LeBron James’s son Bronny James was drafted by the Lakers in the NBA draft, while Deion Sanders’ son Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Browns in the NFL draft, despite their fathers’ influence and confidence.
Category: Opinion
Posted inHBCU
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
Top Stories for Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 News Politics Education Health
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100 Days of Trump: A Resurgent Black Resistance
President Trump’s first 100 days in office have seen the gutting of the Department of Education, the slashing of tens of thousands of federal jobs, the firing of a highly-decorated general, and the rollback of protections enshrined in the Civil Rights Act of 1965, and Black America must resist through grassroots power and community-driven support systems.
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OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is launching a national selective buying and public education campaign in response to Target’s retreat from its DEI commitments and ignoring Black-owned media outlets, and is calling for companies to show their commitment to inclusion through actions such as investing in Black communities and supporting Black-owned businesses.
Posted inWord In Black
Study: Poverty Raises Suicide Risks for LGBTQ+ Youth
A new report from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ teens and young adults experiencing homelessness are more likely to have suicidal ideation, and that systemic changes such as cash assistance and LGBTQ+-inclusive shelters could help.
Posted inHealth
It’s Not an Epidemic — Black Autistic Students Need Support
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was criticized for stigmatizing people with autism and spreading falsehoods about the disorder, while experts say the increase in autism diagnoses nationwide is due to improved identification and support, not an “epidemic”.
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Wednesday Newsletter: April 23, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 News School Districts Stay Quiet as Lawmakers Push to Limit When They Can Sue the State The Texas Senate passed SB 1962, which […]
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Stylists Are Not Therapists: Why Mental Health Support in Beauty Matters
Beauty professionals are often considered confidants and listeners, but rarely receive the same care they extend to others, leading to a high rate of anxiety and depression.
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Could Florida’s Attack on AP Courses Become a National Trend?Â
Florida lawmakers have introduced a bill to reduce state funding for college-level high school courses by up to 50%, which could deepen educational and racial inequities nationwide, as Black students already have less access to AP classes.
