gentrification, ai

Digital gentrification: What happens when AI doesn’t see us

I call it digital gentrification. Similar to how neighborhood gentrification reshapes a neighborhood—moving out the culture, history, and people who built it—digital gentrification does the same to the present and the future. AI is being built without us in mind. Black

Marvin Lawrence Winans III on set of “Forever”, Netflix

Marvin Winans III shines brightly in “Forever” on Netflix

Video interview with Marvin Lawrence Winans III coming soon. Check back shortly to watch this exclusive conversation. Marvin Lawrence Winans III, affectionately known as “Three,” is proving himself to be much more than just his famous last name. The young

Katelyn Flowers, INROADS awardee, Hampton University

INROADS scholar Katelyn Flowers shares journey to success

Katelyn Flowers stands on the precipice of graduation from Hampton University with more than just a degree in entrepreneurship, she carries with her a profound legacy of leadership, service, and innovation. As the 2025 INROADS scholar prepares to walk across

smile, sugar, drinks

Protect your smile this summer: Limit sugary drinks now

By Dr. Maxmillian Chambers, D.D.S. Summer can be a great time to establish and reinforce good oral hygiene habits. As a dentist, I also emphasize the importance of limiting sugary drinks, which can significantly impact our children’s overall health and

ownership

Providing pathways to ownership and opportunity

For decades, historically redlined neighborhoods have endured systemic discrimination, which has robbed many of the opportunities to build wealth, stability, and generational security through homeownership. Today, we still see the effects of these policies in Chicago and cities across the

president

Autopsy for a failed presidential campaign and the Democratic Party

“…People know that something’s wrong; Everybody oughta know winter…The truth is there ain’t nobody fighting; Because, well nobody knows what to save, Brother, save your soul; Lord knows it’s winter in America. The Constitution, a noble piece of paper; With

films

5 films and 5 tips to master autumn cozy season

Kimm D. Lett is a storyteller, connector, strategist and founder of flowers bookclub (@flowersbookclub), where she connects authors, activists and readers through engaging discussions. Passionate about social justice and cozy living, she shares tips on bringing warmth, comfort and meaning

parental

Why parental well-being is key to raising resilient teens of color

Many think of the Surgeon General’s warnings as something found on dangerous substances like cigarettes. But recently, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an advisory on the dangers of parental stress, and the urgent need to better support parents and caregivers.

ballot

Our duty, our voice: Building bridges to the ballot box for Gen Z

Dr. Keon N. Berry is an award-winning expert in education, dynamic social justice advocate and speaker, ordained minister, and international children’s book author. The Ivy League graduate is a professor at Morehouse College, where he researches and advocates for low-income,

James Young

James Young: From heart failure survivor to champion for public health

Fourteen years ago, James Young faced a life-altering diagnosis: congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. His prognosis was grim, and he encountered three separate heart failure diagnoses, but through sheer resilience and determination, he beat the odds. Remarkably, James never required

black

What’s going on? Educating the Black student of the 21st century

Dr. Keon N. Berry is an award-winning expert in education, dynamic social justice advocate and speaker, ordained minister, and international children’s book author. The Ivy League graduate is a professor at Morehouse College, where he researches and advocates for low-income,