By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black They say knowledge increases with age, as does financial literacy and hopefully wealth. But what if children could learn about money […]
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In Texas’ Panhandle, a long-awaited oasis for mental health care is springing up
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Nov. 22, 2023 “In Texas’ Panhandle, a long-awaited oasis for mental health care is springing up” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]
Texas State University will host first 2024 presidential debate
By Caroline Wilburn, The Texas Tribune Nov. 20, 2023 “Texas State University will host first 2024 presidential debate” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization […]
Keke Palmer Keeps Minding Her Black-Owned Business
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Originally appeared in Word in Black It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Black folks love Keke “Keep a Bag” Palmer. Since 2004 when she made her debut […]
She Reps: Dr. Tiffany Payne
Dr. Tiffany Payne is not just a newlywed and the mother of two beautiful children, but a lover of Jesus Christ, survivor of domestic violence, molestation and low self-esteem. An […]
The Blueprint to College
By Dr. Giani Clarkson In 1842, Sir John Herschel introduced the concept of the blueprint to the field of architecture. It was a way for people across the globe to […]
The IRS Announced Changes to Taxes. Here’s What You Need to Know
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black The Internal Revenue Service announced the annual inflation adjustments for over 60 tax provisions earlier this month, including changes to standard tax deductions, […]
3 Ways Biden Can Win the Black Male Vote
By Roger House Originally appeared in Word of Black It’s all over the news that President Biden’s support among Black voters is slipping. Some pollsters point to an erosion of […]
Melanie Campbell: Civic Champion Seeks Change on the Ground
By Gwen McKinney Originally appeared in Word in Black Early on, the civic engagement bug bit Melanie Campbell. It was the mid-1980s, and Atlanta was teeming with politics and possibilities. […]
The National Climate Assessment Goes Woke
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black When the first National Climate Assessment came out 23 years ago, “global warming” was, in so many ways, still a very far-off notion. […]