Black LGBTQ+ students are facing increased hostility and discrimination due to Trump’s campaign promises, leading to increased suicide attempts and absenteeism, and educators and administrators must create safe spaces for conversations and provide critical resources to ensure their academic success.
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Black America Doesn’t Have to Shop at Walmart
Let’s be clear: Walmart needs Black America a heck of a lot more than Black America needs Walmart. Wielding roughly $1.8 trillion in spending power this year, Black folks’ economic […]
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Jasmine Crockett Is Clear: White American Men Aren’t Oppressed
Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivered a fiery speech in the House of Representatives, highlighting the lack of oppression for white men in America and the need for unity and recognition of racism in order to achieve a more perfect union.
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Two Weeks After the Election, Here’s Where Students Are Â
Students across the country are disappointed with the election of former President Donald Trump, but remain hopeful for a better future and are fighting for a more inclusive society.
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Racist Texts Surge Post-Election Against Black Students
by Quintessa Williams This article was originally shared on Word In Black. Just hours after President-elect Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency last week, dozens of […]
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Let’s Get Ready to Rumble… On Trump and Education
Donald Trump’s potential policies could have a negative impact on the educational equity of Black and Brown students, as he has promised to dismantle the Department of Education and cut funding to K-12 schools and Pell Grants, which would disproportionately affect students of color.
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5 Big Lies About Why Donald Trump Won
The lying and misinformation about why Americans didn’t vote for Kamala Harris needs to stop.
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Trump’s Coming for Our Schools. Educators Are Ready to Fight
by Aziah Siid In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory, many educators are among those worried about the future of the Black children they teach and protect. And many educators who […]
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Yes, Trump Won. Here’s What Happens Next
Trump doesn’t represent policy, but that’s not what people voted for. Here are six key takeaways about election night — and our future.
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It’s Time to Get on the Right Side of HistoryÂ
Kamala Harris alone can’t transform America into a progressive paradise, but Donald Trump could set us back for decades.
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