Word In Black Archives - DefenderNetwork.com

When ‘Life Is Life-ing’, this newsletter helps Black women be free

by Word In BlackFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Joanne Griffith’s ‘The Get Free Guide’ redefines care and healing through radical honesty and humor.

A year in, Trump’s agenda has deepened Black economic pain

by Word In BlackJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026

How ancient practices at UMBC heal old wounds

by Word In BlackAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025

Chronically absent: Why Black kids are still missing from classrooms

by Word In BlackJuly 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Should Black students choose college or trades?

by Word In BlackJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025

News

The plot to assassinate Black America

by Keith Boykin, Word In BlackFebruary 13, 2025February 17, 2025

What Do We Do Now? 10 Action Steps for the Next 4 Years

by Keith Boykin, Word In BlackFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Trump’s actions on DEI are an attack on Black America

by Keith Boykin, Word In BlackJanuary 26, 2025January 25, 2025

Remembering Carter G. Woodson: Father of Black History Month

by Word In BlackDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024

Defender Rewind: Trump doesn’t have to wear a clown costume to be one

by Keith Boykin, Word In BlackNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024