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Black maternal health is defined by both exploitation and leadership, as evidenced by the legacy of Anarcha Westcott and the work of midwives like Maude Callen, Mary Francis Hill Coley, and Biddy Mason, as well as the efforts of the Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition to reduce disparities in maternal and infant outcomes.

Conducting a wallet audit in January allows individuals to pinpoint unused cards, subscriptions, and memberships, ensuring optimal use of credit card rewards and potentially leading to financial savings.

The ongoing government shutdown has led to mandated flight reductions at 40 major airports nationwide, exacerbating travel disruptions and fare increases for passengers, particularly during the peak holiday travel period.

In a decisive move to combat food insecurity and educational inequality, Colorado voters have passed Proposition LL and MM. This legislation will provide free meals to all public K-12 students by imposing taxes on the state's wealthiest residents, marking a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to nutrition for all children.

In a groundbreaking move, New Mexico has become the first state in the United States to offer universal child care at no cost to families, irrespective of income. This initiative is projected to save families approximately $12,000 per child annually and serves as a potential model for other states seeking to address the financial barriers of child care.

As Robert Smith and Ketanji Brown Jackson recently reflected, honoring the past and embracing the present enables Black folks to shape our future.

With so many students requiring mental health support and school districts confronting mental health clinician shortages, Sacramento organizations are stepping up to bridge the gap for students of color.

Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley responded after the Supreme Court released their final opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Darius Lee was on track to graduate with his bachelor's degree in December, but a deadly shooting in Harlem, New York stopped that.

Amazon is ending its Covid-19 paid sick leave policy starting on Monday, the company said in a memo to employees this weekend that was shared with CNN Business.