Attending the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta, the author reflected on the responsibilities of journalism through experiences involving Nolan Wells’ parents, mentorship, celebrity advocacy, and industry accountability.
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Preserved By Purpose: Becoming Aunt Janet
In honor of National Aunt and Uncle Day, Dr. Shewanda Riley uses the story of Mike Epps and his transformative encounter with Aunt Janet to illustrate the life-changing power of supportive words.
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Maestro Ikeem Rodgers Rewrites the Score for Black Orchestral Excellence
Orchestra Noir is a genre-defying ensemble founded by Maestro Ikeem Rodgers that blends classical technique with hip-hop, R&B and contemporary Black music, challenging traditional orchestral norms and providing access, visibility and possibility for Black youth.
Posted inWord In Black
Living Long With HIV Is Possible. Living Well Is Harder
ViiV Healthcare has launched the ReViiVal to Care program to connect people living with HIV who are members of faith communities to resources that help them build community and spiritual connection, as well as direct access to HIV care resources.
Posted inWord In Black
A Smaller, Whiter, Less Affordable New Orleans
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is still grappling with the aftermath of the storm, as the city’s Black population has declined, rents have skyrocketed, and gentrification has displaced many of the city’s residents.
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How a Dallas Charter School is Confronting the Barriers That Drive Students Away
Evolution Academy Charter School is a dropout recovery center that is using flexibility, relationships, and relevance to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase graduation rates for disadvantaged students.
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There’s More to 2819 Church Than an ‘Obey Cops’ Controversy
Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, leader of 2819 Church, sparked controversy when he told Black parents to teach their children to respect authority instead of blaming white cops for the killing of Black children.
Posted inEducation
College DEI Probes Undermine Black HS Success
Black students have made significant gains in high school graduation rates, but are still underrepresented in college, and the assumption that DEI policies have lowered academic standards is false and harmful.
Posted inWord In Black
Why Black Thrivers Are the Future
The Institute for AfroUrbanism, founded by Detroit resident Lauren Hood, is redefining the narrative about Black communities by focusing on what makes them thrive, rather than what they lack, through its fellowship program.
Posted inFinance
The Black Migration to Innovation
During the Great Migration, Black Americans migrated to innovation centers such as Detroit, Chicago, and Silicon Valley in search of economic opportunities, building wealth and changing lives.
