The Toll a ‘1,000-Year Storm’ Takes on a Black Family
Climate change makes these deluges regular occurrences. After San Diego’s recent flooding, the Reed family is trying to pick up the pieces.
EDUCATION
Black Students in the Crosshairs
FBI data finds school hate crimes are on the rise in US and Black youths are most likely victims.
Afrocentrism and Afrofuturism: Black Students Need Both
Journalist and teacher Sam P.K. Collins says adults and students need to see Black people in new and innovative worlds.
Moms Ignite Movement for Black Kids in Private School
6% of K-12 private school students are Black. Nonprofit Private School Village seeks to end their racial isolation.
When Afrofuturism Enters the Classroom
Afrofuturism not only enhances academic engagement but also equips students with tools for combating racism and fostering a just society.
Why Learning a Foreign Language Is Essential
“Exploring and learning different cultures does not teach our students tolerance. It teaches them acceptance, and that is more important.”
Black Kids Keep Being Told Their Hair Needs to ‘Conform’
In Texas student Darryl George’s ongoing battle over his hair, the superintendent says “being American requires conformity.”
HEALTH
Syphilis Is on the Rise. Here’s What You Need to Know
STIs are rising among young people and men who have sex with men, and Black folks are disproportionally affected.
Pepper Spray: A Tool of Torture Against Blacks, Says Expert
A new study found that pepper spray, a chemical weapon routinely used by police departments across the United States, is a lethal substance that should be banned from use.
Exhausted From the Struggle: An Urgent Call for Safe Spaces for Black Women
Black women have to confront race and gender discrimination in almost every facet of life — and it’s taking a toll on their mental health.
CLIMATE JUSTICE
The EPA Is Dropping Climate Justice Investigations Left and Right
Environmental justice battles in Cancer Alley and Flint have been hampered by setbacks to investigations, sparking fears for future cases.
New Disaster Assistance May Make it Easier for Black People to Evacuate
Mandatory evacuation orders don’t mean folks can afford to leave. Changes to the FEMA disaster assistance program could help.
Student Activists Win ‘First Step’ Vote Passing Green New Deal for Schools
DCPS students pass Green New Deal for Schools resolution, advocating for climate justice and renewable energy. They are the second school district to adopt the policy nationwide.
99% Black School? Time to Put Another Factory in the Neighborhood
Because apparently, Louisiana’s Cancer Alley doesn’t have enough plastics and petrochemical pollution.
Is a Power Company Trying to Kill Climate Reporting in Alabama?
Alabama Power wields plenty of influence by snapping up news outlets either directly or through its foundation, including a Black paper.
A Glimpse at the New American Economy…if We Can Seize the Moment
We have an opportunity to undo the harm brought by the demise of America’s manufacturing sector if we act fast.
OPINION
Black Folks and Border Policy: CBC’s 2024 Election Challenge
The Congressional Black Caucus has an urgent responsibility to defend the needs of Black Americans.
Confronting Silence: Black Excellence in American Classical Music
The Black Orchestral Network challenges the white, elitist narrative of classical music and supports and elevates Black classical musicians.
Priority: Get Our ‘Knowledge On’ in 2024
Our story is being marginalized. We must pursue knowledge now more than ever.
Black Churches Tackle Racial Life Expectancy Gap
With the help of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., congregations are responding to the health crises in their communities.
Estate Planning: The Only Constant Is Change
Estate planning is dynamic because life is dynamic.
From MLK Day in a Majority-White Office to Being the Boss
Only 45% of companies observe, so when Chicago-based civil engineer Kelsey Taylor started his firm, it was service time.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Black Journalists Are Needed Now More Than Ever
Recent layoffs at newspapers nationwide remind us why Black journalists are needed to report truth.
Driving While Black: Do African Americans Have a Target on Their Backs?
For too many Black Americans, merely ‘driving while Black’ has become an extreme sport.
Inequitable Algorithms: Facial Recognition’s Alarming Pattern of Misidentifying Black Individuals Sparks Calls for Reform
A 61-year-old grandfather is suing Sunglass Hut’s parent company after his arrest, which was caused by the store’s facial recognition technology mistakenly identifying him as a robber.
Affirmative Action Is Not ‘Reverse Discrimination’
A must-read excerpt from Keith Boykin’s latest book, “Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?: 25 Arguments That Won’t Go Away.”
Meet the Woman Investing in Future Activists
Corryn Grace Freeman hopes to change lives by teaching the younger generation how to engage in activism through her role at Future Coalition.
Guilty After Proven Innocent: The Challenge of Wrongful Convictions
New Yorkers cannot successfully contest wrongful convictions by simply proving their innocence without DNA evidence if they have pled guilty.
FINANCE
Black Entrepreneurs Need Cash. This Initiative Can Help
The U.S. Black Chamber and Lendistry have teamed up to provide minority-owned businesses access to capital.
Divorce Month: Key Financial Steps for Women to Break Free
Black women divorce at a higher rate — 38.9% — than women of any other race. Navigate divorce and secure your finances with these steps.
Black Millennials and Gen-Z Shake Up Investing
There’s an increase in Black investors, particularly younger ones, entering the market thanks to technology and accessible information.
Baltimore City Receives Federal ‘Workforce Hub’ Designation
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott says the designation stands as an investment in communities that have long been underserved.
Biden-Harris Admin Reaffirm Commitment to Addressing Racial Wage Gap
The Biden-Harris administration has announced comprehensive measures to tackle gender and racial wage gaps in the United States.
Is Moving to the South Really Better for Black Folks?
Black Americans are moving back to the South. But homeownership in the region has barely budged and, in some cases, even declined.