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Fear Is a Reality Of Black Motherhood

A new study found parents’ worries about their children are linked to their neighborhood quality. We asked Black parents about their fears.

Classroom Restrictions Ask Black, LGBTQ+ Teachers To ‘Erase’ Identities

Across the country, 17 states now have restrictions on discussing gender and race in the classroom. It’s jeopardizing the teacher pipeline.

US HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award For HBCUs For Research

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced awards totaling $5.5 million for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to conduct housing and community development research.

Teaching Generation TikTok How To Tell What’s True Online

Black people are being targeted with misinformation, so ensuring the next generation can tell what’s true is “critical to freedom.”

Why Excellent Schools Matter For Black Kids

The now-CEO of Brooklyn Lab, Garland Thomas-McDavid, says having the opportunity to go to a better school outside her neighborhood changed her life.

Wake Up, Everybody: 12 Black Women Educators You Should Know

From Marva Collins to Gloria Ladson Billings, Black women have long sounded the alarm for educational equity and racial justice — and taken action.

Meet Wawa Gatheru, The Powerhouse Behind Black Girl Environmentalist

From gracing the cover of the January issue of Vogue to amplifying climate justice on social media, Wawa Gatheru has set her sights on elevating environmental solutions.

Oh, White Fragility: Florida School Bans Ruby Bridges Film

Fresh off blocking AP African American Studies from being taught in its schools, Florida is at again. The Disney film “Ruby Bridges,” is on the chopping block.

Dr. Camika Royal Gets Real About the Needs Of Black Students

Dr. Camika Royal, a professor, author, and urban education expert says “Schools are absolutely missing the genius of Black children.”

Want to Boost Student Achievement? Embrace Culturally Relevant Teaching

Public education has a pivotal choice ahead — a choice that is, in fact, not a choice at all. The choice between anti-racist practices and standards-based achievement in public education is a false one.

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Nolan Wells Would Have Turned 19 Wednesday. His Family Wrote A...

Nolan Wells would have turned 19 Wednesday. Instead, loved ones penned an emotional letter and gathered for a vigil as Mississippi authorities continue investigating his death.