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Culture, Race Matters

New Study Solves Mystery of Why Black Children Are More Likely to Die Than White Children

The shocking trend dates all the way back to 1950, and not much has changed either.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

April 3, 2025
News, Race Matters

We Got Good News About Black Life Expectancy, But Is it Good Enough?

After a devastating pandemic, life expectancy for Black Americans went up, but we still lag behind most groups.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 29, 2023
Coronavirus, Covid in Black America, News

Here’s Why Black Life Expectancy Dropped This Year

Covid-19 and systemic racism are the main contributors to the concerning life expectancy drop.

By

Amira Castilla

Published

October 31, 2022
Coronavirus, Covid in Black America, News

COVID’s Shocking Effect on Black Life Expectancy

Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, sums up the effect of the pandemic on our community and the government’s response.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

October 25, 2022
News

Here’s Why Black Americans Are Thriving In These U.S. Cities

Earlier this week, The Brookings Institute and the NAACP launched the “Black Progress Index,” which measures Black American’s “well-being” and life-expectancy.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

September 30, 2022
Politics

Biden Signs Order To Strengthen Reproductive Rights Today!

Measures will include increased access to abortion pills and ensuring privacy rights using period tracker apps

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

July 8, 2022
Opinion, Opinion

Roe vs. Wade Fight Has Always Been About Controlling Women

Supreme Court ruling on Roe vs. Wade highlights Republican obsession with controlling Black women’s bodies.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

June 24, 2022
Legal, News

Barack Obama & Other Black Leaders React to Roe v. Wade Overturning [UPDATE]

Condemnation shows the SCOTUS ruling is out of step with most of the country

By

Keith Reed

Published

June 24, 2022
Culture, Family Matters

Pampers Partnering with Allyson Felix to Improve Black Maternal Health

The leading diaper brand is committing $250,000 to improve health outcomes for Black mothers.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

June 10, 2022
News

Consideration for Ukrainian Refugees Has African Immigration Advocates Crying Foul

Joe Biden plans to offer Ukrainian refugees Temporary Protection Status. But Black refugees say they’ve been seeking the same consideration for years.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

April 6, 2022