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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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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Advent: A preview of the reason for the Christmas season
Advent is a season of waiting, preparation, and meditation, marked by an advent wreath and the lighting of candles, and is a time for Christians to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ and his second coming.
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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.
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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.
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How racist algorithms could be disrupting the dating pool
Black women on dating apps face racial bias and sexual racism, as algorithms and data decide who matches are presented to them, reflecting and reinforcing Eurocentric beauty standards.
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How to protect your mental health after a stressful election year
Black Americans are experiencing stress and anxiety due to the 2024 election results, and mental health experts are urging them to practice evidence-based approaches to cope with the disappointment.
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Black Vote Black Power: 5 big lies about why Donald Trump won
Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign was a remarkable achievement, despite the misinformation and racism that contributed to her loss, and Democrats should not be discouraged by the outcome.
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Sunday always comes: Pastors search for post-election sermons
Pastors are preparing messages of resilience and hope to offer strength and inspiration to Black parishioners mourning the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
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More than numbers: The harsh discipline of K-12 girls
Black girls are disproportionately disciplined in public schools, with Black girls accounting for nearly half of all exclusionary discipline cases and facing exclusionary expulsion and corporal punishment as early as preschool.
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Praise and worship: A key part of healthy bodies and souls
Black Christians who attend church or other houses of worship are less stressed and live longer, and worshiping God causes an increase in BPNF, a neurotransmitter that helps grow healthy brain cells.
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Concerned about democracy? Your school board could hold the key
School boards are the backbone of our democratic process, influencing the education of nearly 90% of America’s children, and it is crucial to ensure diverse representation on these boards to identify inequities and implement inclusive policies.