By Michaela Rush, Report for America Corps Member, Dallas Free Press Dallas ISD welcomes back students, teachers, and staff on Monday, August 14. Simultaneously, Dr. L.G. Pinkston High School and West Dallas Middle School also […]
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Black Women in Philanthropy: A closer look inside the world of nonprofit
On June 16th, the Reconciliation and Restoration Foundation hosted dynamic women from across the DFW gathered for an afternoon to discuss navigating the nonprofit world, specifically as a Black woman. […]
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Climate Disaster is Destroying the Black Community
According to a study done by the Journal of the American Planning Association, impoverished neighborhoods tend to have a higher level of heat exposure caused by climate change. Environmental Racism […]
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Reckoning With Racism, Even at a Haven Like Spelman
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Sociology professor Cynthia Spence says we need dialogue to help HBCU students heal from beliefs rooted in white supremacy. The Black […]
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It starts with healthy nutrition! Summer break is almost over, and the back-to-school vibes are here. The hustle and bustle of getting your kids to school or soccer practice and […]
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Prairie View A&M Names New Athletic Director
Anton Goff will begin his duties on Aug. 28.
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NAACP to Miles: nix ‘libraries-to-school prison’ plan
By Aswad Walker of the Houston Defender Vocal members of the Black and Latinx communities made it perfectly clear that they see HISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ plan to eliminate librarians […]
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This Camp Trains Black Students for Futures in STEAM
By Maya Pottiger. This story originally appeared in Word In Black. After majoring in communications, a Tulane student wanted to switch majors in her junior year to computer science. Advisors […]
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Rewriting Narratives About Black Youths, One Story at a Time
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black The Choice Center, a Baltimore-area program, diverts at-risk youths away from trouble and towards more positive outcomes. In Eric Ford’s world, […]
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HBCUs Revamping Admissions Policies Amid Affirmative Action Decision
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in Word in Black HBCUs reportedly are gearing up to become more selective, aiming to maintain the quality of education they provide. In the wake […]
