By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black This story is part of “Flint’s Still Fighting,” Word In Black’s series about the decade-long water crisis, and the struggles and triumphs still […]
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How the Education System Fails Autistic Students
Black children are more likely to be misdiagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as educational disabilities, due to a lack of proper resources and discrimination, leading to them falling into the school to prison pipeline.
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Faculty petition to hold no-confidence vote in UT-Austin president after protest response
Faculty at the University of Texas at Austin are planning a vote of no confidence in President Jay Hartzell over his response to a pro-Palestinian demonstration, while students are organizing a second round of protests and calling for Hartzell’s resignation.
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Flint’s Toxic Water Poisoned Mental Health, Too
Flint residents are experiencing high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression as a result of the water crisis, which is exacerbated by the city’s high poverty rate and lack of mental health services.
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Disparities in Air Quality Exposure Highlighted in American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report
People of color, low-income communities, children, older adults, and individuals with underlying health conditions are disproportionately affected by air pollution, with Bakersfield, Calif., Fresno-Madera-Hanford, Fairbanks, AK, Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, and Visalia, Calif., being the most polluted cities.
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Protecting the Maternal Health of the Black Community
The Fund for Public Health NYC and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene held a discussion about “Protecting the Health of Black Women and Birthing People and their Babies” to raise awareness about the Maternal Home Collaborative Model, which aims to improve Black maternal health and reduce preventable maternal deaths through a variety of support networks and resources.
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What you need to know about Texas’ school safety policies
Texas has passed legislation increasing school safety measures, including the requirement for an armed guard at each campus, a silent panic button, and mental health resources for students, and parents and guardians are encouraged to learn more about the intricacies of school safety policy.
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Rural Jails Turn to Health Workers to Help the Newly Released Succeed
By Lillian Mongeau Hughes Originally appeared in KFF Health News MANTI, Utah — Garrett Clark estimates he has spent about six years in the Sanpete County Jail, a plain concrete […]
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Texas politics leave transgender foster youth isolated — during and after life in state care
Transgender foster youth in Texas have lost protections and affirmations due to the state’s conservative politics, leaving them isolated and vulnerable as they age out of the system.
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The Toughest Issue for Teachers Is Even Tougher For Students
Teachers across the country are facing challenges in the classroom due to the high poverty rate among students, which can have a negative impact on their academic success and mental health.
