Food Deserts Are Deliberate, But Black Farmers Are Fighting Back
Fresh, affordable food produced on local, Black-owned farms is one solution to the health inequities caused by segregation and racist grocery practices.

Calling Out Racism in Nursing
Experiencing racial bias on the job isn’t uncommon for Black nurses. One West Virginia nurse who worked her way up from a CNA to a nurse manager has no tolerance for it.

Grassroots Groups Lead Way on Closing Colorado’s Infant Mortality Gap
Colorado was among 22 states where a preterm birth disparity has worsened in the past five years. The state health department is clear on one big factor: racism.

The Bounce Back – How Parents Get Their Healing and Pass it Down
Dr. Sabrina Jackson, a Michigan-based motivational speaker, encourages families to heal so that they can reconcile.

Protect the Memories Event: Watch the Recording
Visit the Word In Black Facebook page to watch last week’s event and learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease.