Philadelphia (April 15, 2024) — Today, News is Out and Word In Black, together announced the 16 fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab, a new initiative powered […]
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To Help Black Teachers Thrive, Remove Outside BarriersÂ
Educate ME is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance and mentorship to increase the number of Black teachers in classrooms, inspired by the experience of founder Blake Nathan, who was the only Black male teacher in his school for almost two years.
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The Whitewashing of Education – and How to Stop it
By Ameshia Cross In a country growing more diverse by the day, we have the power to stop book bans and other attempts to erase Black history. No matter how much […]
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First executive Black chef for Dallas ISD
Trina Nelson, the first Black Executive Chef for Dallas ISD, is passionate about exposing students to a variety of foods and educating them on essential nutrition and diet choices, while also ensuring that the district’s diverse student population is considered when creating recipes.
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How ‘Medical Gaslighting’ Ignores Black Women With Long COVID
Black women who have experienced long COVID have reported experiencing medical gaslighting from healthcare providers, highlighting the need for improved bias in healthcare.
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70 Years After Brown v. Board, Black Girls Are Still Fighting for Access to an Equal Education
Black girls are disproportionately punished in schools, leading to harmful consequences such as poor student achievement and entanglement with the criminal legal system, and it is up to us to create a more equitable and supportive education system to ensure that they have the opportunity to thrive.
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5 Organizations Boosting Black Student Achievement
Black kids achieve is a collection of five nonprofit organizations that are providing support for Black children in education, mentorship, scholarships, and financial aid, to help them achieve their goals of college and career readiness.
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Why Are Teachers So Unhappy?
High-poverty school teachers experience higher levels of stress and frustration than their colleagues in more affluent districts due to poverty, chronic absenteeism, and mental health issues, as well as disengaged parents, student disruptions, and school administrators who do not support them.
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FAFSA Fiasco Could Keep Black Kids Out of College This Fall
The rollout of the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid has been delayed and plagued with bugs and glitches, resulting in a 29% decline in overall applications and a 35% decline among low-income and minority students.
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Black Folks Are Advocating for the Unhoused
Black leaders in Houston are working to combat the homelessness crisis by providing services and support to the underserved communities in the area, including Bread of Life Inc., A Caring Safe Place, Coalition for the Homeless, and Hearts of Rescue.
