The Republican Party, once the party of Abraham Lincoln, has abandoned Black people and embraced the legacy of the Confederacy, while the Democratic Party has made significant strides in advancing civil rights for Black Americans.
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What College Protests Say About America
The recent campus protests have exposed the hypocrisy of Republicans, who claim to stand for “law and order” and free speech, while simultaneously promoting antisemitism and attacking college campuses to drive a larger agenda against higher education.
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Flint’s Toxic Water Poisoned Mental Health, Too
Flint residents are experiencing high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression as a result of the water crisis, which is exacerbated by the city’s high poverty rate and lack of mental health services.
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The Toughest Issue for Teachers Is Even Tougher For Students
Teachers across the country are facing challenges in the classroom due to the high poverty rate among students, which can have a negative impact on their academic success and mental health.
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Trump Does the Harlem Fake
The one time Trump comes anywhere near Harlem is to visit a bodega owner who stabbed and killed a Black man.
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How HBCU Students Can Access Enough Food
Black HBCU students are facing higher rates of food insecurity than students at predominantly white institutions, but there are ways they can access affordable, nutritious food.
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Word In Black, and Comcast NBCUniversal Welcomes 16 Journalism Fellows to Cover Black and LGBTQ+ Communities
Philadelphia (April 15, 2024) — Today, News is Out and Word In Black, together announced the 16 fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab, a new initiative powered […]
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To Help Black Teachers Thrive, Remove Outside BarriersÂ
Educate ME is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance and mentorship to increase the number of Black teachers in classrooms, inspired by the experience of founder Blake Nathan, who was the only Black male teacher in his school for almost two years.
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Chick-Fil-A Encounter Reveals Low Expectations for Trump’s Outreach to Black Community
Donald Trump’s visit to a Chick-fil-A in Atlanta was met with support from a handful of Black people, but this is not representative of the Black community in Atlanta, Georgia, or the rest of the country.
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Black, Disabled, and Dealing With the Maze of Health CareÂ
Adults living with a disability experience delays in access to medical equipment and supplies, contributing to worsening health outcomes, chronic pain, and mental health issues, according to a new Urban Institute report.