Missouri high school sophomore Mary Walton was suspended for violating classroom cell phone use after recording her white teacher repeatedly using the n-word.
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A year ago, these Uvalde kids left school early. They’re haunted by what happened next.
By Uriel J. Garciad and Evan L’Roy Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The three Treviño children have suffered from panic attacks and nightmares since a mass shooting a year […]
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How educational games have evolved over time
By Caroline Delbert The act of having fun raises levels of dopamine, endorphins, and oxygen in a person’s body: all essential ingredients for learning. Oliver Davis // Getty Images For […]
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How the Recent Banking Collapses Might Affect Black Financial Institutions
And just as the adage goes, “When America catches a cold, Black people get pneumonia,” Black-owned banks could be unintentional victims of the United States’ current banking crisis. By Stacy […]
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The most common undergraduate degrees awarded in Texas
By Stacker For those who choose to attend college, deciding on where to study—and which field of study to pursue—can be impactful. Each year, about 3 million undergraduate degrees are […]
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Legendary NFL, Movie Star and Activist Jim Brown Dies at 87
“Brown wasted little time adjusting to the new competition, leading the league in rushing yards with 942 on his way to capturing the league’s Rookie of the Year honors,” his biographers wrote.
“Over the next seven seasons, Brown became the standard-bearer for all NFL running backs,” Brown’s biographers continued.
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Soul of DFW Bus Tours return to highlight Black food and history
By Raven Jordan Bus tours are nothing new, but tours focused on both Black history and food are a recent development on the scene. Food historian Deah Berry-Mitchell started the […]
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3 Black Teachers of the Year Share What Keeps Them in the Classroom
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Black Teacher of the Year winners from coast to coast discuss what keeps them in the classroom, what worries them about […]
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She Reps: Tracey Ford
Sergeant Tracey Ford (aka Laweziana) is a Louisiana native by way of Texas. She is a retired U.S. Army Veteran of 12 Active-Duty years & served in OIF/OEF (Operation Iraqi […]
