Los Angeles-based actor and content creator Amber Wallin shared her experience of receiving a $8,333.73 hospital bill for herself and her newborn, sparking a debate about the high cost of medical care and the racial wealth gap.
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Posted inCulture
The Museum of the Bible Honors 125 Years of the Black National Anthem
The Museum of the Bible held a symposium to celebrate the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and to show how the song has been a source of hope and inspiration for generations of African Americans.
Posted inOpinion
Our Lives Are on the Line—Again: What Political Violence Means for Black America
The recent targeted murders of elected officials in Minnesota are a national tragedy and a reminder of the deadly cost of divisive rhetoric, with Donald Trump’s use of inflammatory language being a prime example of how words can become weapons.
Posted inSports
Post-Race Celebration Leads to Shocking Disqualification
Clara Adams, a 16-year-old track and field athlete from California, was disqualified from the CIF State Championship for an unsportsmanlike celebration, sparking a national conversation about sportsmanship and culture, and drawing support from her father, civil rights attorneys, the NAACP, and political leaders.
Posted inEducation
School Choice: From Black Student Support to Middle-Class Perk
School voucher programs have a history of excluding Black students and negatively impacting public schools serving Black students, and policymakers should focus on addressing systemic inequities in education rather than promoting school choice and voucher programs.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Adjusting to God’s Promises
God’s promise remains the same even when people leave and circumstances change, and we just need to trust in His plan.
Posted inSpiritual
Why the Black Pope Matters — From New Orleans’ 7th Ward to South Los Angeles
Pope Leo XIV, the first Black Pope, has roots in Creole Louisiana, specifically the 7th Ward neighborhood of New Orleans, where he grew up with a unique ethnic and racial heritage that has shaped his stance on racial injustice.
Posted inSpiritual
Gospel Singer CeCe Winans Takes a Seat at the Tiny Desk
Gospel singer CeCe Winans recorded a “Tiny Desk” concert at NPR’s offices in Washington, D.C., premiering on June 13, where she performed several of her award-winning hits and spread affirming messages.
Posted inWord In Black
The Joys of Being Raised by an Exceptional Black Father
Fatherhood can be a source of both pain and strength, and recognizing the importance of fathers in shaping their children’s futures is crucial for building healthy families and communities.
Posted inHealth
World Blood Donor Day Spotlights Urgent Need for Black Blood Donors
World Blood Donor Day highlights the urgent need for Black blood donors to help save lives, with American Red Cross and ImpactLife working to increase participation by partnering with local schools, businesses, and churches.
