The Truth About Black America’s HIV Crisis
These five charts reveal HIV’s disproportionate impact on Black Americans, including youth, women, and the effects of stigma.
EDUCATION
College DEI Probes Undermine Black HS Success
Trump-era investigations are casting doubt on Black achievement. However, educators say the myth of lower standards is not just wrong — but dangerous.
More Than 43% of High Schoolers ‘Terrified’ of Their Financial Future
Despite more high schools offering financial literacy courses, significant knowledge gaps remain.
Why Free Tuition Might Not Help Black Kids Go to Harvard
Elite colleges say they’re expanding access — but the real barriers for Black students start long before the application.
Educators Weigh in on Student Cell Phone Use in the Classroom
As state lawmakers consider restricting phone use in classrooms, educators are divided on the impact of technology in schools.
What Happens When Strangers Talk Openly About Race?
Healing circles at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County build common ground among students to spark action and healing.
Federal Layoffs Present New Barriers for Black K-12 Students
Even as courts step in to halt some of the cuts, advocates say the damage has already been done to our most vulnerable children.
HEALTH
The Pain and Beauty of Braiding: Tension, Hair Loss, and Scalp Health
Tight braids can cause hair loss: Learn how to braid safely and maintain scalp health.
The Joys of Black Hair
Black hair has been a target of discrimination for centuries. But Black folks continue to reclaim their power by loving their hair.
HBCUs Boost Student Mental Health and Resilience
A new report finds that Black students at predominantly Black schools have better wellbeing overall.
CLIMATE JUSTICE
In EPA’s War on Environmental Justice, the Dems Go on Offense
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is leading a group of lawmakers who want to know if EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is acting illegally in clawing back funds meant to help minority communities.
Trump’s EPA Shuts Down $3B Environmental Justice Program
After ending all DEI-related initiatives, EPA chief Lee Zeldin folded 10 regional offices set up to help Black and brown communities deal with race, pollution and the effects of climate change.
High Schoolers Publish Book Analyzing Black Environmental Contributions
“Young Voices of the Anacostia River: Exploring Black Roots to the Eastern Shore and Back” examines observations of forests, local parks, and waterways in the Washington Metropolitan Area over five weeks of field trips.
Community Members Make Way for a Healthier Environment
Washington, D.C.-based organizations hosted a town hall to discuss ways to address environmental injustice east of the Anacostia River, with a focus on urban agriculture, food insecurity, climate, and housing justice.
Trump’s EPA Just Declared War on Environmental Justice
The White House wants to block $20 billion in federal funds intended to help poor Black communities handle extreme weather events.
Apparently, Planting Trees Is a DEI Plot
A nonprofit that plants trees in 59% Black New Orleans just had its funding canceled by the Trump administration.
OPINION
Big Tech Needs to Give Photographers an AI-Free Version of Photoshop
Photojournalism and news photography are increasingly threatened.
Anti-DEI Companies Seek to Bamboozle Us with Blackface Buffoonery
Will extra Black faces and music in commercials be enough for anti-DEI companies to trick Black consumers into supporting them again?
Rikers Island: A Modern-Day Auction Block in the Heart of New York
Mayor Eric Adams announced that he intends to issue an executive order allowing ICE to open an office at the prison.
Black Ladies Should Dismantle the ‘Superwoman’ Trope
While being “strong” may seem empowering on the surface, this title often comes at a great cost to mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
57 Years Later, Martin Luther King’s Voice Still Echoes, No Matter What Trump Tries to Silence
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, but his legacy continues to inspire today.
My Journey in Foster Care: From Mentors to Family
A former foster youth shares how mentorship and culturally responsive care changed her life — and why the system must do better.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Harris, Obama, and Booker Step Up as Resistance Against Trump Takes Shape
Black leaders have re-entered the public arena, criticizing Trump’s administration and urging Americans to stand up against his policies.
Racial Bias in AI: How Algorithms Are Failing Black People
From facial recognition software leading to wrongful arrests to discriminatory hiring systems, racial bias in AI is hurting Black Americans.
Director on Leave as Trump Order Targets African American History Museum and Cultural Institutions
Kevin Young is currently on personal leave and not leading the museum, with Shanita Brackett serving as acting director as Trump escalates efforts to reshape national cultural narratives.
New Era, Familiar Fight: Black Press Prepares for Tariff Impacts
As tariffs loom and DEI support fades, Black media braces for challenges ahead.
Do Programs for Formerly Incarcerated Empower or Infuriate?
Formerly incarcerated persons need help re-entering society, but not all programs are meeting their needs.
10 Must-Read Historical Fiction Novels About Unforgettable Black Women
Novels bring to life stories of Black women who refused to be background characters.
FINANCE
How to Buy Black: A Game Plan for Improved Economic Power
Making buying Black a permanent thing demands more than ideas. We need tangible steps.
Trump Slaps Highest Tariff Yet on Small African Nation
The 50% reciprocal tariff on Lesotho effectively ends the African Growth and Opportunity Act months ahead of schedule.
Black Women, It’s Time to Wake Up to Our Economic Power
Despite our frustration, Black women must continue to stay engaged, but with boundaries.
Trump’s Crackdown on Federal Workforce Deals Blow to Black Americans, Labor Rights
As the largest single employer in the U.S., the federal government has long served as a pathway to the middle class for Black Americans.
AARP to SSA: Don’t Cut Off Lifeline for Older Americans
The Social Security Administration is implementing a 12% workforce reduction, closing six regional offices, and ending key phone services.
In Trump’s War on Federal Workers, Black Families Pay the Price
Mass layoffs and the adjoining attack on DEI threaten to turn back some of the gains of a growing Black middle class.