The “Big Beautiful Bill” is a dangerous and morally reprehensible piece of legislation that targets the most vulnerable members of society, including the poor, seniors, students, and communities of color, and should be rejected by the American people.
Tag: Black Communities
Posted inClimate Justice
Climate Justice, the Houston Way
Harris County, Texas has adopted a climate justice plan that aims to create a safe, equitable future for all residents, including proposals for direct cash support for those who need help meeting basic needs, and addresses issues such as floodplain management, air quality, housing affordability, food access, and access to parks and open spaces.
Posted inHealth
Being Well in an Age of Health Misinformation
Navigating healthcare systems can be challenging, especially for Black communities, but learning how to evaluate sources and incorporate simple habits such as nutrition, movement, hydration, and sleep can help promote better quality of life.
Posted inHealth
Experts Warn Court Case Could End Life-Saving Preventive Care
A Supreme Court case could lead to the end of a central component of the Affordable Care Act, potentially causing millions of Americans to avoid ACA-mandated free screening and services for preventable diseases, which could increase health disparities in Black communities.
Posted inEducation
California’s Black Student Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem
Black students in California are six decades away from reaching proficiency in reading and math due to systemic failures in the education system, and the state’s education system is a microcosm of how public education is failing one of its most vulnerable student groups.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Profiting From Injustice: How the Prison Industrial Complex Exploits Black Communities for Big Business in 2025
The prison industrial complex continues to disproportionately impact Black communities in Houston, Texas, with Black men making up nearly half of the incarcerated population, despite making up only 19% of the city’s population.
Posted inRobert Wood Johnson Foundation
The numbers are getting worse… the big “C” is all too common
Cancer rates are increasing globally, particularly among younger populations and African Americans, due to environmental factors, lifestyle changes, and lack of access to healthcare, necessitating increased funding for research, public awareness campaigns, and improved access to healthcare services.
Posted inHomepage
Hotter Summers Are Deadlier for Older Black People
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black While it’s only May, the temperature at the southernmost point of the United States is already sailing past summer highs: Key West […]
Posted inHomepage
A Chicken in Every Pot — and an A/C in Every Window?
Oregon is providing air conditioning to Medicaid recipients to help protect them from heat-related illness, which is disproportionately affecting Black communities, as well as other vulnerable populations.
Posted inWord In Black
The Toughest Issue for Teachers Is Even Tougher For Students
Teachers across the country are facing challenges in the classroom due to the high poverty rate among students, which can have a negative impact on their academic success and mental health.