Returning to Johnson C. Smith, the 10th Annual HBCU Think Tank focused on the role of storytelling in organizing, community engagement, and movement building.
Back Where It Started: 10th Annual HBCU Think Tank
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News Blog
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.
Hurricane Warning, Extreme Weather Alert
Hurricane Debby is expected to hit NC and cause extreme flooding. If you are in flood-risk areas, take precautionary measures to keep yourself safe.
State’s Black voters challenged to understand, unite their power
This was not a pep rally. The 217 people on a call of Black-led organizations across the state challenged Black voters to understand and unite their power.
Standing Firm: Building Black Power and Ensuring Voter Safety
Political violence is not a new issue. Our efforts and actions will focus on keeping our community safe while ensuring voters are not intimidated, turned off, or turned away at the ballot box.
SCOTUS Chevron ruling flex squeezes Black and brown communities
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling on Chevron Deference is a new precedent with far-reaching implications for Black and Brown communities.
NC House Advances Bill to Hold PFAS Polluters Accountable for Cleanup Costs
NC House Environment Committee voted to move forward with a bill requiring PFAS polluters to pay for their pollution clean-up.
Earth Day: Reflecting on Progress and the Path Forward
Earth Day stands to highlight the importance of taking care of our environment for now and the future.
Environmental Injustice is a Reproductive Justice Issue
Environmental and reproductive justice are grounded in a belief that all families deserve the right and access to healthy, safe, and supportive communities.
Disparities in Access to Paid Maternity Leave
Black mothers are disproportionately impacted by lack of paid leave due to job types, financial situations, and high workforce participation rates.