Community-based organizations in Southern states are scaling back their HIV prevention efforts due to funding cuts from the Trump administration, which could lead to more infections and deaths.
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Trump’s EPA Really Wants to Get Rid of Climate Justice Grants
The EPA is facing legal challenges over its plans to cancel nearly 800 grants, including those focused on environmental justice, which could potentially be reversed if the court case progresses.
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Finally, a Program to Support Black Student Mental Health
The Excellence in Mental Health on Campus program, spearheaded by The Steve Fund, is working to provide mental health support for Black and Brown college students by offering campus-level resources and training for faculty and staff to be more trauma-informed.
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Breast Cancer Kills Black Women More. Will Trump Make it Worse?
Black women are 38% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, and the Trump administration’s defunding of grants that study breast cancer in Black women could exacerbate this disparity.
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Wednesday Newsletter: May 7, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Check Out Black Dandyism Local News Coming Up Tomorrow National News The 89th Legislature Finance K-12 Education Sports Tourism Entertainment Word In Black […]
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Why More Black Folks Are Surviving Cancer Than Ever Before
Dr. Robert Winn, director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center, notes that cancer mortality rates have dropped significantly since 1991, with a 49% drop in cancer mortality among Black men, and that closing the racial gap in cancer deaths is possible through increased screening, clinical trials, and other efforts.
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To Close the HBCU Gender Gap, Help Black Boys Find Their “Spark”
Supporting HBCUs to recruit more young men and strengthen the pipeline for the next generation of Black educators can help to retain Black teachers and inspire every student to connect and engage with their education.
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Wednesday Newsletter: April 30, 2025
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J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Fuels Financial Education for United Way of Dallas
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is returning to downtown Dallas on May 8, 2025, to benefit United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, with over 2,500 employees from more than 80 companies participating in the 3.5-mile race to support the non-profit’s efforts to increase the number of young adults who earn a livable wage in North Texas.
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Sunscreen Essential for Black People: Misconceptions About Melanin, Skin Cancer, and the Dangers of UV Exposure
Black people are not immune to the dangers of UV radiation, and should use sunscreen to protect themselves from skin cancer, premature aging, and immune suppression.
