Black Americans face increased food insecurity as federal SNAP funding drops and new work mandates take effect.
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When Black families seek help, who keeps them safe?
Following the death of Lloyd Gilmore in police custody, the Black community in Sikeston, Missouri, continues to demand greater accountability and transparency from local law enforcement amidst a history of racial tension and violence.
Posted inHealth
Medicaid ban on routine care at Planned Parenthood ends
The expiration of a temporary federal Medicaid ban allows Planned Parenthood and similar clinics to once again receive reimbursements for routine healthcare services where states permit. Advocates say access has improved, but clinic closures, state restrictions and broader Medicaid cuts continue to threaten care.
Posted inOpinion
We expect more from Jay-Z. Why not BET?
Columnist Julienne Louis-Anderson argues that BET missed a critical opportunity to encourage Black civic engagement by excluding voting and political messages from the 2026 BET Awards despite the importance of the upcoming midterm elections. She contends that, like influential artists such as Jay-Z, Black media institutions have a responsibility to use their cultural platforms to promote democratic participation, not just entertainment.
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How one teacher’s locs changed her classroom
Educator Eghosa Hamilton says embracing her natural hair inspired a more Black-centered approach to learning and identity. By Neenma Ebeledike Word In Black This story originally appeared in The Sacramento Observer. For years, Eghosa Obaizamomwan Hamilton believed she knew what a teacher was supposed to look like. For years, she regularly straightened her hair to […]
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EVENT: What’s on your plate? Food Access in Black America
By Shernay WilliamsWord in Black From food deserts to chronic, diet-related disease, Black communities face some of the nation’s most persistent food inequities. During this live virtual event, the first in a two-part series, Word In Black will examine how policies and corporate practices shape what foods Black Americans can access, afford, and eat. We […]
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EVENT: The action plan to get Black women back to work
By Shernay WilliamsWord In Black It’s been a year since economic reports started to reveal that as many as 600,000 Black women – many of them highly educated professionals – are out of work. So what now? Join a virtual planning session produced by Word In Black featuring entrepreneurs, community organizers and economic strategists who […]
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This pastor is flipping Black Church tradition with poetry
With “Sacred Slam,” Rev. Dr. Wanda Bynum Duckett uses poetry and hip-hop to revive Black church traditions and connect with Gen Z and millennials. By Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareWord In Black Overview: As younger generations seek meaning beyond traditional pews, the Black church is experimenting with new forms of worship. One pastor’s spoken word approach […]
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Education is repair: Black history and America at 250
By Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter This summer, the United States will celebrate 250 years of independence. However, this is not the only anniversary to commemorate. February marks the 50th anniversary of Black History Month as it exists now, and 100 years of this recognition in some form. As we reflect on these milestones, the struggle […]
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What is Lent? A guide to fasting, prayer and sacrifice
Lent is the 40-day Christian season of prayer, fasting and sacrifice leading up to Easter, commemorating Christ’s suffering and resurrection. While many believers give up favorite foods or habits, others practice various forms of fasting or add meaningful spiritual disciplines to deepen faith and prepare for renewal.
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Word In Black’s Anissa Durham nominated for inaugural NAACP Image Award in journalism
Word In Black, a national newsroom and research lab, has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for its reporting series, “On Borrowed Time,” which highlights the impact of providers, policies and the medical system on Black people in need of organ transplants.
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Changing the story data tells about Black health
Word In Black has launched an Insights and Research Division to center the lived experiences of Black Americans and use community-driven data to reshape narratives about persistent health disparities. Its first study on organ donation reveals strong theoretical support but deep mistrust of the healthcare system, and the team is now turning to breast cancer to examine how bias, access and culture affect Black women’s outcomes.
