By Ariama C. Long, Word In Black With the average graduate grappling with high inflation and housing costs, it turns out the real boogeyman haunting October is student loan repayments (with interest) — which are due to restart next month because of legislation passed by Congress. According to the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), borrowers […]
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New tools empower Black communities on the frontlines of climate change
By Willy BlackmoreWord in Black It’s no exaggeration to say that nearly all of LaPlace, Louisiana, flooded when Hurricane Ida hit the small town just upriver from New Orleans as a category 4 storm two years ago. Almost 60 percent of the 7,000 homes in the greater Saint John the Baptist Parish that are covered […]
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Study: Black patients more likely to be restrained in the emergency room
By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black Black patients are more likely than other racial groups to be restrained during emergency department (ED) visits, according to a new study by Baylor University College of Medicine. The findings — released in JAMA Internal Medicine on Sept. 25 — are based on a systematic review of 10 studies […]
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A prescription for healing America’s pre-existing condition
By Joseph Williams, Word in Black Not long after starting work as a practicing physician, Dr. Paula Braveman reached an important diagnosis: many of the Black patients she treated for things like hypertension or diabetes had something in common. She later confirmed the observation as a public health researcher in San Francisco. Being Black in […]
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Opinion: Is Kaepernick’s NFL plea betrayal or brilliance?
By John Celestand, Word in Black Being a lover of sports since I was a toddler and later becoming a professional basketball player in the NBA, it is safe to say I’ve had my share of disappointing moments in sports over the years. I remember missing the final shot at the buzzer of the Edison […]
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When it comes to tech, we are who we’ve been waiting for
By Joseph Williams, Word in Black Dr. Fallon Wilson has seen the future, and it is Black. A technology maven and self-described prophet, her visions are of Black Americans thriving in a society that’s equal parts Black Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Wakanda. Every Black school and household will have broadband internet access. Well-funded historically […]
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Black folks and the risk of poverty in retirement
By Bria Overs, Word In Black Working for a lifetime is rarely any person’s dream. As people get closer to age 65, they start putting together their plans for living out the rest of their lives in a well-deserved retirement. However, too many Americans lack the “longevity literacy” to prepare for retirement properly. In a […]
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How unions put more money in the hands of Black folks
By Bria Overs, Word In Black Before “Hot Strike Summer,” there was the “Union Boom.” Workers at Amazon, Trader Joe’s, REI, Starbucks and other corporations banded with their fellow workers to improve working conditions. This drive, led by the workers, is shaking up workplaces and industries nationwide — a welcomed reversal to the decades-long decline […]
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Changing trajectories: how financial planning puts Black folks on track
By Bria Overs, Word in Black It’s hard to know where to turn when seeking guidance on budgets, investments, purchasing a home, or even starting a business. The internet is a great and vast resource, but it has one major flaw — it’s unable to get a complete view of your finances. Passing down financial […]
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Bringing staying power to the Black women-owned business boom
By Bria Overs, Word in Black There’s an underappreciated power in Black businesses. A power that goes beyond their ability to boost the United States economy. From cultural-changing fashion brands to construction companies to hair salons, Black-owned businesses have a profound impact on the Black community. The heart of that impact? The ability to generate […]
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Should You Delay Your Child Starting Kindergarten?
Delaying the start of kindergarten has proven short-term benefits. But is it harmful in the long run? by Maya Pottiger. August 29, 2023 As the 2023-2024 school year starts across the country, not all kindergarten-aged children will be starting their academic careers. This is due to academic redshirting. Redshirting is a common practice in college sports, […]
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The Best Things to Happen to Black People in 2023 (So Far)
We’re celebrating all of the good news happening and the inspiring Black folk creating positive change in our communities. by Word In Black 2022 was a *wild* year. Book bans swept the country, the U.S. The Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, and 10 Black people were tragically gunned down in a grocery store in […]