According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 30% of all fourth graders and 29% of all eighth graders nationwide scored at or above proficient in reading, with Black students being the most affected, highlighting a need for better instructional strategies and more resources in under-resourced schools.
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Posted inEducation
HillmanTok University: The Digital HBCU Revolutionizing Online Education
HillmanTok University, founded by Cierra Hinton and inspired by the fictional Hillman College from “The Cosby Show” spinoff “A Different World,” is a virtual learning institution offering over 400 courses across a range of topics, with the goal of making education accessible and relevant.
Posted inCulture
Super Bowl Kendrick Lamar’s performance
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was a groundbreaking performance that was both provocative and culturally awakening, marking the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the event.
Posted inFinance
Financial considerations for multigenerational householdsÂ
Multigenerational living has many financial benefits, including improved health outcomes, reduced loneliness, and educational benefits, but it also comes with unique financial considerations, such as savings and budgeting plans, expenses, and estate planning.
Posted inLa Semana Dallas
Consideraciones financieras para hogares multigeneracionalesÂ
Las familias multigeneracionales pueden tener beneficios financieros y de bienestar para su familia, pero también requieren planificación financiera y estrategias para asegurar la estabilidad financiera y la prosperidad de todos.
Posted inWord In Black
The Plot to Assassinate Black America
Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of a political assault on Black America, with policies aimed at dismantling civil rights progress and promoting white supremacy.
Posted inHomepage
What We Can Learn From Octavia Butler in Times of Chaos
Octavia Butler’s works, including “Parable of the Sower,” offer a roadmap for survival in a collapsing society, and her prescience has made her work more relevant than ever, especially in the face of climate change and political chaos.
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Black DACA Recipients Face Uncertainty: What’s Next?
Black undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are facing uncertainty as the DACA program is under legal attack, with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling it unlawful and blocking new applicants.
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On Trayvon Martin’s 30th Birthday, Black Lives Still Matter
Trayvon Martin’s life is honored on his 30th birthday, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in America, as Black lives are still mattering despite the whitelash and attacks on DEI.
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Experts Call B.S. on RFK Jr’s Views About Vaccines and Race
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s nomination as the nation’s next Health and Human Services secretary has raised concerns about his history as an opponent of vaccines and opposition to processed food, which could exacerbate differences in health outcomes between Black and white Americans.
