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 […]
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Why Black Christmas Means Resistance
By Nadira Jamerson Originally appeared in Word in Black For many of us, Christmas is a time to exchange gifts, indulge in slices of sweet potato pie, and binge-watch movies like […]
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How Food Deserts Impact Black Youths Education
By Brianna Patt Food deserts appear to be hindering the success of Black students in both a K-12 environment and at home. Food Deserts & the Black Community In a […]
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400 Forward Is Turning Dreams of Architecture Into Reality for Black GirlsÂ
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black When you stroll the streets of New York City and see skyscrapers higher than the human eye can see, who do […]
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4 Free Mental Health Resources for Black People
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Therapy is a proven tool for healing mental trauma, improving emotional well-being, and increasing overall life satisfaction. But with a single […]
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Navy Federal Denied Over 50% of Black Mortgage Applicants
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black A new analysis from CNN found Navy Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the US serving military service members […]
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3 Organizations Working to Stop the Spread of HIV in the Black Community
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Despite advancements in HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) prevention, Black adults in America suffer at disproportionate rates. As of 2020, Black women […]
