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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...

Gospel Icon Yolanda Adams Drops New Anthem ‘Church Doors,’ Sets Stage for Highly Anticipated Album ‘Sunny Days’ and Arena Tour

Making a momentous return, four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum singer, songwriter, actress, host, and “Queen of Contemporary Gospel Music” Yolanda Adams will unveil her first...

The ByrdOlogy Group Expands Media Reach with Acquisition of The Metro Record

Springfield, MA – The ByrdOlogy Group, a prominent leader in media and digital marketing, is excited to announce its acquisition of The Metro Record,...

New Jersey Black Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison For Fatally Punching Racist Who Called Him N-Word

Nationwide — Anthony Collins, a 41-year-old African American man from Toms River, New Jersey, has been sentenced to three years in state prison after a...

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...

Black Man Finally Gets Job Interview After Changing His Name on His Resume

Nationwide — Dwight Jackson, a 27-year-old African American man from Detroit, Michigan, has filed a lawsuit against Shinola Hotel, claiming he was granted a job...

Uncle Nearest 2nd Annual Old Fashioned Challenge Aims to Raise $1.4M for Underfunded Black Colleges

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the top-selling Black-owned spirits brand in the world, has announced the launch of its second annual HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge,...

KSam Unveils Inspiring New Single “God’s Beauty in You” with Worldwide Release

The world of music is about to witness a soul-stirring revelation as acclaimed Hip-Hop Gospel artist KSam prepares to drop his highly anticipated single, “God’s Beauty in You,” on Friday, October 13, 2023. This release has already garnered immense acclaim and enthusiasm from radio personalities and stations across the nation.

Meet the Founders of Approved Jets, the Fastest-Growing, Black-Owned Private Jet Company

Kelvin Mensah and Aaron Wilson are the founders of Approved Jets, a Black-owned private aviation brokerage company based in Miami, Florida. Their global private jet...

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...

Senate Passes The Safer Act: Consensus, Common Sense Gun Reform for Massachusetts

Endorsed by gun violence prevention advocates, district attorneys, and police chiefs, the bill is set to protect residents and modernize firearm laws, following extensive...

Darryl George & Cultural Identity: Hairstyle Sparks Landmark Legal Battle

A judge issued an order on January 24th for a trial next month to determine whether Darryl George, an 18-year-old junior at Barbers Hill...

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...

Garry Porter Use Community Voices and Legislative Engagement: A Holistic Approach to Racial Justice

Garry Porter's Journey and Dedication to Tackling Institutional Racism Springfield resident Garry Porter has captivated the community's attention with a groundbreaking proposal for racial justice...

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