Community members are encouraged to share their perspectives on organ donation and transplantation through a new Word In Black survey, which seeks to address disparities affecting Black patients and families.
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Tanisha Tate champions care for caregivers
Tanisha Tate has been a full-time caregiver for her mother for 12 years and has written a book, “Who Cares for the Caregiver,” to help others navigate the challenges of caregiving and to remind them that self-care is essential for survival.
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This nonprofit is bringing Black teachers back to New Orleans
By Aaricka WashingtonWord in Black In the two decades since Hurricane Katrina drowned the city and its public school system, the story of K-12 education in New Orleans has gone something like this: nothing good happened until charter schools, and White reformers, showed up. But Adrinda Kelly, a New Orleans native, knows that’s not the […]
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Reality check: How Black ministers took on Charlie Kirk’s killing
Charlie Kirk, 31, an avowed Christian, White nationalist, and White House insider, had a history of bigoted, racist remarks. Since his assassination, conservatives have compared him to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., but Black ministers pushed back on that comparison in sermons the Sunday after the murder.
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Baltimore schools target absenteeism with annual attendance phone-a-thon
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writer Baltimore City Public Schools will host its City Schools’ Attendance Phone-A-Thon Sept. 14 to contact families of every student who has not attended classes since the school year started Aug. 25. The initiative is meant to fight truancy and provide resources to families who may need extra support getting their […]
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In Newark, the healing power of food and community
At Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the “Nourishing Communities, Confronting Food Insecurity Together” program blended cooking, conversation, and community resources to address racial inequities in food access. Local chefs, health leaders, and nonprofits highlighted how food can be a tool for healing, connection, and systemic change.
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How ancient practices at UMBC heal old wounds
Embracing a concept nearly as old as mankind, students, faculty and campus leaders at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County have embraced the concept of racial healing to help unify the campus, heal old wounds and resolve conflicts.
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AI in schools: Will ChatGPT help or hurt Black students?
A recent MIT study finds essays written with assistance from artificial intelligence lacks creativity and brain engagement.
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Abusive cops won’t be punished– but #BLM isn’t over yet
By Joseph WilliamsWord in Black In 2020, when Louisville police gunned down Breonna Taylor during a botched raid, the incident helped galvanize the ascendant Black Lives Matter movement. Along with the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, Taylor’s killing spurred outrage and pushed nationwide police reform tantalizingly close to reality. How times have changed. […]
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The Republican spending bill is bad for climate justice too
The Republican-led budget bill signed on July 4 eliminates key climate justice programs, including the EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program, reversing billions in planned investments for underserved communities. While some grant funding is being defended in court, advocates warn that the rollback signals a major setback for environmental justice efforts, disproportionately impacting Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income Americans.
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Toxic legacy: How lead in schools is silently harming kids
Aging school infrastructure continues to expose Black children to toxic lead, with cities like Cleveland and Milwaukee reporting some of the highest contamination rates. Experts warn the damage from lead exposure is irreversible, yet many schools in Black and low-income communities remain dangerously unaddressed.
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YouthWorks: Offering career paths—not just paychecks
For over 50 years, Baltimore City’s YouthWorks program has provided thousands of city youth with paid summer jobs, offering critical skills, mentorship and career pathways. Now expanding into year-round internships and credentialed career tracks in fields like healthcare and clean energy, the program is evolving into a powerful pipeline for workforce development and long-term economic mobility.