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Black churches have traditionally been a source of spiritual guidance for Black Americans, but new research shows that many are now turning to AI chatbots for answers, raising questions about the role of technology in the church and the potential for algorithms to compete with pastors.

The Trump administration is using grand jury subpoenas to force providers of gender-affirming care to comply with its demands for sensitive medical records of transgender minors, sparking alarm among advocates and minors who receive the treatments.

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) can help Black families prepare for high-risk births and manage potentially life-threatening conditions, despite medical mistrust and uneven access to care.

The Hampton University Ministers Conference will bring together thousands of pastors, theologians, and lay persons to discuss the future of the Black church, including artificial intelligence, younger clergy, women in ministry, and the challenge of remaining relevant in a rapidly changing culture.

Black men are increasingly dying from "deaths of despair" due to a mental health crisis, while cultural expectations, mistrust of mental health systems, and a shortage of Black providers prevent many from getting help before it is too late.

77% of Americans are calling for mandated warning labels on ultraprocessed foods, 70% want companies banned from advertising them on children's television, and 87% want government safety testing for all chemicals used in food products.

Microsoft and Mayo Clinic are partnering to build an AI model trained on medical data, which will eventually be used to power AI tools for clinicians and an AI healthcare assistant for patients.

Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old Black teenager, was found hanging from a tree on church property in Charlotte, NC, and her death has sparked anger and suspicion due to its similarity to other unexplained hangings of Black people in the Deep South.

Author Leslie Lee Sanders has released 'Ready to Listen?', a spiritual self-help memoir. The book urges marginalized women to speak up, trust their intuition, and find their voice, addressing years of societal silencing stemming from family expectations, publishing industry pressures, and prevailing political realities.

Word In Black recently convened a panel of food policy experts, scholars, and faith-based organizers to address food access and hunger in Black America. The discussion explored the dual narratives of joy and survival, while highlighting the significant impact of the Trump administration's $187 billion cut to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which has disproportionately affected Black communities.