Deputy Director Marcus Bass co-authored a Newsweek article on research from a study of the Black electorate, revealing 22% are deeply cynical about politics.
Inviting Cynical Black Men Into Politics, Without Shame or Blame
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Rooted in Wellness Day brings health care closer to the people
Intentionality, ultimately, will determine health outcomes for Black and brown people, according to experts, advocates and participants at “Rooted in Wellness Day: Moving OUR Communities from Surviving to Thriving.”
Private school vouchers poised to undercut public schools
Funding for public schools in North Carolina remains suspect with House Bill 10 (HB10) still having life, Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto notwithstanding.
Martin Luther King III: Dream still attainable through ballot box
In the city where his father workshopped what would become the “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King III said the vision remains tangible if like-minded folk vote.
Serendipitous mashup aligns National Voter Registration, Constitution days
Today marks National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day, and since June, NCBA has engaged with communities to ensure voters are registered, informed, and ready to vote.
What You Drink Matters: How Environmental Contaminants Affect Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers can unknowingly expose their newborns to PFAS, potentially affecting the infants’ immune systems, hormonal balance, and overall development.
North Carolina Tailored Plans – NC Medicaid’s Next Chapter
NC Medicaid has experienced many changes and updates, and continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of low-income North Carolina residents.
Voters’ power to pick spots, prioritize environmental policies
The 2024 election presumably is about the economy, housing, reproductive rights, immigration & international conflict but environmental policies gets left out.
Back Where It Started: 10th Annual HBCU Think Tank
Returning to Johnson C. Smith, the 10th Annual HBCU Think Tank focused on the role of storytelling in organizing, community engagement, and movement building.
Ditch the Teflon: The Dangers of PFAS Exposure from Cookware
Research and testing have shown that Teflon pans are unsafe and cause illnesses, including Teflon flu, which is also called polymer fume fever.