Lead exposure remains a concern in American schools, with some cities still struggling to provide safe drinking water and others with outdated infrastructure.
Tag: America
Posted inNational
The Most Popular Junk Food by State
America’s favorite junk foods vary by state, with pizza, ice cream, and chocolate topping the list, while other states like Utah have the biggest sweet tooth, South Dakota loves chips, Nevada loves bubble tea, and New Mexico loves chicken nuggets.
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 inFinance
The Rise of Real Estate and the Birth of Modern Credit
The evolution of credit markets and the rise of real estate as a hedge against inflation have led to a shift towards mortgage lending, with banks recognizing the value of homes as collateral, but with the potential for market crashes if incomes cannot support the weight of debt.
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose – King’s Dream Revisited
This week we celebrated the birthday and federal holiday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Considering all that has happened lately regarding threats to justice and equality, in this […]
Posted inHomepage
Word In Black, groundbreaking collaborative with 10 legendary Black publishers, incorporates as public benefit company
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier (January 9, 2024) — The long-anticipated day has finally arrived for 10 of the nation’s mostinnovative Black publishers, who have worked hard over the past three years […]
Posted inOpinion
Haley Ignores Truth About Slavery and the Politics of Race, Color and Caste
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. […]
Posted inHealth
Life Expectancy for Black People Is Up, CDC Reports
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Black people in America are expected to live longer than they did in previous years, according to new data from the […]
Posted inHealth
New Survey Reveals Contrasting Views on American Health
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black How do you experience America? Is it safe to take a walk in your neighborhood? Can you access social services in […]
Posted inOpinion, Politics
OP-ED: Biden Needs a Reparations Commission for 2024
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Leaders within the Democratic Party in the last Congress demonstrated their political will for a reparations commission. 217 confirmed yes votes in the House and half of the Senate Committee chairs, along with the Senate Leader, and many of their colleagues, signed on to the Senate bill.