by Quintessa Williams Kamala Harris is making history as the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to be the Democratic presidential nominee. Her chosen vice presidential pick, Gov. Tim […]
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The Biles Effect: A New Narrative on Mental Health in SportsÂ
by Anissa Durham This story was originally published in Word In Black. Simone Biles came back with a vengeance. The 27-year-old has officially become the most decorated U.S. gymnast in world […]
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The Audacity of NOPE: Black Journalists Resist Trump’s NABJ Appearance
by Joseph Williams After a day of taking fire from members for inviting Donald Trump to their annual convention — and reportedly flubbing the invite for Vice President Kamala Harris — […]
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Why Courts Use Laws Tied to Slavery — And How to Stop Them
by Renata Sago The court cases date back to the mid 1700s. A wife appears in court to claim the slaves named in her deceased husband’s will. A mother and […]
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Word In Black Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for President, a Historic First
Word In Black endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States, citing her impressive credentials, lived experience, and commitment to civil rights and investment in underserved communities.
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Living History: Black Reenactors Walk in Ancestors’ Footsteps
by Renata Sago “When you consider reenactment, what does that mean to you?” Lavada Nahon asks. For more than a decade, Nahon, a technical theater specialist-turned-culinary and cultural historian, has interpreted […]
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Survey Finds Black Adults Develop Unique Coping Skills for Racism
Black adults in the US have developed distinctive coping strategies to handle the chronic stress of racism, including social support, religion, avoidance, substance use, positive reframing, activism, and positive self-statements.
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Anti-DEI Laws Could Make the Black Doctor Shortage Even Worse
The Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action and anti-diversity laws in red-state states are threatening to keep promising Black students out of medical schools, leading to a shortage of Black doctors and a negative impact on the health of the community.
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Strike 3: Negro Leagues, Fake Nostalgia and White Fragility
Originally published in Word In Black by Joseph Williams and Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Back when he played, baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson was a great hitter in pressure situations. He […]
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Weaving a New American Narrative, With Threads of Spirituality
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware With the country so politically divided these days, it’s hard to find consensus on anything. So it seems counterintuitive to decide that a book of […]