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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...

Biden’s Federal Death Row Commutations Lauded by Congressional Black Caucus

Washington, D.C. — President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of all individuals currently on federal death row has drawn widespread praise from...

Nigeria to Launch National Credit Guarantee Company to Boost Financial Inclusion

Abuja, Nigeria — In a move designed to revolutionize financial access and stimulate economic growth, President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday that Nigeria will...

In a Poignant New Novel, Darryl E. Moss Explores the Depths of Love, Resilience, and Legacy

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In Love is a Journey. Not a Destination, author Darryl E. Moss crafts a vivid, heartfelt portrait of Black love, family,...

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...

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...

Community Gathers at Springfield City Hall to Memorialize Victims of Gun Violence and Advocate for Justice

Darrell Lee Jenkins Jr., Resource Center (DLJ) Leads Memorial Demonstration Springfield, MA - December 12, 2023 In response to the alarming surge in gun violence, the...

Unprecedented Defiance: Alabama’s Battle for Voting Rights Sparks National Concern

In a bold move that judicial accountability advocate Alex Aronson deems "striking and nearly unprecedented in this country's history", Alabama's legislature is facing intense...

Buffalo Soldiers’ Convictions Overturned After a Century

In a landmark decision, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth has granted approval to reverse the court-martial convictions of 110 Black soldiers from the renowned 3rd...

Black Workers Reality: What do a Black scientist, nonprofit executive, and filmmaker have in common? They all face racism in the ‘gray areas’ of...

Written by: Adia Harvey Wingfield Professor of Sociology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis for conversation.com American workplaces talk a lot about...

Mo’Nique Wants CBS to Fairly Compensate Her and Actress Countess Vaughn For “The Parkers”

Nationwide — Mo’Nique, known for her role in The Parkers, is urging CBS to provide fair compensation for herself and her co-star Countess Vaughn, as they...

Dr. Cornel West Throws Support Behind Black Entrepreneur Alleging DOJ Cover-Up of Multi-Million Dollar Contract Theft

By Jerroll Sander and Dr. Cornel West Nationwide — A groundbreaking alliance has formed in the face of what some are calling a long-standing injustice....

2022 Social Justice Awards to Honor the Life and Legacy of Ronn Johnson

Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) has announced that this year’s Social Justice Awards will honor the organization’s former President & CEO Ronn...

City Councilor Justin Hurst Issues Strong Letter to the Mayor of Springfield

Mayor Domenic Sarno  36 Court Street  Springfield, MA 01103  Dear Mayor Sarno,  As you are well aware, on February 22, 2022, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the...

Lawsuits over bans on teaching critical race theory are coming – here’s what won’t work, and what might

As states and school districts started threatening teachers with disciplinary action for teaching about systemic racism, the question naturally arose: Does this violate the...

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