Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream for humanity has yet to be realized for many Black Americans, leading to a lack of dreams and a sense of apathy and irrelevance.
Tag: Black Americans
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: The ‘America first agenda’ and what it means for marginalized communities
President Trump’s “America First” agenda, which includes hardline immigration policies and a reduction in government hiring in DEI initiatives, could exacerbate existing inequities for Black Americans.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Why Black Christmas means resistance
Black Americans have historically used Christmas to resist racial injustice and donate to social justice causes, with Black households donating 25% more of their income per year than their White counterparts, and organizations such as Black Women For Wellness, Black Male Voter Project, H.O.P.E., Black and Pink National, and The National Coalition for the Homeless providing resources and support to those in need.
Posted inSponsored
Gilchrist’s commitment: Bridging the gap in hospice care for minority communities
Sponsored Content Equitable access to hospice care remains a critical issue, particularly in minority communities where disparities persist. Black Americans, for instance, continue to be underrepresented in hospice and palliative care services despite ongoing efforts to bridge the gap. Gilchrist, a trusted provider of end-of-life care for more than 30 years, is committed to addressing […]
Posted inMental Health
How racism can significantly impact the body
Systemic racism has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of Black Americans, leading to disparities in health resources, increased rates of chronic conditions, and a higher risk of death from disease.
Posted inNational News
Income gap between Black and White US residents shrank between Gen Xers and millennials, study says
The income gap between White and Black young adults narrowed for millennials compared to Generation X, due to greater income mobility for poor Black children and declining mobility for low-income White children.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden targets housing costs with new proposals
President Biden has announced new efforts to reduce housing costs for Americans, including imposing rent caps on corporate landlords and building more affordable housing, in order to address the growing issue of high rents and housing costs.
Posted inWord In Black
Kamala Harris for President
Word In Black endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States, citing her transformational leadership, commitment to civil rights, and advocacy for underserved communities.
Posted inCommentary
Why MAGA policies are detrimental to Black communities
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Texas-27) discusses the harmful impact of the MAGA agenda on Black Americans, including voter suppression tactics, healthcare access, and economic opportunity, and urges Black Americans to unite in opposition to hate, White supremacy, and division.
Posted inOPINION
Why MAGA policies are detrimental to Black communities
The MAGA agenda poses a direct threat to the hard-fought gains of Black Americans, and the policies espoused under the guise of MAGA pose a direct threat to voting rights, healthcare, and economic opportunity.
Posted inCommentary
Making ends meet is hard enough without a penalty for coming up short
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working to reduce overdraft and late fees, which are disproportionately harmful to low-income households and people of color, by establishing benchmarks and limiting the amount companies can charge for a late fee.
Posted inCommentary
Biden is building on the legacy of Obamacare while others are trying to tear it down
The Affordable Care Act has transformed the lives of millions of Americans, providing affordable, quality health care and ensuring that Americans are healthy and safe, while the Biden-Harris administration is working to expand that coverage even further.