Redemption Bank just became the first Black-owned bank in the Rocky Mountains
Redemption Bank just became the first Black-owned bank in the Rocky Mountains
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Shareholders From 30 Major Corporations Vote Unanimously Against Anti-DEI Policies
Shareholders From 30 Major Corporations Vote Unanimously Against Anti-DEI Policies
The home of one of the largest catalogs of Black history turns 100 in New York
The home of one of the largest catalogs of Black history turns 100 in New York
10 Graduation Moments That Inspired Us All This Year
10 Graduation Moments That Inspired Us All This Year
‘The culture still runs through us’: Ma Daisy’s restaurant honors Gullah Geechee roots and Black pride
‘The culture still runs through us’: Ma Daisy’s restaurant honors Gullah Geechee roots and Black pride
Behind The Pages Of “The Trouble Of Color” With Martha S. Jones
We’re honored to spotlight Dr. Martha S. Jones, award-winning historian, legal scholar, and professor at Johns Hopkins University, in our latest Prime Time 55+ interview.
Why Libraries Are Still a Lifeline for Black K-12 Students
Photo Credit: Klaus Vedfelt / gettyimages) As Black history and identity are erased from classrooms, libraries remain one of the last public spaces where Black kids can learn and read freely. By Quintessa Williams from Word in Black At their best, libraries do more than provide resources — they create belonging. As the nation celebrates National Library Week and…
How Decorating My First New York Apartment Became An Act Of Black Joy, Storytelling, And Liberation
From rejecting muted colors in favor of bold, expressive hues to curating books and art that honored my heritage, each design choice was an act of defiance. By Virginia Cumberbatch From Essence Almost a year ago, I made the big move from my hometown of Austin, Texas, to Brooklyn, New York. Now, I’ve made the East…
HBCUs Boost Student Mental Health and Resilience
(gettyimages) A new report finds that Black students at predominantly Black schools have better wellbeing overall. By Jennifer Porter Gore from Word in Black Despite consistently making do with fewer resources and far smaller endowments than their white peers, a new study finds students at historically Black colleges and universities have better overall mental health and show significantly…
Target Continues to Pay the Price for Breaking Promise to Black America
While Target remains silent on its declining traffic, the contrast with its competitors is glaring. Costco, which maintained its DEI commitments despite political attacks, saw a 5.2% year-over-year increase in foot traffic during the same week. By Stacy M. Brown From BlackPressUSA.com Target is losing more than its commitment to equity, it’s losing customers. For…