Kamala Harris Calls for Reforms After Sonya Massey Shooting
The vice president reacted to the latest police use of deadly force against an unarmed Black person, saying Massey died at the hands of someone “sworn to protect and serve.”
EDUCATION
School Interventions Offer Best Shot at Reducing Youth Violence
School is where children groups that are at high-risk for violence can be identified and helped.
Biden Administration Announces $1.2 Billion More in Student Debt Forgiveness
This brings the total number of Americans who have benefitted from debt relief actions to 4.76 million, and the total debt relief under the Biden administration to $168.5 billion.
Schools Want Ten Commandments Displays, But Can Kids Read Them?
Only 17% of Black students read proficiently by the fourth grade, so how are they going to read the biblical principles?
NationHouse Marks 50 Years of Academics, Culture and ‘Re-Afrikanization’
Long before NationHouse’s 1974 inception, Agyei, Akua Akoto, Kehembe Eichelberger, and Akili Ron Anderson bonded over their love for African people and a desire to build institutions that ensured Pan-African self-determination.
Public Schools Struggle With Overcrowding, Lack of Resources, and Behavioral Issues
Addressing these economic and behavioral challenges requires a multifaceted approach.
College May Not Be the ‘Great Equalizer’
A sociologist explains how luck and hiring practices also play a role in college grads succeeding after commencement.
HEALTH
Experts Discuss How Microplastics Get Into Our Systems and the Effects
Microplastics are continuing to alarm people, however, there is little evidence and research to support the idea of it being a threat or health concern.
Will There Finally Be More Black Psychiatrists?
With a shortage of Black psychiatrists and an ongoing mental health crisis, Dr. Russell Ledet tells us his hope for change.
If Kerry Washington Can Get COVID-19, You Can Too
Washington missed a premiere due to testing positive for COVID-19, and the virus is surging this summer — especially for adults over age 65.
CLIMATE JUSTICE
How the Biden Administration Is Working With Black Churches to Mitigate Climate Change
Around half of all Black people in the U.S. reside in 11 southeastern states, where intense heat, hurricanes, and flooding are particularly high.
Beyond the Tipping Point: Addressing the Urgency of Climate Change
Residents of D.C. are experiencing record-breaking temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The increase in heat is causing many environmental and social changes that are affecting Black and Brown communities.
Beyond Green: The Intersection of Eco-Anxiety and Black Youth
Research shows schools have no course of action regarding climate change or mitigating students’ eco-anxiety.
Even Drake Can’t Escape Climate Change
They just like us.
The Hottest Year Ever, Again?
Summer heat is often felt the most in Black and Brown communities.
Left in the Dark: The Struggles of Elderly Black Residents During Hurricane Beryl
Black elderly residents in Houston feel forsaken in Hurricane Beryl’s aftermath.
OPINION
Black Women Need Safe Hair Products Now
Harmed by unregulated hair relaxers, Black women deserve justice, removal of toxic products, and support.
What’s Going on With the Erasure of Black Baseball Players?
Black American players are only 6% of MLB. An 85-year-old Baltimore Afro column shows how we are back to the future.
Time Is Worth Way More Than Money
Learn how to spend it wisely by honoring God through unconditional love.
Preserved by Purpose: Our Needs and God’s Timing
When you’re stuck feeling like God has forgotten about some of your prayer requests, may this story about salmon remind you that God is always providing for your needs — sometimes before you realize you have them.
‘What’s Going On?’ The Fate of Art and Soul in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cut $32M in arts funding and blocked AP Black History. What does this mean for low-income and Black children?
In First Debate, Trump Overwhelms Biden With Bluster and Lies
The first high-stakes debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump produced a few sparks but not much fire, and probably didn’t change many minds.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Smithsonian Black History Museum Spotlights Mary McLeod Bethune
The exhibition will honor the strategies Black women have used to enact change through education, creativity, and organizing.
Organizers Evoke John Lewis’ Name in Fight for Voting Rights Protections
Leaders and organizations gathered in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the late John Lewis and to advocate for the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, and the Native American Voting Rights Act.
Dignity & Drip: All Smiles and Laughs Making Hope Fashionable For Dallas Homeless
All Smiles and Laughs is using its positive designs and charitable donations to help those experiencing homelessness regain a sense of dignity and self-worth, while also partnering with local shelters to volunteer time and organize back-to-school events.
Author Presses Need for ‘Stronger’ Political Ties Among Africans, Black Americans
Rahiel Tesfamariam says, “The divide is created to ensure that white supremacy maintains a stronghold on the continent and in the United States.”
Hoods & Headspace: Orgs Team Up to Teach Boys Auto Care & Mental Wellness
Three organizations in South Dallas joined forces to form a resource collaborative, hosting an inaugural event called It Takes a Man, which taught young men basic auto maintenance and mental and emotional well-being skills.
How SCOTUS Criminalizing Homelessness Impacts Black People
In 2023, Black Americans made up 55% of people in the Greater Houston area experiencing homelessness even though they comprised only 20% of the population.
FINANCE
How Fast Fashion Is Affecting Global Communities of Color
Fast fashion is a billion-dollar industry that is profiting off Black labor while poisoning the ecosystems of Black nations like Ghana.
When Working Full-Time Isn’t Enough: Growing Number of Side-Hustle Jobs
As the cost of living continues to rise, a Bankrate survey found that over half of workers have taken on second jobs in the past three years.
Top Apps to Help You Manage Your Money
From simple budgeting apps to online banking to AI chatbots and robo-advisers, technology has the potential to act as a powerful tool and guide on your wealth-building journey.
5 Ways to Make Money This Summer
Summer break doesn’t have to mean an empty wallet.
A Trusted Voice: Preserving the Future of the Black Press
As times change, some news outlets may perceive more obstacles than opportunities. NNPA’s CEO and president Benjamin Chavis has a more hopeful outlook.
How This Black-Owned Bookstore Has Thrived for 25 Years
“I wouldn’t have made it this far without consistency and working hard every day,” says owner Marcus Williams.