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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...

Are African Americans in Massachusetts Missing Out on Legislative Support?

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In Massachusetts, where state leaders often champion equity and racial justice, questions persist about whether African Americans are receiving the same...

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...

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 its former colonial powers, the Ivory Coast has announced the...

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 leadership for the 119th Congress, set to convene on January...

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...

House Bill Introduces Commission to Study Reparations for African Americans 4 Years Ago

Washington, D.C. — A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 4, 2021, aims to address centuries-old issues of racial inequity...

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...

Burkina Faso Confronts Turbulent Past with Amnesty Law for 2015 Coup Plotters

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a landmark law granting amnesty to soldiers involved in a failed coup attempt in...

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

Nationwide â€” 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...

Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely

Yekaterina Bezrukova, University at Buffalo Despite recent efforts to restrict them, diversity training programs have become as ubiquitous in American offices as the water cooler....

New Age of Heroes Comics Convention Rescheduled for Summer 2025, Promising an Unforgettable Experience

Springfield, MA — The New Age of Heroes Comics Convention, initially scheduled for November 2024, will now take place in the summer of 2025,...

Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Springfield

Springfield, MA – On Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will welcome the...

Over 100 Black Students and Youth Leaders to Convene for National Reparations Summit in Atlanta

The National Reparations Institute is set to host its fourth annual National N’Daba (Great Gathering) Reparations Summit on November 1-2, 2024, at the Atlanta...

23-Year-Old Becomes Youngest African American to Be Certified as a Boeing 777 Pilot

Biloxi, MS — Malik Sinegal, a 23-year old from Mississippi, has made history as the youngest African American to be certified as a Boeing...

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