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With “Spend in the Black,” a Chicago church is urging residents to spend with faith and intention — and rebuild Black wealth block by block. wordinblack.com/2026/03/spend-…

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Nearly two centuries ago, 23 free and enslaved African Americans stepped into the Liberty Engine House with nothing but their faith and a determination to build something slavery could not silence. Today, Central Baptist Church remains a beacon of hope. wordinblack.com/2026/03/centra…

Despite attacks and layoffs, Black women are breaking barriers in education, from the stage to the classroom. wordinblack.com/2026/03/meet-t…

With the rise of "sober curious," Black millennials and Gen Z are choosing intention over social drinking culture — and experts say it could be a great move for their physical and mental health. wordinblack.com/2026/03/how-so…

Is attending an HBCU better for your brain? New research suggests culturally affirming college environments may offer long-term cognitive benefits for Black graduates. wordinblack.com/2026/03/hbcu-a…

Daisy Bates was a pioneering journalist who supported movements for equity and freedom. In 1957, Bates helped the Little Rock Nine integrate the all-white Central High School in Arkansas. Read more Black history by subscribing to our Friday newsletter: wordinblack.com/newsletters/

Black maternal health is not defined solely by exploitation. Health care advocate Vern Anthony says it's also defined by extraordinary leadership and service, from Biddy Mason to Maude Callen. wordinblack.com/2026/03/from-e…

Despite strong support and mostly female congregations, Black clergywomen still face barriers to leading congregations and shaping doctrine. Read more: wordinblack.com/2026/03/black-…

Black Press Day 2026 was held at Howard University to honor the 199-year legacy of Black newspapers, discuss the role of AI in the industry, and promote investing in journalism. wordinblack.com/2026/03/black-…

In the run-up to March Madness, Black student athletes navigate pressure and unmet mental health needs. Dr. Ashley Stewart says, "The shot that wins the game will be celebrated for years. What happens to the young person who takes it matters just as much." wordinblack.com/2026/03/march-…

Black recipes are Black history. Students at a South Carolina high school made magazines based on Gullah Geechee recipes — preserving what a legendary community of formerly enslaved people and their descendants ate and how they cooked it. wordinblack.com/2026/03/preser…

Ashley McGirt-Adair has spent her career confronting what racism costs Black people’s health — and building the care system that should have always existed. “We deserve wellness. It is our birthright," she says. wordinblack.com/2026/03/we-des…

After being diagnosed with lung cancer, biomarker testing allowed Colette Smith to get much-needed information so she could begin to heal. Now, she's fighting to ensure all New Yorkers continue to have access to this life-saving test. wordinblack.com/2026/03/dont-r…

Rebecca Pearce, 23, is one of Bowie, Maryland's youngest mayoral candidates in history. The election will take place in April, and Pearce's candidacy represents a new generation of Black women stepping into leadership & political power earlier than ever. wordinblack.com/2026/01/best-t…

ICE detained the parents of over 11,000 U.S. citizen children in the first seven months of Trump's second term. Families are scrambling, raising urgent questions about enforcement practices and their impact on American-born children. wordinblack.com/2026/03/ice-de…

Black women built the Black church. Why can’t they lead it? Nearly two centuries after the first Black woman preacher, more women are called to ministry — but tradition and bias still keep many from the pulpit. wordinblack.com/2026/03/black-…

If you spend any time on social media, you have likely heard someone say “clock it” while tapping their fingers together. But did you know that the slang term originated in Black ballroom culture and signifies survival, code-switching, and community? wordinblack.com/2026/03/the-mi…

Though guidance counselors are critical to shaping a student’s academic, emotional, and career development, fewer than 10% of guidance counselors are Black. And the number of Black educators entering the profession is continuing to fall. Read more: wordinblack.com/2026/03/black-…

New restrictions on SNAP benefits are drastically changing how 40 million Americans put food on the table. In a lawsuit, anti-hunger advocates and grocers are pushing back on one change in particular: limits on what kinds of foods SNAP recipients can buy. wordinblack.com/2026/03/lawsui…