When Floodwaters Rise, So Do Racial Inequities
Runoff from snow caused the Mississippi River to burst its banks, and folks in a mostly Black, low-income area of Iowa are suffering. An issue reflected not just in the state of Iowa- but the country.
Cut Down Or Shut Down: Biden Sends Powerful Message To Power Plants
78% of Black people live within 30 miles of a fossil fuel-fired plant. A new EPA proposal regulating emissions could improve the air quality.
Another Black Student Punished For White Wrongdoings
Whether it’s student-athletes forced to cut off their hair, or a middle school serving fried chicken to start Black History Month, Black students consistently face racial micro and macro aggressions at school that they don’t deserve.
TV and film Writers Are Fighting To Save Their Jobs From AI. They Won’t...
While there are clearly limits for how well AI tools can produce compelling creative stories, these tools are only getting more advanced, putting writers on guard.
Experts Discuss Implications Of Abortion Restriction On Women’s Health
The Bloomberg School of Public Health detailed the stark implications of the historic June 2022 Supreme Court abortion ruling.
Black Beekeepers Are Reclaiming Their Relationship With The Land
The relationship between Black folk and the outdoors is often associated with enslavement. Black beekeepers are trying to change that.
Black, Queer, And Fighting To Save The Planet
Word In Black spoke with Jeannine Kayembe Oro about the most pressing environmental issues for queer people, the importance of acknowledging queer voices and identities year round, and how climate justice can contribute to queer liberation.
Ajike “AJ” Owens’ Family Seeking Justice As Neighbor Remains Free
Ajike “AJ” Owens , mother of four, was shot and killed in Florida following a longtime feud with a neighbor who had complained about the victim’s children playing outside.
Atlanta City Council Approves Millions In Public Support For Controversial ‘Cop City
The Atlanta City Council voted early Tuesday to approved over $30 million in public money for construction of the “Cop City,” dubbed by opponents, following a marathon 16-hour meeting that saw hundreds of people voice their opinion.
For UPS Drivers, Record Heat Means Dangerously Hot Trucks
With temps in unairconditioned delivery trucks reaching as high as 140 degrees, climate change could be a factor in a potential UPS strike.
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An Independent Autopsy Couldn’t Determine How Nolan Wells Died. Here’s What...
An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died following a Fourth of July boating trip in Mississippi, yielded inconclusive results, leaving investigators to await the state's official autopsy findings to better understand the circumstances of his death.
