers are still whitening their résumés. Even so, one year after finishing college, 60% of Black graduates were underemployed.
The Importance of Cost-Effective Childcare Services
Early childhood education experts recognize the need for more funding for childcare, describing it as a necessary resource for the public.
How Student Debt Impacts Black Students and Families
The impact is more than financial and hits more than just the scholars.