Black women are encouraged to prioritize self-care and de-stress this spring by engaging in activities such as touch grass, unplug to replenish, breathe and stretch, curate spring reading, share a meal at home, tend to their temple, and practice mini moments of mindfulness.
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In Trump’s War on Federal Workers, Black Families Pay the Price
The Trump administration has ousted dozens of career officials and signaled a return to patronage rather than merit, threatening the progress made in government employment for African Americans.
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The Fight for DEI on Campus Is Just Beginning
Ohio State University has decided to shut down offices that were crucial to my success and achievement, the Center for Belonging and Inclusion and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, which has ruined the very school that I was once proud to attend.
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Finding Racial Healing in an HBCU Sanctuary
Spelman College student is reporting on racial healing efforts on campus, highlighting the importance of honest conversations about race and identity, and the need to dismantle systemic racism.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 Must Be More Malcolm Than Martin
On MLK Day 2025, the nation will be inaugurating the most unjust person to ever serve as POTUS, Donald Trump, and it is time for Black people to commit to building and doing for themselves, as MLK’s movement was for equal access and Malcolm X called for self-determination.
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Digital Detox: The Benefits You Didn’t Know You Needed
Experts recommend taking intentional breaks from screens to improve mental, physical and emotional well-being, as the average American spends more than 11 hours daily on screens, with nearly three hours on social media.
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Why Black Women Need to Find Their Dopamine
Black women are encouraged to find their dopamine by prioritizing joy, pleasure, and self-care, in order to counteract the unique stressors they face and improve their physical and mental health.
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Trash Incinerators Disproportionately Harm Black and Hispanic Folks
Florida’s Miami-Dade County is considering building the nation’s largest trash incinerator, which has sparked concerns from residents and environmental advocacy groups due to the potential health risks and environmental injustice associated with the facility.
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I Was Two Days Too Young to Vote in 2024
A young person reflects on the disappointment of being unable to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election, but emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and advocacy to create change in their community.
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Word In Black’s Anissa Durham Awarded Prestigious Health Journalism Fellowship
Word In Black health data reporter Anissa Durham has been selected as one of five journalists to receive the 2025 U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship, awarded by the Association of […]