By Anissa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black People of color, especially Black Americans, are significantly less likely to receive help for eating issues, despite suffering from them as […]
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Are Relaxers Causing Uterine Cancer in Black Women?
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black New research suggests that Black women, who use the products most often, could be most affected. Black women have been abandoning […]
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How We Fail Black Victims of Domestic Violence
By Anissa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black Chancierra Coleman had a feeling her 21-year-old little sister would be killed by her ex-partner, a worry that became true in […]
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The Unseen Form of Abuse
By Anissa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black Before domestic abusers physically hit or beat their partners, Katina Davis says they often verbally demean you. They say things that […]
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Texas Recasts Sex Education Standards to Battle Teen Pregnancy
by Kaiser Health News Originally appeared in Word in Black This fall, school districts across Texas are marking a shift to what educators call an “abstinence-plus” curriculum — the first […]
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Why Do So Many Black Women Struggle with Alopecia?
An article by Word in Black diving into the impacts of certain styles on the growth of Black hair and what could be done to combat the issue.
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Black Parents Report Barriers To Afterschool Programs
By Maya Pottiger Word in Black For the last 18 years, Youth Empowerment Solutions, or YES, has enabled kids in Michigan to make a difference in their community. The program, run […]
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The Books Black Teachers are Requesting for Their Classes
By Maya Pottiger As with the start of every school year, teachers put out requests for help with classroom supplies, through Amazon lists, DonorsChoose projects, and other avenues. Books have […]
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Colorism, Texturism & Its Impact on Education
While awareness has grown around colorism and texturism, a deeper discussion should be had about their impact on Black kids’ ability to learn while maintaining their culture.
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Black Boys and Men Deserve Mental Health Support Too
By Alexa Spencer Black men are just as human as everyone else. They feel a range of emotions, dream of living a good life, and experience ups and downs — […]