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A Holy Bible resting on a wooden surface, symbolizing the intersection of faith and financial discussions in Black churches.

Black Church Business: Does it Make Dollars and Spiritual Sense?

by Aswad WalkerOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Black churches face questions about balancing spiritual missions with financial needs. Explore the role of faith and money in their communities.

A gallery showcasing Gordon Parks’ black-and-white photographs on Black religious life, with dark blue walls and informational panels.

‘Temples of Hope, Rituals of Survival: Gordon Parks and Black Religious Life’ now on view at Howard U.

by ROBERT GERHARDTOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

A group of dancers in traditional Mexican attire performing on stage, accompanied by a mariachi band, during a cultural celebration.

Newark Celebrates Hispanic Community At Annual Heritage Month Event

by NJ URBAN NEWSOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Students at the Summer Arts for Learning Academy engage in creative projects combining math, literacy, and art to enhance learning and prevent summer loss.

Arts for Learning Maryland Launches “Access for All” Grant to Protect Student Arts Education

by Harold Booker JrOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

A smiling Black woman with a patterned headwrap and white embroidered top, standing outdoors with a blurred green background.

Black Women Over 50 Have No F’s Left to Give

by Houston DefenderOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Rev. William J. Barber II speaking passionately at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, advocating for low-wage voters and economic justice.

Rev. Barber: Ignore Poor People at Your Own Risk

by Liz Courquet-LesaulnierOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Practical Ways to Support a Loved One in Recovery

by Andrea BlackstoneSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025

NJ Urban News Receives $120K Grant To Expand Coverage Of Black And Brown Communities

by NJ URBAN NEWSSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025

The Struggle for Fair Housing in the U.S.

by The Newsletter 05September 19, 2025

Is Travel Really a Balm for Racism?

by Nadira JamersonSeptember 19, 2025

The Black-Led Boycott of Target Seems to Be Working, Even in L.A.

by Erin Aubry KaplanSeptember 13, 2025

Opinion: Racism, Rhetoric, and Charlie Kirk: A Reality We Can’t Ignore

by Graylan Scott HaglerSeptember 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Sen. Warnock to RFK Jr.: ‘You Are a Hazard to Public Health’

by Anissa DurhamSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 2025

Silent Crisis: When Bullying Targets Black Students

by Quintessa WilliamsSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 2025

WATCH: Katrina Closed Their HBCU. So This Professor Opened Doors

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware and Shernay WilliamsAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025

Opinion: Why America Is Currently in a Constitutional Crisis

by Aswad WalkerAugust 23, 2025August 23, 2025

Justice vs. ‘Just Us’: Should Black People Care About ICE?

by Liz Courquet-LesaulnierAugust 22, 2025

Here’s Why Math Is Critical to Young Black Students

by Houston DefenderAugust 16, 2025August 16, 2025

Mind Full or Mindful? Normalizing Mental Health for Black Men

by Maurice CarrollAugust 16, 2025August 16, 2025

Fighting Gerrymandering That Threatens to Suppress Voters

by Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareAugust 9, 2025August 9, 2025

AI in Schools: Will ChatGPT Help or Hurt Black Students?

by Aaricka WashingtonAugust 9, 2025August 9, 2025

Reparations for Colored People: Still waiting on that 40 acres and a Mule

by Lacey TurnerAugust 2, 2025August 9, 2025

Lacey’s Thoughts: Here is why Blacks don’t support Black-owned businesses?

by Lacey TurnerAugust 2, 2025August 2, 2025

What ‘The Movement’ Can Teach Journalists

by Richard PrinceJuly 27, 2025July 27, 2025