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, […]
Posted inHealth
Topic is Breaking Down Barriers: Strategies for Overcoming Systemic Healthcare Inequities in Integration Efforts
North Texas Area Community Health Centers will host its second annual conference, “Breaking Down Barriers: Strategies for Overcoming Systemic Healthcare Inequities in Integration Efforts,” on October 3-5 at the University of North […]
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U.S. Department of Justice Launches Civil Rights ‘Pattern or Practice’ Investigation into Memphis Police Department
By Stacy M. Brown The DOJ had previously agreed to review the Memphis Police Department’s specialized units at the request of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Wisdom vs Convenience
A few years ago, I jumped into my car early one morning looking forward to another busy day but when I tried to start my car, I didn’t hear the […]
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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 […]
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Funding (or lack there of) in Texas Education and beyond
During his 2020 presidential campaign, one of the pillars Joe Biden consistently spoke on was education and the changes that would be made under his leadership. He even had his […]
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“Someone’s going to end up dead”: New evidence emerges in Astroworld tragedy
BY CÉILÍ DOYLE, MATT SLEDGE AND ANGELICA PEREZ, HOUSTON LANDING Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A new Houston police report details how the rapper perceived what was happening and […]
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Black Civil Rights Leaders to Convene Cross-Cultural March on Washington
In wake of the Supreme Court’s continued campaign against democracy and civil rights, Black leaders will bring together a large coalition for the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington this […]
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Rep. Crockett and Senator Cardin Host Democracy Restoration Act Press Conference
On Thursday, July 27, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) will host a press conference announcing the introduction of the Democracy Restoration Act, historic legislation that would […]