Black children are more likely to be misdiagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as educational disabilities, due to a lack of proper resources and discrimination, leading to them falling into the school to prison pipeline.
Author Archives: Brianna Patt
Books for Young Black Feminists
Young women can learn about intersectional feminism through books such as Joan Morgan’s When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost, Bell Hooks’ Feminism is for Everybody, Mikki Kendall’s Hood Feminism, Sara Ahmed’s Living a Feminist Life, and Angela Davis’ Women, Race and Class.
Empowering Students: How Good Trouble Shapes the Future of Protest
John Lewis’ policy of Good Trouble can help kids learn the value of protest and activism this Black History Month, with examples of peaceful resistance including protests, marches, and sit-ins.
Diversity and Childhood Education
Senate Bill 17 (a bill banning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices) recently went into effect. How does this move impact kids prior to them entering college? The Current Push Away […]
The Impact of Roe V Wade Being Overturned
In the two years since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, how has the reproductive health of women in Texas been affected? The Domino Effect of Roe v Wade On […]
How Food Deserts Impact Black Youths Education
By Brianna Patt Food deserts appear to be hindering the success of Black students in both a K-12 environment and at home. Food Deserts & the Black Community In a […]
How the Education System Fails Black Trans Youth
By Brianna Patt With Black trans youth more likely to experience anxiety, depression or to seriously consider attempting suicide, the continued repression of trans rights in the school system is […]
Meet our new principals: Pinkston’s Tameca Ward and West Dallas Middle School’s Laura Guzman
By Michaela Rush, Report for America Corps Member, Dallas Free Press Dallas ISD welcomes back students, teachers, and staff on Monday, August 14. Simultaneously, Dr. L.G. Pinkston High School and West Dallas Middle School also […]
Climate Disaster is Destroying the Black Community
According to a study done by the Journal of the American Planning Association, impoverished neighborhoods tend to have a higher level of heat exposure caused by climate change. Environmental Racism […]
Are self-driving cars a security risk?
By David Straughan Over the last decade-plus, autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been a major story in the automotive industry, capturing headlines and imaginations around the world. That narrative continues to […]