Faith leaders are urging Black Americans to rely on Christianity, history, and self-reflection to find hope and resilience in the face of the Trump administration’s efforts to erase the gains of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Posted inMental Health
Health Care Prevention is the Gold Standard
Black Americans face significant barriers to accessing preventive health care due to systemic racism, mistrust, and inequity, resulting in worse health outcomes compared to their white peers.
Posted inHealth
5 Years Later: Black Health Care Workers Reflect on COVID-19
Black health care workers reflect on the toll of the pandemic, highlighting the importance of resilience, gratitude, and the need for systemic change to address health inequities and racial disparities.
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Black America Braces for Impact as Trump’s Tariffs Land
The Trump administration’s tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China will impose a 25% levy on goods and an additional 10% on Chinese products, leading to a surge in gas prices, grocery costs, and potentially leading to layoffs in the auto industry, which will disproportionately affect low-income families and marginalized communities.
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.
Posted inWord In Black
The Plot to Assassinate Black America
Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of a political assault on Black America, with policies aimed at dismantling civil rights progress and promoting white supremacy.
Posted inMental Health
Unhappy New Year: Black Optimism Is Way Down
A new poll shows that Black Americans and other marginalized communities are experiencing a sense of dread and pessimism about the nation’s future, as Trump’s executive orders are widely viewed as harmful to these groups.
Posted inLifestyle
Why Black Christmas Means Resistance
Black Americans have historically used the Christmas season to resist slavery, and today continue to resist injustices by supporting Black-led organizations and participating in protests.
Posted inPolitics
Jasmine Crockett Is Clear: White American Men Aren’t Oppressed
Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivered a fiery speech in the House of Representatives, highlighting the lack of oppression for white men in America and the need for unity and recognition of racism in order to achieve a more perfect union.
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The Growing Popularity of Black Folks and Yoga
At a time where people are starting to expand their concern for their holistic wellness, the practice of yoga and mindfulness has become more popular than ever. In the 2023 […]