Word In Black’s Anissa Durham Awarded Prestigious Health Journalism Fellowship
Anissa Durham, a health data reporter for Word In Black, has been selected to receive the 2025 U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship, where she will be examining the impact of medical mistrust, fear, and misinformation on organ donation and transplantation in Black communities.
Oprah Winfrey’s Generous Donation Boosts U.S. Dream Academy’s Giving Tuesday Funds
Oprah Winfrey has made a significant contribution to the U.S. Dream Academy, a national after-school initiative focused on breaking the cycle of intergenerational incarceration and supporting children of incarcerated parents in achieving their aspirations.
Holiday Shopping Season Is Upon Us. Keep Gifting Green With Sustainable Presents For The...
This holiday season, consider gifting sustainable home items, such as eco-friendly candles, reusable water bottles, and biodegradable cleaning products, to minimize environmental impact.
What Is Check Kiting? The Viral “Money Glitch” That’s Actually Fraud Copy
Check kiting, a fraudulent practice involving writing checks on accounts with insufficient funds, has resurfaced on TikTok, prompting Chase Bank to warn its customers and leading to an increase in check-related fraud since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supreme Court Rejects Tobacco Industry Challenge To Graphic Anti-Smoking Images On Cigarette Packs
The Supreme Court has refused to review a case brought by major tobacco companies against the FDA's mandate for graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertisements.
First Black Woman Major General Honored As Sponsor For U.S. Combat Ship
Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson, the first Black woman to attain the rank of major general in the US Army Reserve, has been selected as the sponsor of the USS Beloit, a littoral combat ship commissioned in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Trump’s Hush Money Sentencing Is Postponed Indefinitely, Judge Says
Judge Juan Merchan has adjourned Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial and agreed to hold off on issuing his decision on presidential immunity until after he reviews the parties' filings.
Jasmine Crockett Is Clear: White American Men Aren’t Oppressed
Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivered a fiery speech on the House floor criticizing Republicans for their attempts to dismantle workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and for their lack of understanding of Black history and the oppression faced by Black Americans.
Bomb Cyclone And Atmospheric River Cause Fatalities, Power Outages In Pacific Northwest
A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river have caused hurricane-force winds and over a month's worth of rain in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, leaving one person dead and hundreds of thousands without power.
‘It’s On Him’: Democrats Look To Hakeem Jeffries To Plot A Path To Revival
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to become the de facto voice of the Democratic Party's future and the face of resistance to Donald Trump, as he navigates the Democratic Party's identity crisis and avoids an ugly intraparty civil war.
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Big Tobacco Vs. Black Folks: Guess Who’s Still Winning?
The Surgeon General's report identified disproportionately high smoking rates among people of color, low-income individuals, and LGBT community members, attributing this to targeted marketing by the tobacco industry and the impact of poverty.
