Black Americans are reclaiming rest as a radical act of resistance, challenging the notion that rest is a luxury and prioritizing mental and emotional health in communities disproportionately affected by systemic stressors.
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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 inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Jesus is the Main Character of My Life’s Story
Allowing God to write our life story with Jesus at the center is the goal, and we must trust that even when unexpected things happen, they can work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.
Posted inHealth
Renée G. Omoyeni Uses Technology to Guide the Next Generation of Nurses
CompassRN, a Houston-based nonprofit led by Renée G. Omoyeni, is addressing the nursing shortage by providing educational resources, mentorship programs, and clinical simulations to help students prepare for the nursing profession.
Posted inHomepage
Texas Is Overrun with Childcare Deserts
By Aswad Walker Originally appeared in Word in Black Texas, we have a problem. Not only are there far too many food deserts and digital/technology deserts dogging communities of color, […]
Posted inHomepage
Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Feb. 16, 2024 “Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
Posted inHomepage
Houston police investigating motive of woman killed after opening fire at Joel Osteen’s megachurch
By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 11, 2024 “Houston police investigating motive of woman killed after opening fire at Joel Osteen’s megachurch” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]
Posted inFinance, Word In Black
Is Moving to the South Really Better for Black Folks?
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black There is no place like home. And that might be why Black Americans are moving back to the South. During the […]
Posted inHealth
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 […]
Posted inEducation
Texas’ debate over school chaplains escalates school board culture wars
By Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service “Texas’ debate over school chaplains escalates school board culture wars” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs […]
