5 Years Later: Black Health Care Workers Reflect on COVID-19

My uncle Justin, his wife, and 1-year-old daughter were among the estimated 180,000 people who had to evacuate, as of Thursday afternoon.

Is Your Measles Shot Still Doing its Job?

My uncle Justin, his wife, and 1-year-old daughter were among the estimated 180,000 people who had to evacuate, as of Thursday afternoon.

60 Years Since Selma: Religious, Political Leaders Talk Next Steps Ahead

Civil rights questions cloud “Bloody Sunday” anniversary in Selma

The End of Black Lives Matter Plaza

In the aftermath of the Civil War, as the United States grappled with Reconstruction, Black women – both formerly enslaved and free – emerged as a force in the labor movement.

A Note From Word In Black About the L.A. Fires

My uncle Justin, his wife, and 1-year-old daughter were among the estimated 180,000 people who had to evacuate, as of Thursday afternoon.

Los Angeles Burned, Now They’re Coming for Karen Bass

The first woman and second-ever Black person to serve as mayor of L.A. is under attack by conservative trolls like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

‘Mommy, I Am Scared!’ Echos After Election Day

In 2016, and again in 2024, Black girls are fearful of what a Trump presidency will mean for their lives and futures.

Post-Election Stress: Black Women and Their Mental Health

Politics can cause a form of chronic stress. Self-care and surrounding yourself with affirming community can help.

Flint, Unleaded

Will the city’s water crisis finally be over when the last service line is replaced?