More Than Half Of American Legislatures Are Considering Restrictive Education Laws. Here’s What That...
These education restriction bills often share thematic similarities, seizing on reductive or outright incorrect terminology that has become the epicenter of culture wars over the last several years—namely, critical race theory and "gender ideology."
House Republicans Punt On National Abortion Ban Amid Fears of 2024 Backlash
House Republicans are abandoning a years-long push by their party to pass a federal abortion ban and are exploring other ways to advance their anti-abortion agenda.
The World Can Cut Plastsic Pollution By 80% By 2040. Here’s How
Countries could slash plastic pollution by 80% in less than two decades, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme.
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.
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Morehouse College Might Halt Graduation ‘on The Spot’ If There Are...
Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said Thursday he would shut down commencement ceremonies “on the spot” rather than allow police to remove student protesters in zip ties during President Joe Biden’s graduation speech.
