Keelyn Singleton, a senior at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, learned more about how music played a role in his mental health […]
Category: Word In Black
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Gen-Z’s Worries Over Student Debt Could Impact the 2024 Election
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised sweeping action on student debt. His plan to cancel at least $10,000 of […]
Posted inLifestyle
6 Loving Affirmations for Black Daughters
by Tracy Chiles McGhee Originally appeared in Word in Black From mundane moments to life’s greatest milestones, my affirmations for my daughter, Sasha, are an enduring prayer for her well-being. The […]
Posted inEducation
Most Black Teens Want Schools to Teach Slavery’s Legacy
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Banning books written by Black authors, issuing permission slips to hear a book by a Black author, blocking the AP African […]
Posted inHealth
The Healing Powers of ‘The Color Purple’
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Growing up, “The Color Purple” was more than just a movie playing on the television in my family’s living room — […]
Posted inFinance
Thanks to Biden, 153K More People Kiss Student Debt Goodbye
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black As promised, this week the Biden-Harris administration canceled student loan debt for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) […]
Posted inFinance
Black Fathers Embrace the Role of Stay-at-Home Parent
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black In a demonstration of engagement and support in education, thousands of fathers and male figures across more than 100 cities in […]
Posted inEducation
3 Ways to Fix Math’s Racial Divide
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Some of the highest-paying jobs — data scientist, software engineer, actuary — require proficiency in mathematics. But every time a Black child is […]
Posted inBusiness
First Black-Owned Bank West of Texas in the Works
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black There have never been enough Black-owned banks. What once was 134 financial institutions is now around 20, with a majority located across […]
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Empowering Students: How Good Trouble Shapes the Future of Protest
John Lewis’ policy of Good Trouble can help kids learn the value of protest and activism this Black History Month, with examples of peaceful resistance including protests, marches, and sit-ins.
