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How Corporal Punishment in Southern Schools Fuels Educational Inequality and Legislative Harm
Corporal punishment in US public and private schools is a constitutional practice that disproportionately affects Black and brown students in the South, contributing to educational disparities and other disparity-inducing actions.
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Georgia Flowers-Lee Sounds Alarm on Autistic Student Support
Black autistic students are experiencing a surge in diagnosis, but are being left without the support they need due to cuts in funding and staffing.
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The Black Bookstore Healing Memphis Through Literature
Jay DeMoir opened DeMoir Books & Things in downtown Memphis to provide a space for Black authors and books, and to combat the lack of representation of Black voices in literature.
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Friday Newsletter: April 25, 2025
Happy Friday, April 25th. Here are our top stories. Have a great weekend! Local Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial Events
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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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It’s Not an Epidemic — Black Autistic Students Need Support
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was criticized for stigmatizing people with autism and spreading falsehoods about the disorder, while experts say the increase in autism diagnoses nationwide is due to improved identification and support, not an “epidemic”.
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Wednesday Newsletter: April 23, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 News School Districts Stay Quiet as Lawmakers Push to Limit When They Can Sue the State The Texas Senate passed SB 1962, which […]
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Hardball Student Loan Collections Will Hit Black Borrowers Most
The Trump administration’s decision to collect on federal student loans will disproportionately affect Black borrowers, who are already struggling with debt and racism in the labor market.
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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Is a Supernatural Scarefest
Ryan Coogler’s new vampire thriller “Sinners” is a bold, well-planned, historical supernatural thriller about vampires that may leave your jaw slack, exploring themes of racism, control, and spiritual warfare in the Deep South in 1932.
