Poets across the country are using their art form to promote racial healing, creating spaces for reflection, storytelling, and collective understanding through community programs, workshops, and open mics.
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Investing in Black Youth: The True Legacy of Black History Month
Black History Month should not only celebrate resilience, but also focus on protecting the wellbeing of Black youth today through policies and community investments that address the conditions that make futures possible.
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Trump Administration’s TrumpRx Website Criticized for Limited Benefits
The Trump administration’s TrumpRx.gov website is intended to help uninsured Americans afford prescription drugs, but experts say it offers fewer benefits than other discount drug sites and is limited to 43 medications.
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Black Women’s HIV Prevention: Shifting Focus From Fear to Pleasure
Black women in America are disproportionately affected by HIV, and fear-based prevention has failed them, so it is time to approach prevention and safety through a conversation centered on joy, agency, and pleasure.
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The Ripple Effects of Unaffordable Child Care on Local Economy
Washington is facing a crisis in child care, with costs taking up over 77% of a minimum-wage employee’s income, and providers struggling to stay in business, leading to a ripple effect of economic instability for families and businesses alike.
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Social and Economic Barriers Drive Obesity, Not Just Personal Choices
Obesity is a complex health issue influenced by social and economic barriers, and requires a collaborative approach between government, health care professionals, community organizations, and individuals to address the epidemic.
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Black Students Defy Expectations, Lead Surge in College Applications
Black or African American students are applying to college at a faster rate than any other group, with applications rising 11% compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the Common Application.
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MLK’s Birmingham Jail Letter and the New Civil Rights Backlash
Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” remains a powerful call for justice and a challenge to religious leaders to break their silence and take action against injustice, as health care access, voting rights, and civil rights protections are once again under strain.
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Trump’s Education Department Dismantling Efforts to Persist in 2026
In 2026, K-12 public schools will still be grappling with the same education issues, including Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, increased immigration battles, and the integration of AI in classrooms.
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Why Rest Is Political for Black Women During the Holidays
Black women leaders are prioritizing rest as a form of resistance to the pressures of capitalism and white supremacy, and are encouraging others to do the same during the holidays.