Under capitalism, large corporations hold significant power and influence, leading to monopolies and price fixing. But public policy advocate Craig J. DeLuz says a free market economy is rooted in Biblical tenets like entrepreneurship and generosity.

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Skyrocketing grocery prices are worrying many individuals and families. Meal prepping and creating a food budget can help.

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Decriminalization has led to cannabis that’s several times more powerful than it was decades ago — and researchers are worried as more Black teens are using the drug.

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If you’re looking for a place to volunteer your talents toward a worthy cause, here are five organizations that deserve your time and attention.

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Shattering ceilings. Fisk University student Morgan Price becomes the first HBCU gymnast to win a national title. Congratulations, Morgan. Your dedication is sure to inspire Black youth for generations to come.

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Led by Pastor Aaron Hannah, digital pews at South Church Baltimore are at the forefront of challenging long-held notions of what it means to gather and praise.

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New EPA regulations will likely spell doom for the dirtiest of fossil fuels — and clear the air in Black and brown communities close to power plants.

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Nearly 4,000 books have been axed from schools, and Black stories are a frequent target. Now, activists are fighting back in court.

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Advocates for unhoused Americans recently protested outside the Supreme Court against the criminalization of homelessness. 'We should be investing in more affordable housing and less tax cuts for the greedy,' Rev. William J. Barber II said.

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Howard University celebrated gospel legends Elbernita 'Twinkie' Clark and Richard Smallwood, with a tribute featuring performances by the Howard University Gospel Choir, The Levites, and other artists.

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The treatment of Southwest Memphis shows how pollution is intentionally dumped onto majority-Black cities, with an oil refinery spewing a steady plume of white smoke to a coal plant leaking ash into the ground and the groundwater of the community.

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Experts say parents should introduce key elements of a child’s education into their at-home routine before enrolling them in school. Here are 5 methods to help you prepare your child for pre-k and kindergarten.

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An estimated 1 in 36 children has autism spectrum disorder. Here's how to recognize the signs and symptoms.

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As poverty plagues communities across America, the Poor People’s Campaign is working to eradicate systemic deprivation through voter empowerment during the 2024 election cycle.

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✍🏾LAST DAY: Word In Black is surveying Black folks to learn their thoughts about the function and impact of local news. Take the survey today before it closes. Thanks, fam!

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Coronavirus has not only been a mass death event but also a mass disabling event. As of 2022, 16 million working-age Americans had long COVID, with up to 4 million unable to work because of the illness.

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Black children and parents face unique challenges regarding autism. Delayed diagnosis is just one.

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“They’re going to try to say that it’s finished, but it’s not — it’s not complete. If Jesus cleaned the water and sent it up here — if it was pure water — it would still be messed up because it’s the distribution system itself.'

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The AFL-CIO's latest annual report, “Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect,” highlights troubling racial disparities in workplace safety and calls for increased attention to dangerous industries that treat workers as disposable.

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One in every two American children under the age of 6 tested between late 2018 and early 2020 had detectable levels of lead in their blood. Studies show soil exposure is a major reason. A new toolkit offers ways to find and address this danger.

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