Nonprofits like the Center for Black Educator Development are facing challenges in their mission to recruit, train and support Black educators due to the Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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School May Be the Only Doctor Some Black Kids Ever See
The GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would slash Medicaid by at least $715 billion, could lead to cuts in school-based health services that are crucial for Black students, who are already at a disadvantage in the education system.
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Deconstruction Zone: “Womanist” Writers Prompt Racial Healing
Rutgers University-Newark is embracing “womanist” literature, which centers the experiences and thoughts of women of color, to provide students with a more intersectional and inclusive perspective.
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Out, Black, and Unseen: What It’s Like to Be LGBTQIA+ at a Christian HBCU
HBCUs need to do more to support their queer students, who often face discrimination and lack of resources, despite the institution’s commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday June 2, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, June 2nd, 2025 IKYMI Local National Spirituality Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Sports The 89th Lege Business Environmental Justice Dallas Weekly 2025
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Shrinking Lifesaver: CDC Cuts Team Helping End Black Drownings
The near shutdown of the CDC Injury Prevention Center has resulted in a lack of data and resources to address the disproportionately high drowning rate among Black Americans, putting the Black community at even higher risk for drownings.
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Friday Newsletter: May 30, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 30th, 2025 Our Editor’s Pick Local National News The 89th Legislature It’s That Time of Year Again West Nile Virus Update for May 28, 2025 […]
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Texas DAEPs: Exposing Systemic Inequities and Educational Injustice
Texas DAEPs have been criticized for their disproportionate impact on Black students, with data showing they are overrepresented in these programs and the subjective nature of disciplinary decisions leading to racial bias, while proposed reforms aimed to address systemic inequities are ignored.
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Wednesday Newsletter: May 28, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 Parenting in Bliss May is Older Americans Month K-12 Education The 89th Lege Opinion Mental Health
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Juneteenth: A Dialogue on Change and Community
The Dallas Historical Society, in partnership with the African American Museum, will host “Juneteenth: A Dialogue on Change and Community” on June 19, 2025, featuring a panel discussion with civic leaders and historians, and an interactive exhibition featuring General Order No. 3.