Ananda Lewis, a former MTV star, used her fame to urge Black women to get regular breast cancer screenings and to heed medical advice, despite systemic racism and mistrust of the medical profession, and ultimately died from the disease at age 52.
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Dijonai Carrington Brings Her Whole Self to Dallas: Power, Purpose, and All
DiJonai Carrington is a WNBA player who has found a new home with the Dallas Wings, bringing her passion for basketball, activism, and business to the city and the league.
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Before Trump Gets to the Super Bowl, the NFL Ends ‘End Racism’
The NFL has announced that it will replace the “End Racism” messaging with “Choose Love” at the Super Bowl LIX, sparking questions about the league’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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4 NBA Stars Making Sure Black Kids Get an Excellent Education
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black When it’s gametime, our favorite NBA stars tear up the court in pursuit of a win. We see them showing out […]
