By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From pencils and notebooks to tables and chairs, low-paid teachers are shelling out big bucks for necessities their schools won’t provide. […]
Category: Education
Climate Change Denial in Texas Schools Remains Major Concern
Scientists and environmental advocates have pushed for greater transparency in addressing climate change in educational texts while the state of Texas continues to weaken guidelines in schools. As Texas is […]
Shekinah Legacy Holdings and Scottie Smith Family Foundation Launch $1.5M Real Estate Education Initiative in South Dallas
Shekinah Legacy Holdings, in a groundbreaking partnership with the Scottie Smith Family Foundation, has proudly announced a $1.5 million initiative aimed at empowering the South Dallas community with knowledge and […]
Merge Media Academy welcomes its first student as early enrollment begins for its inaugural 10-month digital media program
Merge Media Academy, the leading institution for digital arts and new media education, is thrilled to announce that the first student has enrolled in their trailblazing 10-month Online Digital Media […]
Arkansas Education Department Withdraws Credit for AP African American Studies
As several states undertake concerted efforts to circumscribe the boundaries of what educators can impart concerning race, gender, and sexuality, Arkansas has emerged as a new focal point in this […]
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 […]
Black Women in Philanthropy: A closer look inside the world of nonprofit
On June 16th, the Reconciliation and Restoration Foundation hosted dynamic women from across the DFW gathered for an afternoon to discuss navigating the nonprofit world, specifically as a Black woman. […]
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 […]
Reckoning With Racism, Even at a Haven Like Spelman
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Sociology professor Cynthia Spence says we need dialogue to help HBCU students heal from beliefs rooted in white supremacy. The Black […]
Your health is our go(ooooo)al!Â
It starts with healthy nutrition! Summer break is almost over, and the back-to-school vibes are here. The hustle and bustle of getting your kids to school or soccer practice and […]