Six Miami-Dade County residents are suing the Florida Public Service Commission for violating state law by continuing to approve plans heavily reliant on natural gas, which is contributing to climate change and infringing on their fundamental right to a stable climate.
Author Archives: Word in Black
Posted inBooks
Nine books for students to look out for in 2025
Nine upcoming books for Black K-12 students are set to be published in 2025, featuring diverse narratives that celebrate culture, history, and personal growth, empowering students to see themselves reflected and represented in literature.
Posted inHealth
New schizophrenia drug may have milder side effects
The FDA has approved the first new drug in decades to treat chronic schizophrenia, which is effective and has fewer side effects than existing treatments, and could be beneficial to the Black community, where the rate of schizophrenia diagnoses is estimated to be up to five times higher than in the White community.
Posted inEducation
How to make report cards less stressful for students
Teachers can make report card time a positive and supportive experience for Black students by encouraging open and affirming conversations, setting realistic and personalized goals, providing access to resources and support networks, and fostering a positive growth mindset.
Posted inHealth
Here are the medical appointments you need to make in 2025
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.
Posted inWord In Black
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.
Posted inCommentary
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.
