Although imperfect, history can be a powerful guide as we strive to improve, whether individually or collectively. Our nation’s history of lynching is one example of the many lessons that […]
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Posted inHealth
The First 1,000 Days: How to Support Brain Development in Babies and Toddlers
By Katie Dukes When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into […]
Posted inEducation
Meet Jasmine Robinson: Founder of Collegiate Mom Coalition
By Laura Onyeneho Jasmine Robinson’s journey from teen mom to founder of the Collegiate Mom Coalition is nothing short of extraordinary. The odds were stacked against her, but she defied […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
Activists to Biden: Commute All Death Sentences
The facts speak for themselves: Black people make up just 13% of the U.S. population, yet they make up nearly 40% of all death row inmates in federal prison. During […]
Posted inWord In Black
Black America Doesn’t Have to Shop at Walmart
Let’s be clear: Walmart needs Black America a heck of a lot more than Black America needs Walmart. Wielding roughly $1.8 trillion in spending power this year, Black folks’ economic […]
Posted inHealth
Trump Has Black Americans Worried About Health Care
Kamala Harris had just 107 days to state her case for the most powerful office in the world. Her presidential campaign, historic in so many ways, ultimately fell short. Now, […]
Posted inClimate Justice
Racial Zoning and Redlining: A Historical and Ongoing Challenge for Black Communities
Racial zoning has been a problem for Black people since the early 20th century, leading to exclusionary housing practices that have increased housing prices, created environmental hazards, and limited access to quality healthcare and groceries in Black neighborhoods.
Posted inElection 2024
5 Big Lies About Why Donald Trump Won
The lying and misinformation about why Americans didn’t vote for Kamala Harris needs to stop.
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Posted inElection 2024
Yes, Trump Won. Here’s What Happens Next
Trump doesn’t represent policy, but that’s not what people voted for. Here are six key takeaways about election night — and our future.
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Posted inElection 2024
It’s Time to Get on the Right Side of HistoryÂ
Kamala Harris alone can’t transform America into a progressive paradise, but Donald Trump could set us back for decades.
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