Rhyan Gray, a 17-year-old student from Baltimore, has been selected to participate in the Disney Dreamers Academy Class of 2026, an all-expenses-paid program that provides mentorship and career exploration for students passionate about access and equity.
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Word In Black’s national survey of over 1,500 Black Americans reveals that medical mistrust, family concerns, and experiences with the healthcare system shape decisions about organ donation, highlighting the need for culturally responsive outreach, policy, and care.
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Word In Black has launched an Insights and Research Division to center the lived experiences of Black Americans and use community-driven data to reshape narratives about persistent health disparities. Its first study on organ donation reveals strong theoretical support but deep mistrust of the healthcare system, and the team is now turning to breast cancer to examine how bias, access and culture affect Black women’s outcomes.
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The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands airs “The Best of the Battles” from Jan. 31 to March 1 in honor of Black History Month, highlighting 15 years of performances by more than 30 HBCU marching bands. The film revisits iconic moments from showcases across the country, including the 2026 event in The Palm Beaches, and celebrates the cultural impact and legacy of HBCU band tradition.
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