Pope Francis Addresses Pushback From African Bishops On Same-Sex Blessing
Pope Francis has addressed criticism over his consent to priests to bless same-sex couples, saying the pushback from African bishops was “a special case” influenced by culture.
The Truth About Being A Black Farmer
Chris Newman, the owner of Sylvanaqua Farms, went viral for his confession on social media: Racism in agriculture is real and alive.
10 Black-Led Food Justice Organizations You Should Know About
Food justice is the idea that everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious food that is both appealing and appropriate for one's culture. It examines the food system as a whole and emphasizes that equity and care should be top of mind for each stage of the food process.
Harris Blames Trump For Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday pinned blame squarely on Donald Trump for the reversal of Roe v. Wade, saying the former president is “proud that women are silently suffering” without a guaranteed right to abortion.
Women And Minorities Bear The Brunt Of Medical Misdiagnosis
Charity Watkins felt deep exhaustion after giving birth. Her doctor said it was depression. She actually had undiagnosed heart failure.
Federal Lawmakers Take First Steps Toward Oversight Of $50 Billion In Opioid Settlements
Some members of Congress are demanding federal oversight of billions of dollars in opioid settlements, which state and local governments began spending over the past two years — with some using it to plug budget holes rather than fight the addiction crisis.
There’s a Reason Garbage Incinerators Usually Aren’t In White Neighborhoods
As waste-to-energy electricity is included in more and more clean power portfolios — despite the plants’ emissions and their tendency to be located in Black and Brown communities — the Environmental Protection Agency is finally considering new regulations for incinerator pollution, and it’s being framed as a justice issue.
Evolution Of Black Liberation: A New Focus On Mental Health
The constant fight for Black lives is heavy, tiresome, and seemingly never-ending. Yet, if there is anything history has shown — we continue to rise.
Nursing Students Have Strong Feelings About DEI Initiatives At Their Schools
Despite the end of affirmative action as we know it and a raft of legislation targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), nursing and other health professions students continue to support diverse and inclusive education environments.
CNN’s Sara Sidner Sheds Light On Breast Cancer Disparities
Sara Snider, the co-anchor of CNN News Central, announced her stage 3 diagnosis on-air, emphasizing how the disease impacts Black women.
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Here’s Who Is Getting Paid At DHS And Who Isn’t
President Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration employees their back pay, while other DHS staffers, including FEMA workers, Coast Guard, and CISA employees, are still not being compensated.
