The Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education is being challenged in federal court by the state of New York and a coalition of school districts, advocacy organizations, and unions, who argue that the changes are “unpredictable, chaotic, and unprofessional” and will harm millions of students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.
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Bridging the Endowment Gap: Empowering HBCUs for a Brighter Future
HBCUs have historically had smaller endowments than PWIs due to structural inequities, but recent efforts have recognized the importance of strengthening HBCU endowments to increase their competitiveness and resilience, while also providing flexible, unrestricted funds to address urgent needs.
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If You’re Gonna Shop, Make it Black-OwnedÂ
Black Americans are encouraged to double down on boycotts of retailers and brands that don’t support their humanity, and to support Black-owned businesses instead, in order to build economic power and keep dollars circulating in their communities.
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Racism and Job Losses: The Impact of Trump’s Federal Workforce Purge on Black Americans
The Trump administration’s mass firings of federal workers has disproportionately affected Black Americans, threatening the economic progress of Black families and hindering their access to better-paying jobs, health care, and other essential services.
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Trump’s Anti-Black Actions Spark Calls for Resistance and Unity
Black leaders nationwide have responded to President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Black community with lawsuits and protests, while also focusing on economic, healthcare, education, and social justice initiatives to resist his agenda and survive this moment.
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Judge Rules in Favor of Using Emergency Funds to Support SNAP Program
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to tap into emergency funds to pay for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), just hours before the federal dollars were expected to run out, in response to a lawsuit from citizens and nonprofits over the USDA’s failure to use emergency funds to support SNAP during the shutdown.
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World Afro Day: Hair Pride Goes Global
World Afro Day is attempting to set a Guinness World Record on September 15th to raise awareness about the beauty of natural hair textures and combat hair discrimination.
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Yes, We Need Jobs. We Need Black Wealth, Too
The Black unemployment rate in August 2025 surged to 7.5%, double the rate for white workers, and asset-building programs like the Family Self-Sufficiency program are essential to help families weather unemployment, avoid eviction, and create security that income alone cannot guarantee.
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Turning Influence Into Equity: How Black Stars Can Build Generational Wealth
Black athletes and musicians are building billion-dollar brands, but too often, someone else owns the scoreboard, and two insiders, Brandon Comer and Jennifer Horton, are advocating for a shift in ownership and equity for these stars.
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Word In Black Expands Leadership and Operations With Four Strategic Hires
Word In Black has added three new employees and appointed Patrick Washington as Interim General Manager, with funding from Knight Foundation and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the organization’s mission of informing, uplifting, and empowering Black communities through trusted journalism and authentic storytelling.