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As Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the legendary Chicago pastor approaches 85, the ministers, scholars and leaders he mentored reflect on the lessons — and love — that shaped their lives.

After homelessness, a stroke and losing her job, Baltimore native Greta Cobb found a new beginning thousands of miles from home.

Although the increased security costs are said to total $7 million, HHS cut $12 million from the Office of Minority Health to cover the expenses.

President Donald Trump’s order to levy 100% tariffs on certain patented pharmaceutical products and ingredients takes effect on Tuesday.

Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.

Fighting hunger isn’t separate from ministry. Feeding our neighbors is an expression of the faith Black churches have practiced for generations.

A Black pastor’s recovery reveals the hidden cognitive and emotional toll that can linger long after a stroke.

A new study in JAMA Network Open finds 12-year-olds with smartphones are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms by 14 than peers without devices. Researchers say social media exposure to curated images fuels body dissatisfaction. Experts recommend delaying phone access, setting guardrails, and maintaining open conversations about online content and body image.

The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case has spotlighted postpartum mental illness nationwide, exposing gaps in maternal care especially for Black mothers, who face lower screening and treatment rates despite rising depression risks. New polling reveals widespread dissatisfaction with postpartum support, prompting Massachusetts to propose expanded funding for mental health screening and home visiting programs for new families.

A growing number of Americans, especially Black teens and young adults, are turning to AI chatbots instead of licensed professionals for mental health crises, even as suicide rates climb and insurance coverage shrinks. Experts warn chatbots lack guardrails, can manipulate vulnerable users, and sometimes worsen crises rather than provide genuine therapeutic support.