Black students are struggling with math and reading proficiency, and are falling behind in preschool and high school, with systemic racial issues and poverty outside of the classroom contributing to the disparities.
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Study: Poverty Raises Suicide Risks for LGBTQ+ Youth
A new report from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ teens and young adults experiencing homelessness are more likely to have suicidal ideation, and that systemic changes such as cash assistance and LGBTQ+-inclusive shelters could help.
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‘This is how our ancestors who created the first freedman towns survived’: How Oak Cliff Veggie Project Plans to Heal South Dallas
The Oak Cliff Veggie Project, a nonprofit organization founded in 2015, is working to address food insecurity in South Dallas by providing fresh produce and promoting food self-sufficiency.
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MLK Save-A-Lot Closing Feb. 16, Plunging South Dallas Deeper into Food Insecurity
Story by Sam Judy Contributing writer Marlissa Collier South Dallas’ food insecurity issue is about to get a lot worse. In a press release last Monday, Urban Harvest Food Co. […]
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Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans for Equity and Racial Justice Across Federal Agencies
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled its Equity Action Plans for federal agencies in a continued push for equity and racial justice. […]
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Black History Maker in Health: Ples Montgomery
By Steven Monacelli In 1970, the Dallas Black Panthers had just gotten their charter to become an official chapter of the Black Panther Party. Prior to becoming an official chapter, […]