To read more of Khanika Harper as told to Ivy Scott's article, please click here, Prison Wedding Rules: No Cake, No Lace, But Lots of Love | The Marshall Project . Image: Anna Sorokina for The Marshall Project Khanika Harper is a former psychiatric nurse who founded Justice For All, a St. Louis-based organization that fights for criminal justice reform and provides free or low-cost support services to the families of people in Missouri state prisons. Through this work, she met the partners...

Economic stability is family stability. Leaders like A. Philip Randolph and Fannie Lou Hamer fought tirelessly for economic empowerment, advocating for better wages, fair housing, and equal opportunities for Black families. Their work laid the foundation for policies that strengthen household financial stability—a proven way to reduce risk factors for child abuse and neglect. At Positive Childhood Alliance NC, we know that economic support is essential for children’s well-being. When...

To read more of Joshua Shavit's article, please click here, Groundbreaking study reveals the impact of social media likes on mental health . Social media feedback significantly impacts young people’s mood and mental health. New research uncovers the need for digital literacy and platform reforms. ( CREDIT: Getty Images ) © The Brighter Side of News Growing up in today’s world means navigating a reality deeply intertwined with social media . For many young people aged 15 to 24, this...