Sister Mothyna James Brightful shares her experience of practicing her faith through the season of Ramadan, which is a time for praying, fasting and fellowship, and is obligatory for all Muslims.
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Principal Baruti Kafele: Encouraging Black youth, one promise at a time
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Principal Baruti Kafele recently stood before the sold-out crowd in Lima, Ohio, speaking with students, educators, parents, business owners and community advocates on […]
Another downside of book bans: They stunt reading ability
By Joseph Williams, Word In Black For years, as test scores fell and teachers fretted, educators and analysts rang the alarm: the U.S. is facing a grade-school reading crisis. If […]
TikTok provides forum for Black deaf to be heard
Black deaf and hard of hearing individuals have used TikTok to amplify their unique experiences, demonstrating to others that they are not alone and fostering connections within the Black deaf community.
Another downside of book bans: They stunt reading ability
By Joseph WilliamsWord In Black For years, as test scores fell and teachers fretted, educators and analysts rang the alarm: the U.S. is facing a grade-school reading crisis. If left […]
SCOTUS punts on race and schools case
By Joseph Williams Word In Black Less than a year after the Supreme Court voided race-based admissions policies in top colleges, diversity advocates breathed a sigh of relief when the high […]
James P. Beckwourth: Rediscovering a Black pioneer’s overlooked legacy
By Roger HouseWord in Black James Pierson Beckwourth is a pioneer of the American West largely erased from history lessons. Recovering his story, however, can help us to better understand […]
Rev. Barber’s bold vision: A revolutionary election year, powered by low-income voters
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware, Word in Black Imagine working 64 hours a week and being unable to cover basic needs like food, shelter and utilities. Imagine working that many […]
Confronting domestic violence in the Black church
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware, Word in Black I can’t use her name, even if I could remember it after all these years. What I do remember is the visceral […]
American Foundation of Suicide Prevention working to bring mental health equity to Black people
By Anissa DurhamWord In Black If you’re feeling suicidal or concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting themselves, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline […]
Mahomes or Jackson? Black America rooted for a Black QB
By John CelestandWord In Black It’s not breaking news that there was a time when the greatest Black athletes were steered away from playing the quarterback position in the NFL. […]
Moms ignite movement for Black kids in private schools
By Aziah SiidWord In Black In the spring of 2018, Los Angeles two mothers, Kawanna Brown and Lisa Johnson, sparked a transformative movement. Frustrated by the racial isolation their children […]