Wake Up, Black Voters. Don’t Let Trump’s Lies Fool You
Some recent polls surprisingly showed that if the presidential election was held today, 17% of Black voters say they would vote for Trump.
EDUCATION
Duke University Ends Scholarship Program for Black Students: Why You Should Care
The decision could have national implications.
Spelman College First HBCU to Launch Cosmetic Science Program
By offering a concentration and minor in cosmetic chemistry, the HBCU hopes to bridge the gap between the beauty industry and Black creators of the products.
Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth it These Days?
A new study shows that over 50% of college graduates in the U.S. work in positions that neither require a bachelor’s degree nor use the skills they gained to get one.
April 30 Student Loan Consolidation Deadline Could Relieve Thousands
Black students owe an average of 188% more student loan debt than white students — and consolidation could lead to total cancellation.
The Toughest Issue for Teachers Is Even Tougher For Students
The number-one concern among teachers – student poverty – is the root of other major problems, like absenteeism and depression.
Black Students With Disabilities Deserve Qualified Teachers
Research continues to show that majority-Black school districts struggle to recruit and retain qualified special education teachers.
HEALTH
Genetics Studies Have a Diversity Problem Researchers Struggle to Fix
Research underway in South Carolina aims to better understand how genes impact health risks such as cancer and heart disease. Project leaders seek a diverse pool of participants but, so far, have struggled to recruit Black residents.
Learning to Navigate and Manage Medical Debt
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States. There are steps consumers can take to manage medical debt.
The ‘State of Our Air’ Is Not Equal, But Can Be
The American Lung Association’s 2024 report makes it clear President Biden and the EPA must set stronger ozone pollution standards.
CLIMATE JUSTICE
‘Take Me to the Water’ Is Not Being Sung in Flint Churches
Without regular baptisms or fellowship dinners, Black congregations in Flint continue to feel the effects of the city’s unsafe water.
Flint, Unleaded
Will the city’s water crisis finally be over when the last service line is replaced?
An Uninhabitable Earth Is NOT Inevitable
Journalist, producer, and activist Jordan J. McIntosh says instead of downplaying our ability to offset the adverse effects of climate change, we must “think critically about the role we want to play in Earth’s evolution.”
Newsom Offers a Compromise to Protect Indoor Workers From Heat
The deal comes a month after the administration unexpectedly rejected sweeping heat standards for workers.
West Memphis Goes Natural With $16M Infrastructure Project
The Arkansas city becomes one of the few majority-Black cities to get an upgrade that will prevent flooding by restoring wetlands.
Howard University Gets Green with Sustainability Initiatives
The HBCU has been promoting sustainability for over a decade through academic programs, campus facilities projects, and community-based initiatives, and has become a leader in the space for Black and brown people.
OPINION
Trump Does the Harlem Fake
Taking a break from his criminal trial, he tries to gaslight Black voters with a staged visit to a Harlem bodega. But the owner killed a Black man in 2022.
To Biden, Black Moms Matter. To Trump, Killing Roe Matters More
If we want to end the Black maternal health crisis, filmmaker Tonya Lewis Lee says the choice is clear on election day in November.
Black Businesses Are Under Attack. Now, so Are Financing Opportunities to Help Them
Getting radical economic redistribution of resources into the hands of masses of Black people will require targeted investments of public dollars.
Loving and Embracing the Differences in Our Youngest Learners
Collaboration between educators and families is essential in supporting student development.
America’s ‘Great White Hope’ Obsession Is Played Out – and Dangerous
‘Great white Hope’ obsession: it’s timeless; bad news: it’s harmful to humanity.
Why Black Americans Should Honor the History of Liberia
Liberia was the second Black republic after Haiti, founded two centuries ago by free people as most of their peers were in chains.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Tracie Powell: A beacon for BIPOC Journalism
The prominent activist has spent years creating access to media for people of color.
Bill in Alabama Seeks to Add Juneteenth State Holiday
The legislation will also remove state offices from closing on Confederate President Jefferson Davis’s birthday.
Advocates Want White House to Address Unfair Impact of Marijuana Prohibition
Advocacy groups are urging President Biden and Vice President Harris to do more at the federal level to address the harms caused by marijuana prohibition, especially its disproportionate impact on Black and brown communities.
Trained in Rites of Passage, Now They’re Training Black Male Youth
The Baltimore Rites of Passage Initiative has been hard at work raising up a cohort of 16 men who will, in turn, mentor Black male youth ages 11-13.
Building a Bridge Between Faith and HR
Through her company Career Image Solutions, Hennither Gant helps people and companies bring their best selves to work.
Gen-Z Will Save Us All, That’s Why They’re Being Censored
With higher rates of diversity, civic engagement, and education, young folks could be the spark that manifests a radical shift in U.S. politics, so the U.S. government fears them.
FINANCE
The Truth About Crypto: What Black Investors Should Know
The cryptocurrency market is expected to hit $1.6 trillion by 2030, but the unregulated system may maintain wealth inequality.
Smart Techniques to Teach Your Child About Managing Their Money
Financial literacy among kids is on the rise. Here’s what you need to know.
Ask a Lawyer: What to Do Before and After Confronting Bankruptcy
Attorney Ebele Ebonwu shares how to avoid financial ruin and manage seemingly insurmountable debt.
Securing Your Financial Future: The Importance of Saving for Retirement
40% of U.S. households risk running short on cash in retirement — and the risk is heightened for Black and brown people, who are less likely to have retirement accounts.
Investing 101: Making Your Money Grow
Schelo Collier, founder of Black Women Invest, shares how to use money to make money.
A Time to Plan: You Have Your College Refund – Now What?
What students do with their refund money can help them tremendously in the future — if they budget and plan properly.