Angry Voters Put Health Care On The Agenda. Now Comes The Repair Work.
With millions projected to lose health insurance in 2027 advocates press newly elected officials to undo last year’s Medicaid and food-aid cuts, conduct oversight hearings and impeach HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Druski’s Megachurch Satire Heads To Netflix Ahead Of ‘SNL’ Debut
Druski's new comedy series, “Collect & Praise,” turns a viral church satire into a bigger conversation about faith, money and power.
A Giving Campaign To Help People Who Have Lost SNAP Benefits
The U.S. arm of the global nonprofit GiveDirectly will send $100 payments through the Propel app. Enrollment opensed on Nov. 4.
Florida Minister’s Killing Could Be A Case Of Mistaken Identity
Akeem Moore spent his life serving his church and community. Police say that even after being shot, he drove his passenger to safety. Now a murder indictment brings his family closer to justice, though questions remain.
Nonprofit Hospitals Owe Black Families More Than Medical Debt
Nonprofit hospitals enjoy tax exemptions while some pay executives millions and still send struggling patients to collections.
What Black Americans Need To Know About Gum Disease
According to a CDC report, almost 1 in 3 Black adults have at least one untreated cavity, compared with roughly 18% of white adults. Atlanta dentist Dr. Jamar McKay explains why oral health is important.
From Silence To Spoken Word: A Poet Reclaims Her Voice
Toni Hardy, a Baltimore poet, is turning painful memories of emotional abuse into a message of hope for other women.
From The Pulpit To The Polls: Tré Murphy’s Mission For Justice
For Tré Murphy, ministry means meeting people's needs and helping them exercise their rights. The Baltimore native wants churches to prepare voters, confront intimidation and remain engaged long after the ballots are counted.
Your Health, Their Platforms
Healthcare dominates this year's midterms as Obamacare subsidies expire, Medicaid faces cuts, and premiums rise, hitting Black Americans especially hard. Word In Black examines the healthcare platforms of history-making Black candidates—including Keisha Lance Bottoms, Scott Colom, Angie Nixon, David Crowley, and others—running for Congress, Senate, and governor across multiple states this election cycle.
What To Know About Cychlorphine, A Drug More Potent Than Fentanyl
It’s an unfamiliar name that comes up in alerts from state medical examiners, local law enforcement and college campuses: cychlorphine. A drug more potent than fentanyl.
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How Scott Colom Defied More Than A Century Of History To...
Just six years after Mississippi removed the Confederate stars and bars from its state flag, CNN’s Decision Desk projects that Scott Colom will become the first Black senator from the state since Reconstruction and the first Democrat to win the seat since 1982.
