Three friends say they loved Wells, reject claims that race played a role in his death and describe how faith has helped them ...

With his state losing almost 10 acres of farmland every hour, Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones says protecting Black-owned farms is about history, health and survival. Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones of ...

Guaranteed income pilot projects have bet on cash support for new mothers. With maternal health on the ballot the issue can’t ...

New maps will affect millions of voters this November — and could weaken the collective voice of Black communities.

Nearly two decades after Wright became a national political controversy, his spiritual children are telling a different story: of a pastor whose influence stretches from pulpits and classrooms to ...

Join Word In Black for this virtual discussion exploring the intricacies of aging in the Black community, including how seniors can stay active, combat loneliness and embrace the later stages of life.

The Office of Minority Health was created in 1986 to address documented major health disparities. Last year, Congress appropriated $75 million for the office’s budget but a review of the proposed 2027 ...

Beyond the music and the step shows, HBCU homecoming is where we’re nurtured by Black love, legacy, and liberation. Howard University's yard in front of the Founders Library Clock Tower during ...

A Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of criminal conduct in Wells’ death. His family says unexplained injuries and an ...