This year, individuals should schedule a variety of medical appointments, including a primary care visit, reproductive care screenings, dental visits, immunizations, and mental health screenings, to ensure optimal health and well-being.
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Not all insurrections are equal
The debate over what to call the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues, with some calling it an insurrection and others a legitimate political discourse, while acknowledging the history of Black rebellions and insurrections in the U.S.
Posted inBooks
Six culturally relevant holiday books to add to your gift list
This holiday season, consider gifting Black K-12 students books that celebrate Black heritage, provide a sense of belonging, and inspire them to make a difference in their communities.
Posted inHealth
Women need more access to free period products
Mamatoto Village, a Washington, D.C. nonprofit, has launched a period-product pantry to provide free reproductive health care products to Black residents in the 7th Ward, in an effort to break the cycle of period poverty.
Posted inWord In Black
Seven creative ways to teach students about Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa offers a vibrant celebration of African culture and Black pride, and educators can teach its seven principles by assigning projects that foster unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
Posted inCommentary
There’s still time to get on the right side of history
Progressive change in America is a long-term process that requires patience and dedication, as demonstrated by the conservative movement’s successful campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade, which took decades of effort and strategic planning.
Posted inCommentary
Incoming president’s vow to be a dictator will destroy us all
Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and former General Mark Milley have criticized Donald Trump as a “fascist”, and Trump himself has threatened to terminate the U.S. Constitution and fire Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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Commentary: Is paid extreme weather leave possible?
Spanish law now provides four days of paid leave to workers in the event of a weather emergency, with the option for employers to add additional days with reduced hours, in order to ensure no worker must run risks in the event of a major storm or other disaster.
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New clean air rules help communities suffering from pollution
The EPA has tightened restrictions on nitrogen oxide emissions from power plants and other industrial facilities, which will benefit Black communities who are disproportionately exposed to these pollutants.
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Big tobacco vs. America: Guess who’s still winning?
Despite a significant drop in overall smoking rates since 1965, marginalized communities have disproportionately high smoking rates due to aggressive marketing by Big Tobacco, and the report calls for government policies to increase access to health care, education, and safe housing to reduce these disparities.
Posted inNational News
Why Trump’s HUD pick is a red flag for housing advocates
President-elect Trump has nominated Scott Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, raising concerns among housing advocates due to Trump’s anti-fair-housing agenda and the potential for more evictions and homelessness.
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Black America doesn’t have to shop at Walmart
Walmart has abandoned its racial equity center and DEI initiatives, prompting anti-woke activists to claim victory, while Black America has the power to choose where to spend their $1.8 trillion in spending power.