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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,…
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…
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…
‘Mommy, I Am Scared!’ Echos After Election Day
In 2016, and again in 2024, Black girls are fearful of what a Trump…
Post-Election Stress: Black Women and Their Mental Health
Politics can cause a form of chronic stress. Self-care and surrounding yourself with affirming…
Flint, Unleaded
Will the city’s water crisis finally be over when the last service line is…
A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint
As the community rebuilds, Black artists like Keyon Lovett are helping by promoting unity…
Three Black Women Making History in Environmental Justice Across Industries
Written by the Washington Informer, reprinted from Word in Black Check out how these…
Victims of the Flint Water Crisis Are Still Waiting to Get Paid
by Willy Blackmore, reprinted from Word in Black. But so far only lawyers have seen…
What Do the New COVID-19 Guidelines Mean for Your Health?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new COVID-19 recommendations on March…
