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Founded by 10 legendary Black publishers, Word In Black frames the narrative and fosters solutions for racial inequities in America.

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Finance guru John Hope is on a mission to end poverty. From not adjusting spending to taking your focus away from D.C., he offers crucial money moves to avoid. wordinblack.com/2025/07/financ…

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A long-term study of over 46,000 U.S. adults found that drinking black coffee, without added sugar and saturated fat, was associated with a 14% lower risk of death. wordinblack.com/2025/07/want-t…

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As many predominantly Black school districts continue to grapple with lead contamination, who should be held accountable? "We need reparations — full stop," says Young, Gifted & Green™'s Dionna Brown. "We need healing, investment, and policy change." wordinblack.com/2025/06/how-le…

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Many in Congress who claim to be Christian are serving a different god, says Victoria Kirby York of National Black Justice Collective. wordinblack.com/2025/07/congre…

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A lack of racial and ethnic diversity among teachers in K-12 classrooms is creating a “representation gap” that impacts students’ educational experiences. Here's what experts say needs to change. wordinblack.com/2025/06/how-te…

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Known now as a major exponent of the “Negro Renaissance,” Alexander Gumby's legacy has been largely left out of history books. With a new feature, New York Amsterdam News brings his story of perseverance back to life. wordinblack.com/2025/07/alexan…

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Black women in the U.S. often endure an earlier onset of menopause, more severe symptoms, and systemic disadvantages in treatment. Experts say change requires culturally informed care, expanded access, and inclusive research. wordinblack.com/2025/06/black-…

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Artificial intelligence — including Grok and ChatGPT — isn't just a useful tool to get you through work and school. McKenzie Green, a biochemistry student at Brown University, says it's guzzling crucial resources like water and heating up our planet. wordinblack.com/2025/07/ai-imp…

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With so many versions of the Bible out there, which one should a new reader choose? Pastors share their recommendations. wordinblack.com/2025/07/beginn…

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Programs that ensure underserved kids get to college could be in jeopardy due to the right-wing crusade against DEI. wordinblack.com/2025/07/can-co…

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From satire to sci-fi, explore 10 Black contemporary male artists who are using stories to expose injustice, explore identity, and expand the literary landscape. wordinblack.com/2025/07/10-con…

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A new study shows that experiencing a climate disaster may not be enough to change people's opinions about climate justice — but helping people recognise the link between climate change and extreme weather could. wordinblack.com/2025/07/study-…

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Trump’s budget bill guts environmental justice efforts, but Ruth Ann Norton of Green & Healthy Homes Initiative says communities must continue to fight: “We can’t lose our focus.” wordinblack.com/2025/07/big-be…

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Alycia Baumgardner, the undisputed super featherweight champion, is set to defend her titles at Madison Square Garden on July 11. But the athlete says her boxing career is just the start of a larger mission to inspire global communities. wordinblack.com/2025/07/alycia…

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For generations, Black artists have turned to Oak Bluffs as a refuge where rest, history, and creativity converge in full, unapologetic view. wordinblack.com/2025/07/oak-bl…

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford calls President Donald Trump’s massive new spending measure a direct attack on the health, safety, and dignity of Black communities across the U.S. wordinblack.com/2025/07/trumps…

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Six organizations representing public health and medical professionals are suing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the decision to stop recommending potentially life-saving COVID-19 vaccinations. wordinblack.com/2025/07/lawsui…

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From "welfare queen" to "workhorse," stereotypes have been used for generations to devalue Black women in the workplace. But Defender Network's ReShonda Tate says Black women are the backbone of this country’s labor force and calls for economic justice. wordinblack.com/2025/07/from-w…

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As a minimally invasive surgeon and founder of the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia, Dr. Soyini Hawkins is working to expand treatment options for women with uterine fibroids and reduce the stigma and disparities surrounding the condition. wordinblack.com/2025/07/sheddi…

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A report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows that Black Americans continue to face serious challenges in saving for retirement, even as their incomes grow. Here's what experts say needs to change. wordinblack.com/2025/07/debt-a…