By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Declines in arts education disproportionately impact Black and Brown students, who have seen 49% and 40% reductions, respectively, since the 80s, […]
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Ron DeSantis and the Mis-Education of America
By Mike Jones Originally appeared in Word in Black After constant pressure from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other right-wing conservatives, the College Board kicked off Black History Month by […]
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This Black History Month, Let’s Amplify Being ‘WOKE’
By Ronald Walker Originally appeared in Word in Black This year, Ron Walker is spreading the message that we need to be “working on knowledge equally” as it relates to […]
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This Device to Diagnose COVID-19 Doesn’t Always Work on Black People
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black As the Black community grapples with the ongoing impact of COVID-19, research shows that the faultiness of pulse oximeters on dark-skinned […]
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America’s Largest Diverse Book Publisher Shares the Reads You Need
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black When it comes to selecting books for yourself or others, it can be hard to choose — let alone to know […]
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The Kids Are Not Alright: Student Trauma
By Maya Pottiger In 2021, children’s hospitals saw a 153% increase in visits to emergency departments for kids ages 5-18 attempting suicide and other self injuries compared to five years […]
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Dallas Free Press’ Journalism Pathway Program is Building a New Generation of Storytellers
By Marlissa Collier Dallas Free Press opened its doors with three questions in mind: “Whose voices are we listening to?”, “Whose voices are we amplifying?”, and “Whose voices are telling […]
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What Really Happened to Shanquella Robinson?
Originally appeared in Defender Network New information is coming to light in a case that has garnered attention nationwide. A police report says Shanquella Robinson was alive when medical help […]
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Education Was on the Ballot, Here’s How It Played Out
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From censorship in classrooms to academic recovery, there was a lot at stake for public education during the midterm elections. A […]
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STEM Is the Future, How Do We Get More Black Kids Involved
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Last year, an elementary school principal in rural Mississippi wanted to get her students excited about science. So, after receiving grant […]