As a painful ER video goes viral, many say what happened to one Black mother explains why America’s maternal deaths keep rising. wordinblack.com/2025/11/mate...

Activist Hope Giselle-Godsey says the Transgender Day of Remembrance must become a push for justice, safety, and survival. From redefining safety through accountability to funding Black trans-led organizations, she offers five steps for transformation. Read more: wordinblack.com/2025/11/blue...

Despite its powerful $4.1 trillion economy, a new report finds California doesn’t deliver equitable opportunity to Black women. “The time for bold, data-driven, equity-centered action is now,” the report says. wordinblack.com/2025/11/cali...

What does it mean to be an organ donor? Has racial bias played a role in organ transplantation? We spoke to experts to answer the 10 most common questions about organ donation so Black folks can feel safe and informed. Read more from “On Borrowed Time:” wordinblack.com/2025/11/orga...

Community organizers are calling for a mass boycott of big box stores and online shopping on Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Read more: wordinblack.com/2025/11/acti...

Dr. Ben Chavis is being honored for his activism — and it's bringing a new focus on environmental justice and the toxic targeting of the Black community. wordinblack.com/2025/11/how-...

New data shows porn addiction is surging in faith communities — and activist Ashley Jameson says healing starts with telling the truth. wordinblack.com/2025/11/porn...

Rev. LaTeka Graham is a champion at going against the flow, trading hustle culture to prioritize rest and renewal. Now, her new book is helping clergy integrate reflection and self-care, improving themselves — and their ministry. wordinblack.com/2025/11/mini...

Activist and poet @mustafasantiagoali.bsky.social says Black voters are not just the backbone of democracy — they’re the architects of its victories: "When we vote, the ground itself shifts." wordinblack.com/2025/11/when...

“We have to recognize that our success and survival will not come by individual,” Latosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, says. “Our greatest power is our collective power.” Read more from "We Are the Resistance": wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

From the court level to the local level, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says resistance looks like organizing, educating, and using our resources to support Black initiatives and leadership. Read more from "We Are the Resistance": wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

A new EdTrust report shows states could halve their chronic absenteeism rates by the 2027-2028 school year if they follow these suggestions. Read the full article: https://edtru.st/43wd9Yd Source: @wordinblacknews.bsky.social

With @statevoices.bsky.social, Brandon Jessup is working more than ever to meet the growing demands of the moment. And he reminds Black Americans that each of us has a role to play if we want to “become the real revolution.” Read more from "We Are the Resistance": wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

With America becoming more diverse and people of color holding more positions of power, Black Voters Matter’s Latosha Brown says some politicians are weaponizing racism and gerrymandering because "we're winning." Read more from "We Are the Resistance": wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

Navigating the organ transplant process can be difficult. In the latest story for her “On Borrowed Time” series, WIB’s Anissa Durham asked experts to break down the top 10 questions about how the transplant system works — and why equity matters. Read more: wordinblack.com/2025/11/orga...

An infant formula manufacturer has announced a nationwide recall after an outbreak of botulism traced to tainted batches of its product hospitalized 15 babies in a dozen states. wordinblack.com/2025/11/baby...

Did you know? Black women have a 4% lower incidence rate of breast cancer than white women — but a 40% higher death rate. We need your voice to help us understand why — and how to close the gap. Take our short survey: wordinblack.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

A new report offers a reminder that pollution from oil, gas, and coal is fueling asthma, heart disease, and preterm births in Black America: “The most powerful health protection strategy is to reduce climate pollution by transitioning away from fossil fuels.” wordinblack.com/2025/11/foss...

“If anyone can survive this moment, Black people can,” Jennifer Taylor-Skinner, founder and host of The Electorette, says. Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says this isn’t the worst time in history, but it is our time — our time to fight for democracy and create institutions that Black people can rely on. Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

From educating against misinformation to making strategic economic decisions, Black Voters Matter’s Latosha Brown says it’s time for Black Americans to remember that we’re more than citizens of this nation — we’re founders. Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

“There’s nothing wrong with Black people that ending racism can’t solve.” - Dr. Andre Perry Thanks for tuning into WIB’s virtual roundtable exploring the effects of the government shutdown on Black America. Missed it? You can watch the full playback on our YouTube here: youtu.be/17Ez8BkZhjA

Black churches have picked up the slack during the government shutdown, creating partnerships with each other to better serve their struggling communities. But WIB’s Dorothy Boulware says they can’t do it alone. Watch here: bit.ly/4oRH8Sz

“This is an assault on the well-being of people and communities.” Brookings Institution’s Andre Perry says Black federal workers are key supporters of society, & the ongoing govt shutdown is keeping them from being able to provide the resources Black communities rely on. Watch here: bit.ly/4oRH8Sz

As the government shutdown exacerbates Black unemployment, WIB’s Shernay Williams shares tips — from leaning on your personal network to being safe with your personal info on LinkedIn — to help navigate the current job market. Watch here: bit.ly/4oRH8Sz

“The shutdown is putting a spotlight on what may have remained hidden in the Big Beautiful Bill.” WIB’s Jennifer Gore says the shutdown has served as a needed reminder for Americans that their health insurance costs could skyrocket in 2026 thanks to Trump’s budget bill. Watch here: bit.ly/4oRH8Sz

HAPPENING NOW: Tune in as Word In Black reporters and expert guest Dr. Andre M. Perry break down how the government shutdown impacts our education, health, finances, and environment — and what it means for Black communities nationwide. Watch here: bit.ly/4oRH8Sz

The Brookings Institution's Dr. Andre M. Perry says America can’t keep depending on immigrants while denying them the right to belong. He calls on us to recognize that immigrants are integral parts of the "educational, economic, and social fabric of American society.” wordinblack.com/2025/11/immi...

Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win With Black Women, says it’s time for everyone to speak up for Black women, elect them, and uplift their organizations, because “when Black women win, we believe America wins.” Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

From harnessing the power of Black joy to organizing like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, activist and poet @mustafasantiagoali.bsky.social reminds us that resisting anti-Black policy looks like collective action. Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

With @ncnwhq.bsky.social, Shavon Arline-Bradley is activating Black resistance through economics, health care, education, and social justice. “2025 and 2026 elections are our priority,” she says. Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

By using our money and voices to support and uplift each other, Sebastian Stewart-Johnson, founder of Black Menaces, says Black people have the power to “become the moment.” Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

“We have never, ever backed down from a fight,” Alexis McGill-Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, says. And by showing up in our values and in our communities, she knows Black people will survive Trump 2.0. Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

What really happens when the government shuts down? Word In Black reporters and Dr. Andre M. Perry, a senior fellow and director of the Center for Community Uplift at the Brookings Institution, explore what the shutdown means for Black communities nationwide. Stream here: bit.ly/4oRH8Sz

If Black lives — or all lives — truly matter, then the people of Sudan deserve protection from the horrors of genocide, says author Jennifer R. Farmer. Over the past two years, more than 150,000 people have died during the conflict in the region. wordinblack.com/2025/11/suda...

What happens when every child gets to eat at school? Colorado’s the latest state to make school meals free for students, a move that could boost grades and improve health. wordinblack.com/2025/11/what...

What does Black resistance look like right now? Dr. Bahia Cross Overton, executive director of the Black Parent Initiative, says now's the time to “beam love and light to every Black face that you see — especially Black women.” Read more from “We Are the Resistance”: wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

Jennifer Taylor-Skinner of The Electorette, reminds us that Black resistance does not always require the brutalization of Black bodies. “We really need to read the biographies and the stories of our ancestors,” she says. Read more from “We Are the Resistance”: wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...

This November marks 35 years of Black Catholic History Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the sacrifices, contributions, and achievements of the three million Black Catholics in the United States. Read more: wordinblack.com/2025/11/blac...

On Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. EST, join Word In Black reporters and Dr. Andre M. Perry, a senior fellow and director of the Center for Community Uplift at the Brookings Institution, as we break down the ripple effects on Black America. RSVP and tune in here: bit.ly/4oRH8Sz

New Mexico’s universal child care program could be a blueprint for the rest of the nation, bringing much-needed relief to working families. wordinblack.com/2025/11/a-st...

Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler says we need honest critique from political atheists who “call us to be cynical, remain alert, remain in the streets.” wordinblack.com/2025/10/we-n...

“We can’t resist extremism with moderation.” In the first installment of Word In Black’s “We Are the Resistance” series, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka calls on Black America to build a national movement bold enough to meet this moment — because survival alone isn’t enough. #WeAreTheResistance

Mary Sheffield, Detroit’s mayor-elect, joins a growing wave of Black women transforming city leadership, breaking barriers, and redefining executive power. wordinblack.com/2025/11/mary...

As the government shutdown continues, Head Start is now among the many federally funded services that have officially run out of money. The school readiness program is crucial for Black children, who made up about 29% of the attendees in 2024. wordinblack.com/2025/11/head...

Surrounded by abuse as a child, Regina Latrice was victimized at age 13. Guided by faith, she’s transformed her pain into success as an author and entrepreneur. wordinblack.com/2025/10/god-...

With Affordable Care Act insurance costs skyrocketing, these organizations offer financial aid and resources for health care and medical bills. wordinblack.com/2025/11/7-pl...

“It’s been looking more like government above the people, apart from the people, against the people — ever since #47 was sworn in," Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, CEO and publisher of The AFRO, says. wordinblack.com/2025/11/comp...

Joanne Griffith launched a weekly newsletter to express her authentic self. Now, the "Get Free Guide" is helping other Black women redefine care and healing through radical honesty and humor. wordinblack.com/2025/10/get-...

Roughly 10 million Black people will lose access to food when their SNAP benefits are interrupted on Nov. 1. WIB’s Rev. Dorothy Boulware shares how Black churches are expanding outreach and living out the call to feed “the least of these.” Read more: wordinblack.com/2025/10/snap...