Chian Weekes-Rivera, a Black New Jersey officer, has filed a lawsuit against her police department. Weekes-Rivera claims she was disciplined over her hairstyle.
A new Word In Black survey reveals Black Americans deeply value healthy eating but face steep barriers: six in 10 distrust food safety, rising prices force trade-downs to cheaper options, and most want lower costs, more neighborhood grocery stores, and nutrition education to bridge the gap between knowledge and access.