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More than six decades after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. composed his “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” the young Black woman who helped transform scattered notes on smuggled scraps of paper into one of history’s greatest writings is finally receiving greater recognition. Willie Pearl Mackey King worked for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) […] The post The Woman Behind Dr.…
The AI data-center boom has repeatedly brought pollution and infrastructure fights to Black communities. In Covington, Georgia, residents say the latest project went a step further: turbines and generators arrived — and some began operating — before regulators gave their approval. The post AI’s Data Center Boom Keeps Finding Black Communities appeared first on Word In Black .
HIV remains a serious public health crisis, with Black people accounting for about 40% of people living with HIV despite representing just 12% of the U.S. population. Stigma and societal norms continue to derail vital conversations around the epidemic — a public health crisis that has disproportionately impacted Black communities for more than 40 years. […] The post The Black Church Can’t Fight…
Stephen A. Smith has every right to criticize Black politicians, athletes and public figures. But having an opinion doesn’t confer immunity from scrutiny — especially when a pattern of commentary about Black women raises legitimate questions about misogynoir. The post Stephen A. Smith’s Problem Isn’t His Opinions. It’s Accountability appeared first on Word In Black .
Three months after the likely first batch of lettuce contaminated with the Cyclospora parasite was sold in the United States, food inspectors and public health officials appear to be getting a grip on the outbreak that has sickened thousands and killed two people. On August 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 3,123 […] The post The Cyclospora Outbreak Is Easing. The Bigger…
When a death remains unexplained, mourning can become suspended between grief and dread. For Black families, that uncertainty is compounded by a history of racial violence, institutional distrust and the inherited fear that the world may not keep their children safe. The post When a Black Child Dies Without Answers, Grief Has Nowhere to Go appeared first on Word In Black .
In the past decade, fast-fashion retailers have reshaped how Americans shop, creating a constant firehose of new styles and “irresistible” deals for consumers of trendy clothing often made quickly and cheaply. The barrage of options is refreshed daily by online retailers like Shein, Temu and Fashion Nova, alongside chains like H&M. U.S. consumers spend tens […] The post The Hidden Cost of the…
Philip Anthony Mitchell points followers to Jesus. Critics worry some are putting the preacher on a pedestal. The post Is 2819 Church About Jesus — or Philip Anthony Mitchell? appeared first on Word In Black .
We’re hosting virtual conversations every two weeks this summer. Register for them all here. The post Word In Black’s Fall Event Schedule appeared first on Word In Black .
Hospitals nationwide are giving new mothers “I Gave Birth” wristbands to help doctors spot dangerous postpartum complications. But maternal-health experts warn that a bracelet can only do so much as Medicaid cuts threaten access to postpartum care. The post The Latest Tool to Help Prevent Maternal Mortality: Wristbands appeared first on Word In Black .
While enrollment is declining at many four-year colleges, HBCUs are breaking enrollment records. But what does the future look like for college graduates as the U.S. grapples with AI in the workplace and an unstable job market? Join this live, virtual event as we explore whether college is still worth it in 2026. We invite […] The post Is College Still Worth It?, 8/19 Event appeared first on Word…
President Donald Trump on Monday revived his attempt to change the nation’s approach to childhood vaccines by signing an executive order that would upend the routine schedule of jabs children receive in their early years. Titled “Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans,” the executive order calls for states to voluntarily implement an abbreviated […] The post As…
