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The ‘silent killer’ behind strokes in the Black community

By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black As a medical doctor of over 30 years who focuses on African-American health, Dr. Gregory Hall doesn’t mess around when it comes to managing high...

Are African Americans in Massachusetts Missing Out on Legislative Support?

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In Massachusetts, where state leaders often champion equity and racial justice,...

Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year. Morgan State University,...

Ivory Coast Begins French Troop Withdrawal, Marking Shift in Africa-France Relations

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In a move emblematic of shifting dynamics between Africa and...

Congressional Black Caucus Elects Leadership for 119th Congress Amid Record Membership Growth

Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced its newly elected Executive Committee...

Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year. Morgan State University, a cornerstone of Baltimore’s higher education landscape, has announced record-breaking...

Black Woman-Owned CreditRich Opens Historic $100M Investment Round at $1B Valuation and Welcomes New Board Member Rudy Terrazas

Nationwide — CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, that allows users to round up their spare change to pay their bills intelligently and optimize their...

Two Black Mompreneurs Collaborate, Launch New Thrive Culture Box For Black Children

Nationwide — Parents and other family members can now give children ages four and up the gift of learning and celebrating Black culture. Two Los...

How the manosphere found its way into the Black community

Steven Dashiell, Morgan State University In the summer of 2023, I read that YouTube had demonetized a podcast called “Fresh & Fit,” meaning that the...

15-Year-Old Black Teen Who Wants to Be Adopted Says She Loves to Accessorize

Nationwide — Meet Gabby, a 15-year-old high school sophomore from the Texas foster care system who is looking for her forever family. Despite facing some...

Understanding and Addressing the Growing Crisis of Youth Suicide 

(StatePoint) Children and teens can be moody, but when signs of mental health troubles last for weeks, don’t assume it’s just a passing mood. Youth...

Super CJ: The Animated Series – First Animated Series For Black Children That Addresses Mental Health

Super CJ: The Animated Series, an exciting new animated series called has been launched on YouTube to bring much-needed awareness to the critical mental...

Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host National Day for Kids Event

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will be hosting the annual National Day For Kids event....

Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host Dual Parent-Child Dance

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Saturday, October 14, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will...

Belcher Triplets Who Graduated Summa Cum Laude With 4.0 GPAs Honored By Their High School

Atlanta, GA — Belcher Triplets from Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia have graduated summa cum laude, each with a perfect 4.0 GPA! The school and...

10-Year-Old Girl Name Miracle Helped Her Mom Deliver Baby at Home

Nationwide — Miracle Moore, a 10-year-old girl from Jennings, Missouri, is being hailed a hero for bravely helping her pregnant mother give birth to her...

52-Year Old Mom and Her Daughter From Alabama Graduate Law School Together

Nationwide — Daphne Davis, a 52-year-old mother, and Edriuna Davis, her 26-year-old daughter, from Birmingham, Alabama, have graduated together from the Birmingham School of Law....

It’s Black Family Month! 

Established in 2006, Black Family Month celebrates families and their enrichment through education, health, and self-improvement. Shaun McLaughlin founded this celebration after observing how...

Health Tips From Dr. Katrina Banks: Understanding Bell’s Palsy

Have you ever heard of Bell’s Palsy? Most of you likely have not. It is when someone develops facial paralysis on one side. We...

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