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Here’s What $1B in Cuts Mean for Black Kids’ Mental Health
Black students are at risk of significant psychological harm due to the Trump administration’s decision to slash $1 billion in federal funding for school-based mental health programs, exacerbating existing disparities in support and access to wellness-centered learning environments.
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The Truth About School Policing
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, many school districts have failed to fulfill their promises to remove armed officers and replace them with counselors and restorative justice programs, instead expanding policing in schools with surveillance software and AI tools that disproportionately police Black children.
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How Ruth Jeannoel Uses Restorative Justice Circles to HealÂ
Ruth Jeannoel is releasing her book “Restorative Justice Practices: Circle Keeping for Collective Healing” on May 23, which will offer tools for coping and caring for oneself and others during times of crisis.
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Friday Newsletter: May 23, 2025
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Treatment by Us, for Us: The Critical Need for Black Psychiatrists
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by mental health issues, and the lack of Black psychiatrists is a significant barrier to addressing this crisis, as Black patients often receive misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment.
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RFK Jr. Shrugs at $700B in Medicaid Cuts That Hurt Black People
The Trump administration’s proposal to slash $21.6 billion from the nation’s public health system, which would disproportionately affect Black and low-income communities, has sparked widespread criticism and protests.
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Finally, a Program to Support Black Student Mental Health
The Excellence in Mental Health on Campus program, spearheaded by The Steve Fund, is working to provide mental health support for Black and Brown college students by offering campus-level resources and training for faculty and staff to be more trauma-informed.
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To Close the HBCU Gender Gap, Help Black Boys Find Their “Spark”
Supporting HBCUs to recruit more young men and strengthen the pipeline for the next generation of Black educators can help to retain Black teachers and inspire every student to connect and engage with their education.
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Wednesday Newsletter: April 30, 2025
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