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Debt, Erasure, and Political Reckoning: Black America Under Pressure

From everyday financial survival to the fight to preserve Black history and hold political discourse accountable, these stories show the pressures shaping Black life right now.

James Haley
Sep 11, 20261 min read
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‘Buy now, pay later’ is becoming a major part of how Black America affords the everyday

‘Buy now, pay later’ is becoming a major part of how Black America affords the everyday

As “Buy now, pay later” options continue to rise in popularity, more and more question what this says about the economy.


Lonnie Bunch, Smithsonian’s First Black Secretary, Steps Down Amid Trump’s History Crackdown

Lonnie Bunch, Smithsonian’s First Black Secretary, Steps Down Amid Trump’s History Crackdown

Smithsonian’s Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III announced his retirement on Tuesday amid escalating scrutiny from the Trump Administration on how the institution has been presenting American history.  Bunch was named the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian in 2019, making history as the first Black American in the prestigious role. He helped create and ultimately became […]


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