By Rev. Stacy Swimp The enhanced health insurance subsidies, set to expire at the end of 2025, represent a direct threat to the financial and health stability of Black Americans. While the crisis affects all races, the consequences for the Black community will be disproportionate and severe, effectively rolling back historic progress in health equity. […]
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Posted inReligion
Faith without screens? Churches reconsider livestream worship
As some churches move to end livestreamed worship in hopes of boosting in-person attendance and offerings, critics warn the shift risks shrinking membership and excluding congregants who are ill, disabled or unable to attend in person. Advocates of virtual worship argue livestreaming remains a vital tool for outreach, inclusion and growth in an increasingly digital age.
Posted inHealth
Empowering Black women in health: SHE’s mission for change
Baltimore-based Shaping Health Equity (SHE), founded by Tanya Myers and Ashley Price in 2020, empowers Black women and girls to navigate the health care system and advocate for themselves. The organization provides educational workshops, referrals to vetted providers and storytelling opportunities to address gaps in culturally responsive care and systemic inequities.
Posted inBooks
Deacon turned author, Wesley W. Hunter, releases ‘How to Keep Your Wife on Your Team’
Wesley W. Hunter has released a book, “How to Keep Your Wife on Your Team,” based on his 30+ years of experience as a marriage counselor, providing guidance to men on how to keep their marriage strong.
Posted inTechnology
Unplug to recharge: Why more people are turning to digital detoxes
As technology increasingly dominates daily life, people are turning to digital detoxes, taking intentional breaks from screens, social media and constant connectivity. Experts say these efforts reflect growing awareness of technology’s toll and a proactive effort to protect mental health.
Posted inFinancials
Retirement tips for the self-employed
With more Americans turning to self-employment for greater fulfillment, experts emphasize the importance of starting retirement savings early—even amid unpredictable income. From opening a Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Arrangement) to eventually establishing an SEP (Simplified Employee Pension plan), building a flexible, consistent approach is key.
Posted inReligion
Black churches strive to reignite youth engagement amid shifting generational ties
Black churches have long supported youth through education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, but changing generational dynamics and declining attendance—especially post-pandemic—pose new challenges. At Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., Rev. Brian Woolfolk is working to revitalize youth programs and reengage the next generation through a holistic approach combining spiritual growth, community service, and digital outreach.
Posted inCommentary
The fight for equal pay: In 2025, women are still working to catch up
Alexis Taylor serves as managing editor of the AFRO American Newspapers. This week, she discusses the importance of closing the pay gap between men and women.
Posted inU.S. Government
Mass deportation plan targets immigrant-heavy U.S. cities under Democratic control
The 47th president of the United States has vowed to redirect deportation efforts to the largest cities in the country, targeting immigrants in Democratic cities with his deportation agenda.
Posted inCommentary
How Maryland’s governor can reframe the politics of reparations
By Roger House Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore (D) recently caused a stir in the movement for reparations in his state. As the nation’s only Black governor, he vetoed a bill to assess the wrongs of slavery and Jim Crow and propose various remedies. The act had been championed by the state legislature and the Black […]
Posted inNational News
‘Arrogant. Dangerous. Dishonest’: 47th president’s global image tanks as US reputation plummets
A new global survey by Pew Research Center shows that the 47th U.S. president’s international image has plummeted, with most countries viewing him as unfit for global leadership. Confidence in the American president is low across key issues like climate change and Ukraine, and the U.S. reputation has also declined sharply, especially in Mexico, Canada, and Sweden.
Posted inCivil Rights
Post-Floyd, Americans are more pessimistic about racial equality
The gap in perception is wide: while a majority of White Americans still believe racial equality is achievable, most Black Americans say they don’t think they’ll ever have equal rights in this country.