Vice President Kamala Harris is well-positioned to make history as the first woman of color to hold the office, but it remains unclear whether Black men will fully support her due to potential sexism and a sense of abandonment by both political parties.
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How will Project 2025 impact Black America?
Project 2025, a far-reaching Republican Party plan to remake the federal government, could lead to poorer public schools, worse health outcomes, aggressive policing, politicized healthcare, and a ban on abortion, while also eliminating the Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights.
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Here’s why faith communities are honoring grandparents
Faith communities are celebrating the vital role of grandparents in family life, honoring their contributions with citations, letters, and prayers, emphasizing their importance in a complex world.
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Faith-based reparations fund helps kids pay for college
The Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan has raised over $400,000 for reparations scholarships and awarded $5,000 to 10 college-bound high school grads to address the racial wealth gap and systemic racism.
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Vice President Harris is carrying the torch into our future
Jaime Harrison highlights the accomplishments of Vice President Kamala Harris, contrasting her record with that of Donald Trump, who has made racist and sexist comments about her, and emphasizes the importance of electing her as President of the United States.
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Rev. Barber calls for justice and questions Trump’s idolatry
Religious leaders from various faiths gathered in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. to demand justice for the poor, calling for equality in pay, housing, voting rights, public safety, and health care.
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The fate of art and soul in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been accused of being an autocrat for vetoing $32 million in cultural and museum grants from his state budget, depriving countless communities of a vital human endeavor.
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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.
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Local middle school holds vigil for for former student, Cortez Lemon
Cortez Lemon, a 14-year-old student at Leith Walk Elementary and Middle School, was fatally stabbed on July 10 after a verbal altercation on a Maryland Transportation Authority bus, prompting a vigil to remember his life and to call for an end to inner city violence.
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Black Vote Black Power: Kamala Harris for President
President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee for re-election, shifting the momentum away from the Republican Party and towards the Democrats, who must now unite behind Harris to defeat Donald Trump.
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Are Black teens safe with five hours of daily social media?
Research shows that teens who spend five or more hours on social media are more likely to suffer from mental health issues, and Black teens are more likely to experience online racial discrimination and suicidal ideation due to social media use.
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Rae Lewis-Thornton’s faith-filled fight against AIDS
Rae Lewis-Thornton, a Baptist minister and AIDS educator, is determined to live life to the fullest despite her diagnosis, and is committed to educating people about the disease and the importance of testing and care.