By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban on hair-straightening and smoothing products that contain cancer-causing chemicals. Black women, who […]
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A Spotlight Shines on Afterschool Programs
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black “School over already?!” That’s a question that Black parents and caregivers have jokingly asked for generations, whether it’s the first day […]
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To Be Young, Gifted, and Green
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black From the children of famed activists who have thrown themselves into the family business to local organizers who simply responded to […]
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Black Patients More Likely to Be Restrained in the Emergency Room
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Black patients are more likely than other racial groups to be restrained during emergency department (ED) visits, according to a new […]
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First Impression Learning Center aims to build community among its students and their parents
By Alex Gonzalez A daycare center in Plano seeks to implement diversity in the classroom – both among its students, and its leaders. Since its opening in 2015, First Impression […]
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Can Breathing Help Heal Black Racial Trauma?
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black It’s something we do from our first moments of life until the moment we die. We do it some 17,000 times […]
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Amidst Shifting Curriculums, Community and Nonprofit Educators Fill in the Gaps
Community and nonprofit resources in Dallas are providing a fuller perspective on specialized subjects to students, with the African-American Museum, STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars, and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center providing a more immersive and narrative experience.
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Why Aren’t More People Doing Home Dialysis?
Black Americans are four times more likely than white Americans to develop kidney disease, and home dialysis can be a lifesaver for those with the disease, providing flexibility, independence, and cost savings.
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Is Kaepernick’s NFL Plea Betrayal or Brilliance?
Colin Kaepernick’s letter to the Jets asking for a practice spot is one of the most disappointing moments in sports, as it is a betrayal of his sacrifice for the cause and a disrespect to those who have been victimized by the NFL.
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Building Community and Celebrating Black Women Writers
Black women have been writing themselves into history for centuries, and She Wrote the Book is a campaign to showcase and collaborate with the Black literary community and passionate Black women readers through virtual events, cross-generational discussions, and curated digital content.