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The not-so-surprising reason why some Black students don’t choose HBCUs
More than half of students say their school counselors never or rarely suggest attending an HBCU, and 54 percent report never or rarely receiving resources about these schools.
Measles outbreaks ripple across states, as experts brace for confusion about new childhood vaccine schedule
Healthcare policy, vaccine, and child health experts are warning of potential confusion about the updated childhood vaccine schedule.
Overhaul to childhood immunization schedule defies fed’s vaccine effectiveness data
Key updates reduce the number of diseases targeted by recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11 and lower 13 previously routine vaccines to seven.
What really happened in Minneapolis, your 2026 money guide and more stories you missed
Five must-read stories, from what ruined a Detroit neighborhood to the flimsy justifications for the Venezuela operation — and more
Nurse-midwife’s death shows all are at risk when birthing while Black
Once again, the nation’s Black maternal health crisis is in sharp focus, this time because of the January 2 death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a doctor of nursing practice and certified nurse-midwife. The cause of Green Smith’s death is unknown, but initial reports indicate she died from childbirth complications — a harsh irony given…
How Richard Smallwood, ‘The Maestro,’ wrote anthems of faith from his darkest moments
Richard Smallwood, known as “The Maestro,” was a legendary pianist, composer, and arranger who blended soul-stirring gospel with classical music to create a sound that was uniquely his own
2026 financial pivot: What to know about ACA, SNAP, and student loans
By Tamara Best Looking ahead to 2026, several developments are on the horizon that could affect household finances and are worth watching closely. ACA subsidies uncertain, Medicare beneficiaries see some relief With Congress adjourned until the new year and no deal reached on subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans could face…
The man who made Selena immortal, an antidote to hate crimes and more stories you missed
Five must-read stories, from the story of a student who died in the shooting at Brown to the story of how Black journalists rewrote the news — and more
Former President Barack Obama likes ‘Sinners’ and Olivia Dean as much as you do
Just as you’d finally finished exploring his summer recommendations, former President Barack Obama has officially revealed his long-awaited top culture picks of 2025. The former president has shared his favorite books, music and movies regularly since he was in the White House. He also releases his March Madness college basketball bracket each year. Obama, known…
Health equity leaders use relationships and new narratives to bring racial healing
While a culture of hostility seems to cloak the country, individuals and organizations are working to tell the stories of triumph and positive change that are not being told and shift wrong narratives about communities so we can all heal.
Appreciation: Abraham Quintanilla made sure Selena endures
Tejano music expert Rudy Treviño reflects on his relationship with the patriarch of the Quintanilla family, who died over the weekend.
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