A Maryland program places social work interns in pediatric offices to provide free, in-office behavioral health support for children, offering families a quicker and more accessible alternative to traditional mental health referrals. Praised by parents and pediatricians alike, the initiative not only improves care access in underserved areas but also helps train the next generation of social workers.
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Most travelers must have a REAL ID now to fly in U.S., or face extra screening
By Olga R. Rodriguez REAL ID requirements for those flying within the United States begin May 7 after nearly 20 years of delays. The day ahead of the deadline, people lined up at government offices across the country to secure their compliant IDs. In Chicago, officials established a Real ID Supercenter for walk-in appointments, while […]
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Tony Woods, Maryland Veterans and Military Families secretary, to step down and join tech startup
Anthony “Tony” Woods, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom, will step down as the secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families on May 11. He has been in the position since January 2023.
Posted inHealth
From birth plans to better outcomes: Meet the nurses who empower expecting mothers
During National Nurses Week, we spotlight Black labor and delivery nurses who advocate for patients and work to address racial disparities in maternal healthcare. Nurses like Kiera Wisen and Ashley Harris are dedicated to ensuring that Black women receive respectful, informed, and culturally competent care, empowering them with the knowledge and autonomy to make decisions about their births.
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Answering the call: How Southern University’s School of Nursing prepares future leaders
At a time when the U.S. faces both a national nursing shortage and persistent racial disparities in healthcare, Southern University School of Nursing (SUSON) is answering the call. SUSON is transforming lives by training a new generation of diverse, community-focused nurses
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Tariffs raise concerns for essential goods shortage
The 47th president’s tariffs are expected to drive up prices and create shortages of essential goods, disproportionately impacting Black Americans, as supply chains falter and imported necessities become scarce.
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‘Do not mock us’: Catholic critics decry US president’s publishing of an AI image of himself as pontiff amid mourning for Pope Francis
The 47th president sparked outrage by posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope during the official mourning period for Pope Francis, drawing rebukes from Catholic leaders and international media just days before the papal conclave begins. Critics, including Italian officials and U.S. Catholic groups, called the act offensive and disrespectful, accusing the president of politicizing a sacred moment for global Catholics.
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TSU Terry’s ‘Roll Call’ brings Baltimore club music to Fortnite’s global stage
Baltimore native and choreographer TSU Terry has brought his hometown’s signature sound to the global stage with his track “Roll Call” featured in Fortnite, a video game with over 650 million players. The milestone not only celebrates Terry’s musical journey, but also highlights Baltimore club music and Black cultural expression for a new generation of players around the world.
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Beyond the bedside: How nurses stand strong for their patients
Nurses like Malik Shelton and Taneka Walker do far more than administer care—they advocate for patients while also balancing their own personal needs.
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Target CEO rakes in $20.4M as boycott deepens and Black leaders demand accountability
As Target faces an intensifying national boycott over its rollback of diversity commitments, CEO Brian Cornell received a $20.4 million pay package in 2024, up 6.3 percent from the previous year. Activists accuse the company of sidelining local organizers and betraying its $2 billion equal opportunity pledge, while its stock price continues to decline amid growing public backlash.
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The Justice Department ended a decades-old school desegregation order. Others are expected to fall
The Justice Department under the 47th president’s administration has lifted a decades-old desegregation order in Louisiana, calling it a “historical wrong” and suggesting similar orders are outdated burdens that should be reevaluated. Critics argue this move signals a dangerous retreat from civil rights enforcement, warning it could accelerate school resegregation and undermine efforts to ensure equitable education.
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Feds charge alleged White supremacist over 2019 arson at Tennessee school that trained Rosa Parks
By Travis Loller and Aaron MorrisonThe Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A suspect whom authorities have linked to white supremacist movements has been arrested in the March 2019 fire that destroyed an office at a storied Tennessee social justice center. Regan Prater was arrested April 24 and charged with one count of arson. An […]