Six students and their families gathered to celebrate the first HBCU signing Day, hosted by Dallas Weekly in partnership with Dallas Greek socialites, Toast For Charity, NotMySon Dallas and TheNetwork, with each student receiving a $1,000 award and financial education from Chase Bank.
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A recap of the inaugural HBCU signing day in DFW
Here’s a look at some highlights from the inaugural HBCU signing day in DFW! During the event, HBCU alumni shared inspiring stories, six student athletes were recognized and celebrated and […]
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The power of the arts: supporting the mental wellbeing of Black students
Keelyn Singleton, a senior at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, learned more about how music played a role in his mental health […]
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Gen-Z’s Worries Over Student Debt Could Impact the 2024 Election
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised sweeping action on student debt. His plan to cancel at least $10,000 of […]
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Here’s what Texans need to know about the new FAFSA to get aid for college
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 23, 2024 “Here’s what Texans need to know about the new FAFSA to get aid for college” was first published by The Texas […]
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Most Black Teens Want Schools to Teach Slavery’s LegacyÂ
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Banning books written by Black authors, issuing permission slips to hear a book by a Black author, blocking the AP African […]
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Dallas ISD’s pandemic plan to connect students didn’t work, new cheaper plan is now in effect
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Almost three years ago, we told you about Dallas ISD’s innovative plan for students to access high-speed internet access at home by creating a […]
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3 Ways to Fix Math’s Racial Divide
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Some of the highest-paying jobs — data scientist, software engineer, actuary — require proficiency in mathematics. But every time a Black child is […]
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Despite Pushback, Black Lives Matter at School Keeps Growing
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black We live in an era where a Black teen in Texas can get suspended for wearing his hair in locs, schools in Florida […]
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Reading Books by Black Authors to Kids? Only if Parents Say OK
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Florida, it seems, is at it again. Some parents in the Sunshine State are outraged that their children’s school is asking them […]