The Trump administration laid off hundreds of staffers at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which could make it harder for Black students with disabilities to get the support they need from the federal government, although a federal judge has temporarily blocked the move.
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Posted inPolitics
Funding for WIC Program Hangs in Balance Amid Government Shutdown
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is facing a funding crisis due to the government shutdown, and while the Trump administration has allocated $300 million to keep it afloat, state funding is patchy and there is no guarantee that all expectant mothers and babies will be fed.
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The Million Man March Turns 30: Why it Still Matters
The Million Man March on October 16, 1995, was a momentous occasion that brought together over a million Black men to D.C. to strive for a better future and reclaim what it meant to be a Black man in America.
Posted inBlack Tech
Black Excellence Shines as Five Artists Receive MacArthur Fellowships
Five Black artists, scientists, musicians, and activists have been awarded the 2025 class of MacArthur Fellows for their innovative work in storytelling, environmental protection, community building, and music.
Posted inNational
Is the Patient Black? Check this Box for Yes
Black patients have been disadvantaged by race-based clinical algorithms, such as the eGFR, which have delayed their access to organ transplants, resulting in many deaths while waiting for a transplant.
Posted inWomen
Lawmakers, Celebs Unite to Tackle Women’s Health Research Gap
U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) hosted a roundtable on women’s health research, featuring actresses Lupita Nyong’o and Mandy Moore, to discuss the Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act, which aims to expand access to early screening, detection, and treatment for uterine fibroids.
Posted inWord In Black
Job Hunting? Here’s How to Stay Safe on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a valuable tool for job seekers, but users should be aware of the privacy risks and focus on networking to increase their chances of finding a job.
Posted inNational
Domestic Violence Funding at Risk Amid Government Shutdown
Black women are being killed by intimate partners at nearly triple the rate of white women, and firearms are the most common weapon used, with 9 out of 10 Black female victims being killed by someone they know.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
ICE Raids Are Traumatizing Some of Chicago’s Students
Aggressive ICE raids in Chicago have left students too afraid to attend school, and the Trump administration has deployed hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers to the city, leading to a lawsuit from the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago.
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Sorcery and Sustenance: The Art of Food and Racial Healing
Artist Masud Olufani’s extended trip to Sierra Leone changed his perspective on Black people and their relationship to food. It also inspired a series of mixed-media artwork that uses the subject to connect the past to the present.