Keyon Lovett is a Flint native and a multi-disciplinary visual street artist. (Courtesy photo) by Nadira Jamerson “Flint’s Still Fighting” is Word In Black’s series about the decade-long water crisis, and the resulting struggles and triumphs still transforming the majority-Black city. When the water crisis hit Flint, Michigan, in 2014, residents were left with more than just contaminated pipes and brown, unsafe water flowing from their taps. The majority-Black city was also grappling with a profound lack of resources and opportunities. And as is so often the case in challenging times for ..read more

Since the water crisis began in 2014, Flint has been dealing with an invisible crisis: alarmingly high rates of PTSD and depression. Credit: Maskot/Getty Images by Joseph Williams This story is part of “Flint’s Still Fighting,” Word In Black’s series about the decade-long water crisis, and the struggles and triumphs still transforming the majority-Black city. It’s been a decade since Joyce Ellis McNeal learned the water coming from the taps in her Flint, Michigan, home was, in her words, “poisoned.” The anger and trauma in her voice is still very much present.    ..read more

Active Aging Presented by Public Health Seattle-King County In a world where it’s easy to count the obstacles and challenges (especially as we age), it’s vital to reserve time each day to acknowledge the positives in our lives. Anything from a surprise phone call with a friend to an extra dollop of whipped cream on that piece of pie can be something worth appreciating.  According to researchers, there is a solid link between practicing gratitude and your social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. As we age, it’s more critical than ever to adopt routines that improve our health, and starti ..read more

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are joining forces to combat a concerning rise in “note-job” bank robberies in North Seattle. Authorities have noticed a significant increase in these incidents, where suspects enter banks and pass threatening notes to tellers, demanding money. The SPD has issued a plea to the community, urging residents to remain vigilant and assist in identifying the suspects caught in the act through surveillance videos. The collaboration between local law enforcement and federal agencies aims to apprehend these serial bank r ..read more

A pioneering basic income pilot program in Seattle has yielded remarkable results, with low-income residents receiving $500 a month and experiencing a significant boost in employment rates. The program, aimed at reducing poverty, has not only doubled employment rates but also helped participants secure housing and improve their financial stability. The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County launched the 10-month guaranteed basic income pilot program in the fall of 2022, enlisting 102 participants. The program, supported by public and private partners such as King County, the Emp ..read more

By David W. Marshall (Trice Edney Wire) – I know I am not alone when I say I never heard of Mike Johnson before he became the 56th Speaker of the House. After learning how the hardline conservative from Louisiana opposed the certification of the 2020 elections, I saw him as just another rubber stamp who is afraid to stand up to Donald Trump. As House Speaker, the staunch Trump supporter followed the example of his predecessor in becoming an enabler to the former president. In what would have been the first major overhaul of asylum and immigration law in a generation, President Biden had ..read more

Texas state troopers were called to the University of Texas in Austin Wednesday in response to pro-Palestine protests. At least 57 arrests were made, and they have all been released ..read more

Video shows pro-Palestinian protesters forcefully arrested on the Emory University campus in Atlanta after an encampment was formed in the campus quad area. Emory University, in a statement from the communications chair, claims “these individuals are not members of our community. They are activists attempting to disrupt our university as our students finish classes and prepare for finals. Emory does not tolerate vandalism or other criminal activity on campus.” A CNN crew witnessed at least two professors detained by Atlanta police, including Emory University economics professor Caroline Fohlin ..read more

Consulting with a specialist is key for men seeking a comprehensive understanding of their reproductive health. (ljubaphoto/E+/Getty Images via CNN Newsource) By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. (CNN) — When opposite sex couples are trying and failing to get pregnant, the attention often focuses on the woman. That’s not always the case. Several times a month, men come into my office to ask, “Coul ..read more

Former USC and NFL running back Reggie Bush is seeing the Heisman Trophy, which he won in 2005, returned to him. (Julie Jacobson/AP/FILE via CNN Newsource) By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Reggie Bush is getting his 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy back after having had to relinquish the award in 2010. In a press release Wednesday on Heisman.com, the decision by the Heisman Trust to reinstate Bush followed a deliberative process in which it closely monitored the “enormous changes” in the college football landscape. “We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family i ..read more