In his continued assault on public education and American ideals of equality, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has exposed that assessment creation and adoption is far from objective.
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Batteries and Black Workers: The Stakes of the UAW Strike
The UAW is striking against all of the Big Three automakers in a bid to ensure that the auto industry of the future is not only green, but union too, by pushing for workers at electric-vehicle battery factories to be included in the union’s master contract.
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A Prescription for Healing America’s Pre-Existing Condition
Being Black in America is hazardous to your health, and structural racism systematically exposes Black people to health-harming conditions, which can be addressed through racial healing and policy changes.
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‘Respect your Phases,’ Alzheimer’s Disease and its effect on the Black Community
Caregiver Coach PAT Bailey is knowledgeable on the disease and the necessary caregiver process, as she works with the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) […]
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These Are the Top Books Black Teachers Want This School Year
Originally appeared in Word in Black By Maya Pottiger From “Pete the Cat” to “The Poet X,” these are the top books Black teachers are requesting at every grade level. […]
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PragerU & Revisionism’s Effect on Black American History
Detractors of critical race theory have pushed for the inclusion of alternate courses, such as those provided by institutions like PragerU. With these courses offering a heavily skewed perspective of […]
Posted inEducation
Black Women Are Saving Us All
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Originally appeared in Word in Black Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Georgia election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman are “steering this nation to safety.” […]
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Climate Change Denial in Texas Schools Remains Major Concern
Earlier in the year, the Texas Board of Education altered internal guidance and lowered standards for lessons on climate science. In turn, this prompted a renewed effort from both advocate […]
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Dangers and Deaths Around Black Pregnancies Seen as a ‘Completely Preventable’ Health Crisis
By Kaiser Health News Service Studies show that high rates of Black fetal and infant deaths are largely preventable — and part of systemic failures that contribute to disproportionately high […]
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Zurawski v. Texas & its Effect on Black Maternity
Late on Friday, August 4, 2023, a judge ruled that individuals experiencing complications during pregnancy are exempt from the state’s restrictive abortion laws after several Texans, including two doctors, sued […]
