Black spirituality is evolving to be a broader, more fluid understanding of faith that embraces complexity instead of demanding certainty, with many seeking spiritual experiences that meet them where they are.
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Posted inHealth
Treatment by Us, for Us: The Critical Need for Black Psychiatrists
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by mental health issues, and the lack of Black psychiatrists is a significant barrier to addressing this crisis, as Black patients often receive misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment.
Posted inCulture
The NEA’s Rejection of the Classical Theatre of Harlem Isn’t About Art
The Classical Theatre of Harlem was unexpectedly excluded from this year’s National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding list due to a new policy priority that threatens to silence certain voices and erase certain communities.
Posted inLocal
Wednesday Newsletter: May 21, 2025 (updated)
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 IKYMI Local Education Health Entertainment Sports National The Texas Lege
Posted inOpinion
A Dangerous Precedent: Criminalizing Black Women’s Leadership
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver was arrested and charged with assaulting law enforcement officers while conducting oversight of a federally operated immigration detention center, reflecting a dangerous precedent of criminalizing Black women’s leadership.
Posted inHealth
RFK Jr. Shrugs at $700B in Medicaid Cuts That Hurt Black People
The Trump administration’s proposal to slash $21.6 billion from the nation’s public health system, which would disproportionately affect Black and low-income communities, has sparked widespread criticism and protests.
Posted inThis Week
Trump Targets Beyoncé, Oprah, Springsteen in New DOJ Threat
President Trump has called for a federal investigation into celebrities Beyoncé, Oprah, Springsteen, and Bono for allegedly violating campaign finance laws, despite their endorsements of his 2024 opponent Kamala Harris.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Disaster Aid Was Already Unequal. Will Changes at FEMA Make Things Worse?
FEMA’s door-to-door canvassing program, which was crucial in reaching vulnerable communities, is being discontinued by the Trump Administration, leaving Black people and other people of color at a greater disadvantage in accessing disaster aid.
Posted inEducation
The Truth Must Be Told About Black History
The truth must be told about Black history in order to build a more unified, harmonious, and peaceful society.
Posted inEducation
Black Students Are Being Watched Under AI — and They Know It
Public schools are adopting AI tools to flag students considered “high risk” without public oversight or legal accountability, disproportionately targeting Black and low-income students, and the Center for Law and Social Policy argues that these tools are not making schools safer but rather expanding the school-to-prison pipeline.
