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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...

Springfield Armory National Historic Site to Honor Workers and Families

Springfield Armory National Historic Site and the Friends of Springfield Armory as we celebrate the stories of former Armory workers. Friends and staff will...

Exploring the Charms of Douglasville, GA: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Georgia

Douglasville, GA - Nestled in the rolling hills of West Georgia lies the quaint and vibrant city of Douglasville. A thriving community that strikes...

6 Books That Explain The History And Meaning of Juneteenth

After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to...

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...

HBCU Grad, Founder of Largest Black-Owned Payroll Company, Celebrates 6 Years in Business

Nationwide — Meet Byron Jennings, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University who is now the founder and CEO of Next Generation Payroll, the largest Black-owned...

40-Year-Old Woman Graduates From Same College Where She Cleaned For 14 Years

Nationwide — Sthembile Mngwengwe, a 40-year-old woman from South Africa, has earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from the same university where she worked...

Meet the Young Black Nurse Whose Platform Gives 1,000’s of Nursing Students a New Interactive Way to Study

Nationwide â€” Meet Samantha Cepeda, a licensed practical nurse, artist, and educator from Atlanta, who is also the founder and CEO of The Nurse Sam, a...

American Black Film Festival Honors Returns in 2023 to Celebrate Excellence in Hollywood

Gala Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Artists, Movie of the Year, and Documentary of the Year Hosted, by Two-Time Emmy® Nominated Writer, Comedian, and Actor Deon...

Black Dad of 2 Makes History, Revives a Century-Old Nigerian Writing System Using Children’s Books

The South Nigerian writing system, Nsibiri, can now be learned from a 43-page children’s book written by ed-tech educator Chinua Mosley. NATIONWIDE — Chinua Mosley,...

Will Smith and ‘Emancipation’ Director Defend Releasing the Slave Film Now

Antoine Fuqua’s film is facing backlash for being released so soon after Smith’s Oscars slap and for being another brutal Hollywood slavery drama. One of...

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....

The Historical Failure of Black Leadership

What has happened to black leadership? In the face of endless statistics showing the rapid decline of whatever illusory semblance of progress blacks imagined,...

City Prepares to Celebrate the 14th Annual Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Monday, December 26, 2022, between the hours of 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will...

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