The 9/11 Memorial & Museum commemorates the 2,983 people killed on 9/11, including 12 Black firefighters, with the help of artifacts donated by their families and the Vulcan Society, which continues to support the families and honor the legacy of those lost.
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Posted inWord In Black
Black Doctor Shortage Persists Despite Rise in Black Physicians
Despite a rise in Black physicians over the past 20 years, the shortage of Black doctors in the U.S. remains high, and the Trump administration’s push to end affirmative action and DEI programs could make it even more difficult for Black students to earn medical degrees, leading to poorer health outcomes for Black people.
Posted inWord In Black
Diabetes Is a Crisis — and Extreme Heat Heightens Risks
New York City’s extreme heat poses a significant threat to New Yorkers living with diabetes, and requires public awareness, policy changes, and investments in public health to combat the mounting crisis.
Posted inSports
Blueprint: Building Identity, Discipline, and Hope Through Basketball
B.A.C.E., a community basketball program in Jamaica, Queens, has been a vital part of the lives of many young people, offering them a space to learn discipline, identity, and hope, and has produced notable alumni such as former NBA players Lance Stephenson and Kyle O’Quinn.
Posted inSocial Justice
Alexander Gumby: A Gay Harlem Revolutionary
Alexander Gumby, a forgotten figure of the Negro Renaissance, was a gay intellectual who established the Gumby Book Studio in Harlem, where he hosted intellectual circles and was a fierce gay revolutionary, and his scrapbooks are now preserved in Butler Library’s rare book room.
Posted inHealth
Kevin Byrd Advocates for Prostate Cancer Awareness
Kevin Byrd, an actor and advocate, has been promoting prostate cancer awareness for over 30 years through his one-man show and the Brown Byrd Foundation, which has grown to include over 100 cities and states.
Posted inSpiritual
Gay by the Grace of God: A Black Pastor’s Journey
Bishop Joseph Tolton is working to revitalize Pan Africanism and promote intersectional justice for LGBTQIA+ individuals, while countering the efforts of “family values” activists who are promoting oppressive restrictions on queer identity on the African continent.
Posted inCulture
We Must Preserve the National Museum of African American History and Culture — as it Was Envisioned
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s executive order, which seeks to erase the history and contributions of people of color, and it is up to ordinary people to preserve and project the edits on the walls of government buildings.
Posted inSports
Report Sheds Light on Lack of Inclusion of Black Girls in Sports
Women in Sport has published a report titled “Black Girls and Sport: A Break Up Story” highlighting the lack of inclusion of Black girls in sports and is calling on sports leaders to address misogyny and racism and make sports more joyful.
Posted inBusiness
Under Trump, DEI Is a Target. These Black Economic Nonprofits Are Feeling the Heat
Nonprofit organizations focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion are concerned about the potential loss of funding and legal ramifications due to the Trump administration’s targeting of DEI initiatives, but are committed to continuing their mission to build a more just and equitable country.