Zikia, a 12th grader in Philadelphia, was stressing over where she would attend college in the fall. Her charter school’s college decision ceremony was the next day, and she was torn […]
Tag: Education
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Crisis of Civil Rights Education: What Our Classrooms Aren’t Teaching
Civil rights education is essential for students to understand the full legacy of leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, and Fred Hampton, and to prepare for the future by teaching them about the fight for justice and equity.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Charter Trap: How Texas’s Approval System Fuels Inequity in Public Education
Texas is expanding charter schools while defunding public education — especially in Black and Latino communities. This story examines how state policy, vouchers, and uneven accountability are reshaping opportunity for millions of students.
Posted inHealth
“We Already Have What We Need”: Tatyana Ali Talks Black Motherhood, Baby Yams & the Black Moms Fair
The Black Moms Fair is a one-day event in South Dallas that celebrates Black mothers and families, and features a keynote fireside conversation with actress Tatyana Ali, who will also debut her maternal wellness brand, Baby Yams, which supports Black midwives and doulas.
Posted inNewsletters
Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, July 21, 2025
Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, July 21, 2025! Happy Monday fam! Hope everyone had a great weekend. Wanna start off the week rolling your eyes? […]
Posted inHomepage
Without AmeriCorps, Thousands of Future Teachers May Never Start
AmeriCorps funding is crucial for organizations like Teach For America, which provides financial support for teachers, particularly low-income and Black educators, and empowers communities to lead on issues that matter most.
Posted inNewsletters
Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, July 18, 2025
Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, July 18, 2025! Happy Friday fam! I know I’m late saying something about Clipse, but “Birds Don’t Sing” wrecked my […]
Posted inBlack History
Nelson Mandela: The Troublemaker Who Changed the World
Nelson Mandela, a young boy from a small African village, became a leader in the fight against apartheid, spent 27 years in prison, and eventually became the first Black president of South Africa, leaving a legacy of hope and forgiveness.
Posted inMusic
New Free Guitar Classes Launch in Deep Ellum, Centering Black Musical Legacy
Deep Ellum’s community arts initiative, led by Jess Garland and Kierra Gray Thomas, offers free guitar classes to honor the city’s legacy of Black musical innovation and foster creativity, cultural awareness, and community connection.
Posted inNewsletters
Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 16, 2025! Since it’s Wednesday, July 16th, today, I’ve got another birthday to do. And because it’s *that month* […]
