By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA A group of House Democrats is spearheading legislative efforts to dismantle the practice of solitary confinement, a punitive measure that disproportionately affects […]
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PragerU and 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 […]
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No Time To Wait
In early August, StopAfib.org brought their “Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm” conference to the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas. For those unfamiliar with AFib, atrial fibrillation is the most common […]
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From strikes to labor laws: How the US adopted the 5-day workweek
By Leesa Davis It’s hard to imagine a world where Fridays don’t start the weekend, but the two-day weekend only rose to popularity in the 20th century. Underwood Archives // […]
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She Reps: Tiffany Jones
Tiffany Jones-Lewis, a women’s fashion designer exclusively for tall women, was born in Memphis, TN. Jones’ fashion journey began at the age of 14 when her mother invested in her […]
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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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Why This Teacher Spent $4,200 on Classroom Supplies
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From pencils and notebooks to tables and chairs, low-paid teachers are shelling out big bucks for necessities their schools won’t provide. […]
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Climate Change Denial in Texas Schools Remains Major Concern
Scientists and environmental advocates have pushed for greater transparency in addressing climate change in educational texts while the state of Texas continues to weaken guidelines in schools. As Texas is […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Sleeping with the Enemy
A number of years ago, the movie Sleeping with the Enemy told a frightening story of a woman being mentally, physically, and verbally abused by her husband. Moviegoers connected with […]
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Texas ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids will go into effect despite legal fight
By William Melhado Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The state attorney general’s office appealed a state district court injunction that said the new prohibitions deprive trans kids of “necessary, […]