In the era of mass shootings and widely available handguns, the number of shootings in houses of worship has more than doubled since 2022, prompting the federal government to set aside $400 million to help churches protect themselves with extra security equipment.
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‘Take Me to the Water’ is not being sung in Flint churches
The Flint water crisis has caused a significant disruption to the city’s faith community, with churches not conducting baptisms or fellowship meals due to the unsafe water, and five Black churches closing in the past three months.
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Black Flint students haven’t caught up
The Flint Water Crisis caused a significant academic setback for a generation of Flint schoolchildren, with students losing five months of learning progress in math and an 8 percent increase in the number of students referred for special education services.
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FAFSA fiasco could keep Black kids out of college this fall
The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been delayed and plagued by bugs and glitches, causing a decline in applications from eligible high school seniors, especially among low-income and minority students.
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The ‘State of Our Air’ is not equal, but it can be
Black communities are disproportionately exposed to air pollution due to a long legacy of environmental injustice, and the EPA must set stronger national limits on ozone pollution to improve health and save lives.
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Building a bridge between faith and human resources
Hennither Gant, founder of Career Image Solutions, helps individuals uncover their professional identity and chart a course toward rewarding career paths aligned with their values and goals, through insightful consultations and assessments.
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The importance of cost effective childcare services
The rising cost of childcare is causing concern for parents, with experts calling for more funding of childcare as a public good to benefit young children, their families, and the economy.
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Why experts say keep land in your family if you can
Will Edmond and his partner, Austyn Rich, moved back to their ancestral land in East Texas to create a homestead and “glamping” destination, highlighting the importance of keeping land in the family to build wealth.
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The cost of being a woman: A $1.6 trillion yearly wage gap
The gender wage gap persists, with Black, Latina, and Indigenous women losing $1.6 trillion annually due to the wage gap, which is compounded by racial and gender discrimination, occupational segregation, and reproductive justice.
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A time to plan: You have your college refund– now what?
A refund check is received when a student at a college or university has loan money or financial aid funds left over after paying for a semester, with the amount ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand.
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‘Bank of ‘Mom and Dad’ isn’t always an option for Black young adults
Black young adults are less likely to receive financial assistance from their parents than their White counterparts, due to the racial wealth gap, and this can contribute to the widening of the gap.
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Black, disabled and dealing with the maze of health care
Adults with disabilities face delays in accessing medical equipment and supplies, which can lead to worsening health outcomes, chronic pain, and mental health issues, according to a new Urban Institute report.