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.
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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.
We Don’t Need Permission to Celebrate Black History Month
The 2025 Black History Month theme is African Americans and Labor, which focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds intersect with the collective experiences of Black people and the work that we have done throughout the U.S., Africa, and the Diaspora.
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.