National
JANUARY 2026
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Boston researchers just found a gene linked to Alzheimer’s in African American brain tissue — and it’s a big deal.
This discovery from Boston University School of Medicine adds much-needed depth to Alzheimer’s research, especially in a population that’s often underrepresented in clinical studies. It’s a step toward more inclusive science and more personalized prevention and treatment options.
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A father and son at one of America’s largest Black‑owned banks are carrying forward Dr. King’s economic vision by focusing on community wealth building and financial empowerment.
They’re using their roles in banking to expand access to capital, support Black entrepreneurs, and strengthen economic opportunities in communities that have long been underserved.
Event Reported: December 30th, 2025
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More Black Americans are choosing to spend New Year’s in West Africa as a way to reconnect with heritage, culture, and community in a space that feels rooted in shared history and belonging.
Traveling to countries like Ghana has become a meaningful way for individuals and families to celebrate while honoring ancestry, Black identity, and the freedom to create new traditions outside of Western norms.
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A U.S. World War II cemetery in the Netherlands quietly removed two panels honoring Black American soldiers — and people are understandably upset.
The American Battle Monuments Commission took down displays about Black troops who helped liberate Europe from Nazi Germany from the visitors center at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, sparking backlash from Dutch officials, families of veterans and locals who say the panels documented an important part of history that should not be erased.
Event Reported: December 30th, 2025
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A new article highlights how Black cultural erasure shows up in genetic counseling — from overlooked family histories to assumptions that leave Black clients underinformed or misunderstood.
It argues that without culturally competent practices, genetic counselors risk repeating the same kind of erasure and harm that communities have faced in medicine for generations.
Event Reported: February 8th, 2024
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Ending Affordable Care Act tax credits would hit Black Americans especially hard — threatening to leave more than 170,000 without health insurance and forcing families to pay an estimated $740 million more in premiums in 10 major metro areas.
The analysis makes clear that cuts to ACA subsidies wouldn’t just raise costs — they would worsen existing racial health and economic inequities and cost lives that could have been prevented.
Event Reported: December 18, 2025