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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...

‘American Fiction’ asks who gets to decide Blackness

Anthony Stewart, Bucknell University https://narrations.ad-auris.com/widget/the-conversation-canada/american-fiction-asks-who-gets-to-decide-blackness The much-anticipated American Fiction comes to theatres this month. As a long-time scholar of Percival Everett, the author whose 2001...

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...

Paying Slavery Reparations is Possible, Study of Federal Compensation Shows

Paying reparations for slavery is possible – based on a study of federal compensation to farmers, fishermen, coal miners, radiation victims and 70 other groups Linda...

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...

27-Year-Old Black Mom of 4 Makes History, Acquires Third Restaurant Franchise

Nationwide — Meet Aleeah Smith, a serial entrepreneur mom of four and a first-generation franchise owner. At 25, she started her journey in franchising becoming the...

When Does Asking Become an Accusation?

Nigerian author Chika Unigwe recently shared a story on Twitter about a time when she couldn’t find €100 that she had left on her...

The African-American community and Christianity

Is it time for another emancipation proclamation from Christianity for a community that has been oppressed by it for 200+ years? June 19th, also known...

FBN Holdings PLC Appoints Olusegun Alebiosu As Acting CEO

The board of directors of FirstBank Holdings Plc has appointed Olusegun Alebiosu as the acting chief executive officer of its flagship subsidiary, FirstBank of Nigeria Limited....

Ralph Yarl, a Missouri Teen Battle: Coping With Life After Wrong-door Shooting

Ralph Yarl, a spirited teenager from Missouri, battles every day to overcome the devastating incident of being shot due to mistaken identity. Despite the...

BWEL Introducing: Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs

BWEL offers a transformative experience and invaluable resources to propel businesses and professional growth forward. Babson College’s Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sip & Shop Event Supporting Christina’s House

Springfield Downtown, MA – April 23, 2024 - The Springfield Business Improvement District is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all community members...

Tecoyame: Mexico’s Oldest Black Community, Four Centuries On

Four centuries have passed since the arrival of African slaves on Mexican shores, yet the legacy of Mexico's oldest Black community endures, a testament...

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...

Dr. Paula Starnes: Whistleblower, Educator, and Crusader for Equity in Springfield Schools 

Springfield, MA - A firestorm erupted in Springfield Public Schools when Dr. Paula Starnes, a Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (Putnam) special education teacher, dared...

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