While many Americans purchase Bibles, only 11% report reading it daily, and a majority have not read it cover-to-cover.
Category: National
Posted inWord In Black
Imagine George Floyd Speaking Now: America, Are You Listening Yet?
Five years after the death of George Floyd, his legacy lives on through his daughter, his family, the Black community, and America, as we continue to call for justice, accountability, and an end to the systemic racism that led to his death.
Posted inWomen
GOP’s “Beautiful” Bill Endangers Black Women’s Health
Black women and low-income communities are at risk of losing access to essential healthcare services, including Medicaid and reproductive care, due to the GOP’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” which cuts Medicaid and defunds Planned Parenthood.
Posted inSpiritual
When Black Spirituality Meets Online Culture
Black spirituality is evolving to be a broader, more fluid understanding of faith that embraces complexity instead of demanding certainty, with many seeking spiritual experiences that meet them where they are.
Posted inHealth
Treatment by Us, for Us: The Critical Need for Black Psychiatrists
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by mental health issues, and the lack of Black psychiatrists is a significant barrier to addressing this crisis, as Black patients often receive misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment.
Posted inCulture
The NEA’s Rejection of the Classical Theatre of Harlem Isn’t About Art
The Classical Theatre of Harlem was unexpectedly excluded from this year’s National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding list due to a new policy priority that threatens to silence certain voices and erase certain communities.
Posted inEducation
Don’t Call It a Comeback, Segregated Schools Have Been Here for Years
The U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to end a long-standing federal school desegregation order in Louisiana could signal the beginning of a bigger unraveling of the legal protections Brown v. Board made possible for Black students, who are already facing racial inequities in access to quality education.
Posted inLocal
Wednesday Newsletter: May 21, 2025 (updated)
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 IKYMI Local Education Health Entertainment Sports National The Texas Lege
Posted inOpinion
A Dangerous Precedent: Criminalizing Black Women’s Leadership
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver was arrested and charged with assaulting law enforcement officers while conducting oversight of a federally operated immigration detention center, reflecting a dangerous precedent of criminalizing Black women’s leadership.
Posted inEducation
NIU’s Grassroots Push for Diversity in an Anti-DEI Era
Northern Illinois University students and faculty are coming together to create grassroots solutions for racial healing, such as healing circles and curriculum reform, to counteract the federal government’s anti-DEI policies.
