More than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats on Tuesday, February 1.
Author Archives: LaToya Henry
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DALLAS FORGOT pt.2: A town, a cemetery and a school: Dallas’ history of erasure repeats itself
Seeing the historic Black community represented so fully on the pages of Ms. Clark’s children’s book makes it hard to believe that only a few historic structures remain…
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COMMENTARY: Black America Salutes CEO Robert F. Smith for Accelerating Racial Equity and the Spirit of Giving
The philanthropy and corporate leadership of Robert F. Smith is appreciated by numerous recipients and Smith should be applauded for helping make a difference and providing hope to millions of people in underserved communities.
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Judge J. Michelle Childs Heads List of Potential Black Women Supreme Court Nominees
As the nation awaits word on whom the President nominates to fill the newly vacant Supreme Court seat, there’s little debate whether an African American woman will be that pick.
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She Represents: Michelle Woodall
Michelle Woodall is passionate about bringing information to communities about only in the tax industry and small business needs, but also by exposing how that information affects their personal lives and possible business adventures.
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Without a lot of fanfare, the Mazda CX-5 crossover is the automaker’s best-selling vehicle.
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Preserved by Purpose – The Purpose of Purification
When this year started, I did not make new year’s resolutions but prayed for God to show me what I needed to work on. The word that came to my spirit was purification.
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Here’s How COVID Safety Policies, Case Numbers Compare Between Majority Black and White School Districts
When it comes to COVID-19 safety policies, could America’s K-12 public schools actually be doing right by Black children?Â
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Now Even Police Are Getting Black Books Banned
The banning of Black books is making the headlines again. This time, it’s because some parents are claiming all types of Black books — like picture book biographies of Civil Rights leaders — are teaching critical race theory.
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America’s School Lunch Program Is Failing Black Students
What happens when schools are grappling with the pandemic transition to remote learning? It turns out that more Black children are going to bed hungry at night.