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.

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 ...

Dear Brothers, On our podcast “Freedom Friday,” Chris Stewart, Ismael Jimenez, and I spoke with Dr. Jamaal Bowman, a former New York congressman and educator. Inevitably, Black men educators came up.

Black educators are asked to overcome racism, poverty and inequity through sheer commitment. Our children deserve more than ...

Greta Cobb watches people gather at the beach in Vietnam before sunrise. Older adults walk toward the water, stand on the sand and wait for the light. For the Baltimore native, the daily scene is both ...