By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black This story is part of “Love Don’t Live Here” Word In Black’s series about how domestic violence impacts our community and what […]
Category: This Week
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose – The Company You Keep
During a visit to my family in San Antonio a few years ago, I was shocked andsaddened to hear of 3 murders in one 24-hour period. The news reports hinted […]
Posted inPolitics
Civil Rights, the Movement to Free Palestine, and Parallels of Disinformation Campaigns
Yesterday, the Palestinian Youth Movement led a protest as a show of solidarity with Palestinians currently undergoing a genocide in Gaza as 6,000 bombs have been dropped over six days. […]
Posted inCulture
Founding Member of The Isley Brothers, Rudolph Isley, Dies at 84
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Rudolph Isley, a founding member, and key figure in creating the popular soul group The Isley Brothers, has died at […]
Posted inClimate Justice
A Young Black Woman Is Now the Public Face of Biden’s Climate Efforts
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black When the Biden Administration announced the creation of the American Climate Corps last month, it was heralded as a huge victory for […]
Posted inHomepage
Southern Black Girls And Women’s Consortium, Pete And Thomas Foundation Announce Special Cycle Of The #Blackgirljoychallenge Focused On Mental Health And Wellness
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive […]
Posted inCommunity
Park South Family YMCA renovation delays blamed on city’s permitting process
The Park South Family YMCA in South Dallas has closed its doors for a $15 million renovation, but delays have been caused by the city’s permitting process and asbestos removal, with some community members believing race and location are contributing factors.
Posted inBusiness
Closing the Wealth Gap in Black America through investing in innovation
Black America’s wealth gap can be closed by more individuals actively participating in new economies. The old economy relies on manipulation and debt to reshuffle wealth, while the new economy creates wealth where it previously did not exist.
Posted inPolitics
Biden administration presses forward with border wall plans in Texas, angering allies
By Sergio Mendoza Reyes, Erin Douglas and Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Oct. 5, 2023 “Biden administration presses forward with border wall plans in Texas, angering allies” was first published […]
Posted inEducation
Anti-Censorship Group Expands Fight Against Book Bans
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black If freedom of expression is deeply ingrained in American society, why were more than 3,000 book bans reported in the 2022-2023 school year? […]
