Black women in the US face higher rates of pregnancy-related complications and maternal mortality. Mental health, systemic barriers, and access to care play a significant role.
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Another mysterious death strikes a nerve
Death of Juliana Nzita added to the ever-growing list of Black Americans found dead under strange circumstances By Jennifer Porter GoreWord In Black Once again, a Black young person has been found hanged to death in a public space in the Deep South, the second time in less than a year. Once again, local authorities […]
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Arrival of summer brings attention to drowning prevention
As summer swimming season begins, public health experts warn that Black children continue to face disproportionately high drowning rates, while proposed federal cuts threaten programs that track and prevent water-related deaths. Advocates say eliminating funding for the CDC’s drowning prevention efforts could weaken national safety strategies and worsen longstanding racial disparities rooted in segregation, unequal access to swim education and limited recreational resources.
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Shame about being abused silenced me–now, I’m speaking up
Survivor of intimate partner violence shares her story to break the shame and silence surrounding IPV. Black women are disproportionately affected.
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Reconnecting with roots: The rise of ancestry travel for Black travelers
Ancestry travel is becoming one of the most meaningful travel trends of 2026, particularly for Black travelers seeking deeper connections to their heritage, family history, and cultural identity. Fueled by DNA testing and genealogical research, these journeys transform tourism into personal discovery, with destinations like Ghana leading efforts to welcome members of the African diaspora through heritage-focused initiatives and immersive cultural experiences.
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Black teens face a hidden crisis of dating violence
Violence between young people aged 14 to 24 doesn’t match fantasies about young love. It’s worse among Black youth—but there are answers. By Jennifer Porter GoreWord In Black Mental health counselor Regine Roy had “a situation” on her hands. More accurately, the 17-year-old female member of her therapy group did — and didn’t know it. […]
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‘Reparations Sunday’ brings a hot debate into Black churches
A growing number of Black churches across the United States are observing “Reparations Sunday,” reframing reparations as a biblical and moral obligation rooted in justice, restoration and truth-telling. Inspired by the legacy of civil rights activist James Forman, faith leaders and congregations are using worship services, educational forums and advocacy efforts to connect reparations with Christian teachings on repentance, accountability and healing.
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We can’t ignore the voices of foster care youth
Shantay Armstrong is a Black biracial mother of two and manager of the EMBRACE Project, an initiative to improve adoption rates of Black, Latino, LGBTQ and Indigenous children. EMBRACE Project is a program by Kidsave, an organization that promotes the adoption of older teens.
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Black pastor Mark Burns defends No. 47 monument amid criticism
Critics compared the gold-leaf monument to the biblical golden calf as supporters framed the statue as a symbol of divine protection and resilience. By Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareWord In Black Overview: A Black MAGA pastor’s blessing of a towering golden Trump statue ignited a fierce debate over faith, political power, and whether parts of American […]
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EVENT: What’s on your plate? Food Access in Black America
By Shernay WilliamsWord in Black From food deserts to chronic, diet-related disease, Black communities face some of the nation’s most persistent food inequities. During this live virtual event, the first in a two-part series, Word In Black will examine how policies and corporate practices shape what foods Black Americans can access, afford, and eat. We […]
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‘Pray and stay’ is still hurting Black women in church
The Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant says many Black churches have made progress on domestic violence — but too many still pressure women to stay, forgive, and protect the institution instead of protecting survivors.
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How Iran turned trap and hip-hop into viral war propaganda
Viral AI-generated Lego rap videos tied to Iranian propaganda networks are flooding social media, using hip-hop, memes, and anti-White House humor to reach Americans already exhausted by war fears, inflation, and political chaos.
