By the 2040s, New York City is expected to see 60–85 days of tidal floods, research shows. But a historic disinvestment in Black and Brown neighborhoods is leaving homeowners at the mercy of flooding. wordinblack.com/2024/09/how-he…

A series of viral TikTok videos recently misled some users into believing they could obtain “free” cash from Chase ATMs. According to the bank, what these customers were actually engaging in was a form of check fraud. wordinblack.com/2024/09/chase-…

Xavier University of Louisiana, a catholic HBCU, is increasing the number of Black physicians and fighting health disparities with the opening of a new medical school. wordinblack.com/2024/09/xavier…

Our hearts and condolences are with the Georgia community as they mourn the lives taken by gun violence at Apalachee High School today.

A handful of rappers and celebrities are spreading misinformation in the Black community. Where were these political geniuses the last four years when we were fighting to save affirmative action, Black business grants, and DEI? My new Word In Black piece: wordinblack.com/2024/09/10-way…

For some new parents, diapers are a disposable afterthought. But skyrocketing prices have low-income parents struggling to afford what experts say is essential for healthy babies. wordinblack.com/2024/09/indisp…

Drinking water in countless school districts isn’t safe to drink based on EPA regulations, but communities continue to catch on a bit late. wordinblack.com/2024/09/school…

Can hip-hop help transform the academic experience for Black K-12 students? Flocabulary, an online learning platform that infuses culturally relevant, hip-hop-based content into academic lessons, proves it can. wordinblack.com/2024/09/kids-b…

Instead of spending the next eight weeks reacting to lies about Kamala Harris, our correspondent Keith Boykin says let’s work to advance our political goals for the long term. How? From getting informed to volunteering, here are 10 things you can do. wordinblack.com/2024/09/10-way…

With a new $179 million investment from Biden-Harris, Black students nationwide could benefit from improved access to high-quality literacy resources. wordinblack.com/2024/09/breaki…

For gun violence survivors who have severe physical or mental disabilities, the process of securing long-term financial assistance can be demanding. And even those who are awarded benefits can still struggle financially. wordinblack.com/2024/09/delaye…

With children among the most vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat, experts say rising temperatures due to climate change can make indoor learning insufferable. wordinblack.com/2024/09/summer…

An updated analysis reveals African Americans’ internal migration patterns have significantly contributed to the rise of “Black-majority cities” across the United States, amplifying Black economic and political clout in these areas. wordinblack.com/2024/09/africa…

The rise of Islamophobia can be linked to the rise of gun violence impacting Muslim communities. Experts say educating others on the culture and contributions of Muslim folks in America can help humanize, rather than villainize, them. wordinblack.com/2024/09/faith-…

With an investment of over $10 million, the Black Engagement Program is dedicated to advancing conversations about the disproportionate impacts of climate change on Black communities nationwide. wordinblack.com/2024/08/climat…

The future of the National Baptist Convention USA, the nation’s largest Black Protestant organization, is clouded by problems related to declining membership and financial struggles of its member churches. wordinblack.com/2024/09/why-th…

"What's Mine and Yours" is a multigenerational saga by Naima Coster that follows two families headed by fierce women, and explores what breaks their families apart and how they come back together. Discover more books by Black authors here: wordinblack.com/2022/09/books-…

With less than three weeks until the 2024 election, mobile apps and digital platforms are playing a pivotal role in reshaping voter engagement, particularly within Houston’s Black community. #digitalequitylocalvoiceslab wordinblack.com/2024/09/vote-2…

A new report exposes racial inequities in the U.S. tax system and calls for reforms to narrow the racial wealth gap and promote economic mobility for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. wordinblack.com/2024/09/new-re…

Recent litigation and the Supreme Court ruling to overturn affirmative action have raised concerns about the future of diverse applicants, prompting companies and institutions to consider the importance of diversity in the workplace. wordinblack.com/2024/09/nation…