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Flint’s Lead Pipe Replacement Exposes Deep Racial And Public Health Injustice

While nearly 11,000 pipes have been swapped, delays and mismanagement demonstrate how structural neglect in predominantly Black communities inflicts long-term harm.
07/08/2025

IRS Says Pastors Can Endorse Candidates Without Losing Tax-Exempt Status

In a new court filing, the IRS argues that churches should not be penalized when pastors express political support during worship services.
07/08/2025

The Tenement Museum Honors Black New Yorkers With New 1870s Exhibit

The enslavement of Black people was officially abolished in New York State on July 4, 1827, Black New Yorkers marked the occasion with powerful celebrations on July 5th.
07/08/2025

Planned Parenthood to Sue Over Defunding Clause in New Megabill

The national reproductive health provider says a provision in Congress’s massive budget package would strip its federal funding for up to a year, prompting an immediate legal challenge.
07/08/2025
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BET Current: Venus Opens Up on Fibroids, Essence Fest Faces Heat, and Chris Paul Eyes Retirement

Venus Williams gets candid about years of fibroid pain, Essence Festival defends Lauryn Hill after a late set sparks backlash, and NBA legend Chris Paul hints he’s playing his final season.
07/08/2025

Family of Brain-Dead Mom, Adriana Smith, Inspires Georgia Bill to Protect Pregnant Patients

“Adriana’s Law” would stop hospitals from ignoring advance directives when a patient is pregnant—something her loved ones say caused needless trauma.
07/07/2025

A Black Man's Family Left in the Dark as ICE Shuffles Him Between States

Rony Dieujuste, a Haitian TPS holder, was arrested after a DUI stop—and now his whereabouts remain unknown.
07/07/2025

Alabama Family Demands Police Body-Cam Footage After Teen’s Fatal Shooting

State investigators claim releasing the video of Jabari Peoples’ death might affect the ongoing probe.
07/07/2025

The Impact Report: Brain‑Dead Pregnancy and Voting Rights Battles

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
07/04/2025
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The Impact Report: Brain‑Dead Pregnancy and Voting Rights Battles

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
07/03/2025

Racist AI Trend: Black Women Shown as Apes in Viral Generated Videos

Experts say AI videos featuring Black women as primates—complete with derogatory stereotypes—are a modern form of minstrelsy, enabled by Google’s Veo 3 and platform algorithms.
07/03/2025