Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death in the U.S., with risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes continuing to affect more than 180 million Americans by 2050.
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Posted inEducation
When School Choice Becomes ‘Picking Your Poison’
Black parents face challenges in choosing a school for their children due to racial inequalities and systemic injustice, with most underfunded schools in diverse neighborhoods lacking critical resources and predominantly white schools offering advanced courses and experienced teachers.
Posted inSpiritual
Prayer, Positivity, and Schoolwork
West Angeles Church of God In Christ is providing educational opportunities for students displaced by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, helping them stay focused and offering a distraction from the ongoing disaster.
Posted inElection 2024
Faith Leaders Stand on Business to Protect Undocumented Folks
Faith leaders like Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde have spoken out against the Trump administration’s policies targeting undocumented immigrants, calling on the president to show mercy on behalf of the scared communities and vulnerable groups affected.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s Actions on DEI Are an Attack on Black America
Donald Trump has issued an executive order rescinding federal DEIA programs, aiming to eliminate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives in the workplace.
Posted inHomepage
Don’t Be Fooled: Trump’s J6 Pardons Are All About Race
Donald Trump has granted clemency to every criminal involved in the January 6 insurrection, including those who attacked police officers, highlighting a pattern of pardoning white people who commit violent crimes against the government and the police.
Posted inWord In Black
After Schools Burn, What Happens to Black Students?
The Eaton Fire and the Palisades Fire have impacted Black communities in Los Angeles, causing displacement, learning loss, and increased risk of PTSD, while the federal aid distribution system is stacked against them, leading to further racial inequities in education.
Posted inWord In Black
The Blackest Confirmation Hearing
Scott Turner, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is likely to be confirmed despite his lack of resilience and reluctance to advocate for fair and affordable housing.
Posted inWord In Black
Digital Detox: The Benefits You Didn’t Know You Needed
Experts recommend taking intentional breaks from screens to improve mental, physical and emotional well-being, as the average American spends more than 11 hours daily on screens, with nearly three hours on social media.
Posted inOpinion
New Kid On the Block… With an Old Bag Of Tricks
Jess Washington, the new Publisher of Dallas Weekly, is using her social capital to collaborate with local entities and draw new readers to the publication, while also focusing on the publication’s legacy as the #1 news source for Black Dallas.