By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black Southern Louisiana is oil-and-gas country. Some of the biggest gas refineries in the country are located along the Mississippi River in […]
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Haley Ignores Truth About Slavery and the Politics of Race, Color and CasteÂ
By Roger House Originally appeared in Word in Black Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s failure to identify slavery as the primary cause of the Civil War has created a firestorm. […]
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8 Money Moves to Take Into the New Year
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black New Year, new bank account. That is the theme Americans are bringing with them to start the year off right. One […]
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Texas charter school founder discusses significance of goal setting, philanthropy and collaborations for new year
As the new year approaches, learning institutions are reviewing their curriculum, looking for improvements and working towards getting what’s needed to help students in their educational journeys and beyond. Schools […]
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It’s Getting Hot in Here
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black I started writing regularly for Word in Black back in August, and after a few weeks, I began to worry a […]
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The State of Black Homeownership Is Difficult but Promising
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black “Challenging.” That is how Courtney Johnson Rose describes the state of housing in Black America for 2023. Rose is the President […]
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Here’s What Students Say They Need for the New Year
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black One borough, five different neighborhoods, five different schools, five different thoughts — but always straightforward because that is Brooklyn at its core. […]
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3 Programs That Support Youth With Incarcerated Parents
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black The holiday season can be a time of healing and hope as family members come together in celebration. It can also […]
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3 Black Women Farmers Fighting Food Injustice
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Around the United States, hundreds of Black farmers have risen to the forefront of the food justice movement. Many harvest crops […]
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How to Cope With Toxic Family During the Holidays
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black The holidays are a time to feast, celebrate, and make good memories with family, but what do you do when your […]