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A new Word In Black survey reveals Black Americans deeply value healthy eating but face steep barriers: six in 10 distrust food safety, rising prices force trade-downs to cheaper options, and most want lower costs, more neighborhood grocery stores, and nutrition education to bridge the gap between knowledge and access.

Colorado voters approved Propositions LL and MM, funding free school meals for all K-12 public students by taxing residents earning $300,000 or more annually. The measure aims to reduce educational inequality, eliminate lunch debt, and improve student health, joining eight other states with similar universal free meal policies amid growing national food insecurity concerns.

Ben Crump's advocacy for Nolan Wells' grieving family has thrust the civil rights attorney back into the spotlight, reigniting debate over his methods. From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, Crump's media-driven pursuit of justice for Black families has earned him both the title "Black America's attorney general" and accusations of profiteering and stoking racial division.

Nearly a decade after Colin Kaepernick first took a knee, his silent protest continues to define athlete activism across modern sports.

As federal health officials continue to investigate this summer’s outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has been tied to iceberg lettuce, many people are wondering: Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? For now, the answer seems to be generally yes – with an important caveat.

Prosecutors have rested their case in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur.

A recently reported private Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries meeting has sparked incredulity among Democrats and political critics alike. As the November midterm elections loom and control of the House is at stake, this surprising discussion over potential collaboration highlights the shifting dynamics and bipartisan tensions in Washington.

Under a highly debated new third-country agreement, Liberia receives US deportees with no ties to the West African nation. The United States recently sent the first 20 of up to 1,200 expected migrants—originating from North America, South America, and the Caribbean—to Monrovia, sparking intense legal and humanitarian discussions over the controversial immigration policy.

As the $4 billion school shooting security industry continues to grow, some school districts are turning to a controversial new technology to protect students: remotely piloted drones.

Nolan Wells would have turned 19 Wednesday. Instead, loved ones penned an emotional letter and gathered for a vigil as Mississippi authorities continue investigating his death.