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

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Ten years after the start of its water crisis, is there finally justice for Flint? We talked to residents about the impact of the crisis on mental health, churches, students, art, and more. Read what they had to say in our series "Flint's Still Fighting."

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Flint's Still Fighting - Word In Black

Word In Black's series about the decade-long water crisis, and the struggles and triumphs still transforming the majority-Black city.

11:35 AM - Apr 25, 2024

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"It will take all of us together, across industries, agencies, communities, sharing ideas and resources to create healthier and safer pregnancies and childbirth for all.”

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10:46 AM - Apr 23, 2024

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In its survey of teachers nationwide, the Pew Research Center found that 53% think poverty is a major problem among students who attend their school.
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The Toughest Issue for Teachers Is Even Tougher For Students - Word In Black

The number-one concern among teachers, student poverty is the root of other problems like absenteeism and depression.

09:45 AM - Apr 18, 2024

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46% of students attending private and public HBCU campuses reported food insecurity in 2020. There are options available, and it’s about knowing who to ask and where to go. Here are some resources students can access.

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How HBCU Students Can Access Enough Food - Word In Black

Black students attending public HBCUs are facing alarming rates of food insecurity. Here's how they can be successful.

10:25 AM - Apr 16, 2024

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A Facebook group of Black women dealing with long COVID describe different symptoms but the same story: clinicians telling them it’s all in their heads.

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How 'Medical Gaslighting' Ignores Black Women With Long COVID - Word In Black

A group of Black women with long COVID describe different symptoms but tell the same story: clinicians telling them it’s all in their heads.

11:03 AM - Apr 11, 2024

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Experts say hiring more tutors can help reverse learning loss. But it's an open question whether Black schools already struggling to find teachers can afford to hire tutors, too.

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Want to Reverse Learning Loss? Hire More Tutors - Word In Black

New research confirms what many already know: When students get intensive, in-class help with their lessons, their grades go up.

10:44 AM - Apr 09, 2024

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Today we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his assassination on April 4, 1968. King said in his final speech, "Let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be."

11:14 AM - Apr 04, 2024

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Ice Cube stirs the pot with a $5M offer to Caitlin Clark. One elephant in the room? Whether Cube has made a similar offer to any other highly skilled Black women’s college basketball players.

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Ice Cube Stirs the Pot With $5M Offer to Caitlin Clark - Word In Black

One elephant in the room? Whether Cube has made a similar offer to any other highly skilled Black women college basketball players.

10:28 AM - Apr 02, 2024

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When they call Brandon Scott of Baltimore a “DEI mayor,” everyone knows they want to use the N-word in public — but don’t dare.

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As Black Mayor Handles Bridge Tragedy, Racists Blow Dog Whistle - Word In Black

When they call Brandon Scott of Baltimore a “DEI mayor,” everyone knows they want to use the N-word in public — but don't dare.

09:26 AM - Mar 28, 2024

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Three pharmaceutical companies control 90% of the world’s insulin market. The drug giants are known to compete for access to insured patients — but this often leaves patients paying even more.

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'It's Cartel-like Behavior,' Big Pharma - Word In Black

Pharmaceutical greed is driving the health care system. It leaves Black folks with diabetes at risk of worsening health outcomes and death.

10:21 AM - Mar 26, 2024

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Welcome to Faithfully Speaking! Word In Black's monthly video series explores how faith and faith-based groups promote justice and equity. In today’s episode, our host, Rev. Dorothy Boulware, spoke with Chicago’s first woman Bishop, Bishop Paula Clark.

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10:14 AM - Mar 21, 2024

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A new survey shows Black teachers have higher morale than whites — probably because they know what’s at stake for Black kids.

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Teachers' "Black Tax": Longer Hours, Lower Pay, Better Attitude - Word In Black

A new survey shows Black teachers have higher morale than whites - probably because they know what's at stake for Black kids.

10:13 AM - Mar 19, 2024

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With Black homeownership the lowest in decades, TikTokers are calling out investment firms for gobbling up inventory and pushing prices out of reach.

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Viral TikToks on Housing Affordability Put Wall Street On Blast - Word In Black

With Black homeownership the lowest in decades, investment firms are gobbling up inventory, pushing prices out of reach.

10:41 AM - Mar 14, 2024

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Families say police are dismissive, neglect their cases, and stigmatize their loved ones. Many feel it’s because they are Black.

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Serve and Protect? Not if Your Loved One's Black and Missing - Word In Black

Families say police are dismissive, neglect their cases and stigmatize their loved ones. Many feel it’s because they are Black.

10:14 AM - Mar 12, 2024

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More Black school-age youths are dying from gunfire, and the impact of violence follows many survivors into the classroom.

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For Black Kids, Gun Violence Is an Education Issue, Too - Word In Black

More Black school-age youths are dying from gunfire, and the violence follows survivors into the classroom.

10:50 AM - Mar 07, 2024

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By law, police can’t refuse any missing person report or ask people to wait before filing a report — but an investigation found they do.
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Black Families Beg Cops to Take Action When Loved Ones Go Missing - Word In Black

By law, police can’t refuse any missing person report or ask people to wait before filing a report — but an investigation found they do.

01:02 PM - Mar 05, 2024

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Gen-Z includes 41 million potential voters. And these young voters, who are mostly left out of President Biden’s loan forgiveness efforts, want reform to help new borrowers.

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Gen-Z's Worries Over Student Debt Could Impact the 2024 Election - Word In Black

Young voters, who are mostly left out of President Biden’s recent student loan forgiveness efforts, want reform to help new borrowers.

10:53 AM - Feb 29, 2024

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Diverse books are being stripped from schools, and researchers say that it's disproportionately affecting the fundamental reading skills of students of color.

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Another Downside of Book Bans? They Stunt Reading Ability - Word In Black

Diverse books are being stripped from schools, and that's disproportionately affecting the fundamental reading skills of students of color.

10:21 AM - Feb 27, 2024

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Flexible work, rising childcare costs, and a desire to spend time with family have allowed more Black men to explore being stay-at-home dads.

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Black Fathers Embrace the Role of Stay-at-Home Parent - Word In Black

Flexible work, rising childcare costs, and a desire to spend time with family created the conditions for Black men to explore being stay-at-home dads.

10:53 AM - Feb 22, 2024

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NBA legend Shaq's recent vulnerability on his podcast shed light on the need for Black men to take care of their mental health. A study shows that 1 in 3 Black men have frequent feelings of loneliness.

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Shaq's Raw Truth With Jason Kelce: Loneliness Hits Hard - Word In Black

The NBA legend's vulnerability on his podcast shed light on the need for Black men to take care of their mental health.

10:34 AM - Feb 20, 2024

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Experts say Black households continue to face high unemployment, burdening student debt, and low wages. Here are 9 facts you should know about the racial wealth gap.

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9 Facts About the Racial Wealth Gap - Word In Black

Experts say Black households continue to face high unemployment, burdening student debt, and low wages — widening the racial wealth gap.

10:54 AM - Feb 15, 2024

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For Black teens, the pressure to have sex starts young. But, experts say comprehensive sex ed helps them make informed decisions.

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How Sex Education Is Failing Black Youth - Word In Black

For Black teens, the pressure to have sex starts young. But, experts say comprehensive sex ed helps them make informed decisions.

10:09 AM - Feb 13, 2024

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Exams continue to shortchange Black and Latino students by ignoring their lived experiences, further widening the educational achievement gap.

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Culturally Blind Standardized Tests? More Like Culturally Biased - Word In Black

Exams continue to shortchange Black and Latino students by ignoring their lived experiences, further widening the educational achievement gap.

09:21 AM - Feb 08, 2024

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Christian women may stay in abusive relationships due to a lack of support, but education of congregations and church leaders can change this.

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Confronting Domestic Violence in the Black Church - Word In Black

Christian women may stay in abusive relationships due to a lack of support, but education of congregations and church leaders can change this.

07:59 AM - Feb 06, 2024

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Happy Black History Month, fam ✊🏾 We’re grateful to confront inequities, elevate solutions, and amplify the Black experience this month and every month! #WordInBlack #blackhistorymonth

10:31 AM - Feb 01, 2024

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The Black Orchestral Network is challenging the white, elitist narrative of classical music by supporting and elevating Black classical musicians.

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Confronting Silence: Black Excellence in American Classical Music - Word In Black

The Black Orchestral Network challenges the white, elitist narrative of classical music and supports and elevates Black classical musicians.

10:25 AM - Jan 30, 2024

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At the core of Afrofuturism is using science and tech to create a better future for Black folks. Here are three leaders who are doing that. #BlacktotheFuture

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Afrofuturism: A Journey to Health Equity - Word In Black

At the core of Afrofuturism is using science and tech to create a better future for Black folks. Here are three leaders who are doing that.

10:41 AM - Jan 25, 2024

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Faith communities are working to improve the health and well-being of their congregations by bringing exercise to houses of worship.

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Racial Health Gaps Spurring Church-Led Fitness Classes - Word In Black

Faith communities are working to improve the health and well-being of their congregations by bringing exercise to houses of worship.

11:13 AM - Jan 23, 2024

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Black Catholics are rallying to get the “Saintly Six” — six Black American candidates for sainthood — canonized by the Vatican.

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African American Catholics Seek Saintly Recognition - Word In Black

Black Catholics are rallying to get the "Saintly Six" — six Black American candidates for sainthood — canonized by the Vatican.

10:27 AM - Jan 18, 2024

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In November, the global average temperature was more than 2 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial baseline. Even if America could be OK in a 2 degrees Celsius world, Black America likely would not be.

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We’re Already Flirting With Crossing the Climate Thresholds - Word In Black

If America writ large could be OK, relatively speaking, in a 2 degrees Celsius world, Black America likely would not be.

09:16 AM - Jan 16, 2024

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