Read BBG’s February 2025 Issue Online Now! Want a Print Copy? Request Yours Today!

Read BBG’s February 2025 Issue Online Now! Want a Print Copy? Request Yours Today! This issue covers: The Black Overdose Crisis, Cardi B’s Callout on Hazelton Prison Abuse, the Green Book’s Legacy in WV, Black Policy Insights, and More!

Black By God continues its legacy of bold, unapologetic storytelling—advocating for Black Appalachian voices and addressing pressing legislative issues that impact our communities.

📖 Read the entire February 2025 issue HERE (swipe left to read)

Our latest print edition features:
The Black Overdose Crisis: Investigating the disproportionate impact of opioid and fentanyl overdoses on Black communities and exposing systemic neglect in harm reduction efforts.

Cardi B Speaks Out on West Virginia’s Hazelton Prison: Amplifying Cardi B’s call for justice regarding abuse allegations while examining conditions at Hazelton Federal Correctional Institution—particularly for Black women incarcerated there—and the broader issues of mass incarceration and sentencing disparities.

Green Book in West Virginia: Uncovering hidden histories of Black travel in Appalachia through the Green Book and the significance of these safe havens in a segregated America.

Opinion & Black Policy Insight: A critical look at policies shaping Black lives in West Virginia, covering housing, health care, voting rights, and more.
Fashion Report: A fresh perspective on style by kid reporter Jayli.
Obituaries & Remembrances: Honoring Black lives lost in West Virginia, ensuring their legacies are remembered and celebrated.

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