Black families are urged to start conversations about sex education at home to help reduce the high rates of STIs and HIV among Black youth, while also addressing the issue of adultification bias and anti-Blackness.
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Posted inMental Health
Here’s What $1B in Cuts Mean for Black Kids’ Mental Health
Black students are at risk of significant psychological harm due to the Trump administration’s decision to slash $1 billion in federal funding for school-based mental health programs, exacerbating existing disparities in support and access to wellness-centered learning environments.
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Monday Newsletter: May 26, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 26th, 2025 Remembering George Floyd Spirituality Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Racial Healing The 89th Lege Business Food Safety Tips Dallas Weekly 2025
Posted inEducation
The Truth About School Policing
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, many school districts have failed to fulfill their promises to remove armed officers and replace them with counselors and restorative justice programs, instead expanding policing in schools with surveillance software and AI tools that disproportionately police Black children.
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Doctor’s Checklist: Vital Screenings Men 70+ Should Discuss
As men age, it’s important to prioritize preventive care, including screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, and colorectal cancer, to preserve independence, mobility, mental sharpness, and social engagement.
Posted inBooks
How Ruth Jeannoel Uses Restorative Justice Circles to HealÂ
Ruth Jeannoel is releasing her book “Restorative Justice Practices: Circle Keeping for Collective Healing” on May 23, which will offer tools for coping and caring for oneself and others during times of crisis.
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Friday Newsletter: May 23, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 23rd, 2025 Local National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Mental Health Culture Spirituality
Posted inCulture
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Honors Teen Leaders at 2025 Youth of the Year Event
The 2025 Southwest Youth of the Year awards celebrated the achievements of young leaders from military families and local communities, with Ximena V. from McAllen, Texas, receiving the award and a $20,000 scholarship.
Posted inEducation
Don’t Call It a Comeback, Segregated Schools Have Been Here for Years
The U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to end a long-standing federal school desegregation order in Louisiana could signal the beginning of a bigger unraveling of the legal protections Brown v. Board made possible for Black students, who are already facing racial inequities in access to quality education.
Posted inOpinion
With SB 2617, Texas Republicans Push to Indoctrinate Public School Students…Again
Texas lawmakers like state senator Brendan Creighton are pushing to indoctrinate public school students with Christian beliefs rather than provide them with accurate information, which could further hinder their academic progress.
