Black Boys Matter: Why Are They Disappearing From Schools?
Despite rising attention to college and workforce gaps, Black male students continue to be pushed out of K-12 schools.
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6 Experts Share Why Black Kids Have to Grow Up Fast
The panelists for Word In Black’s virtual community townhall kept it real about how to put a stop to — and heal from — adultification bias.
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Psst, RFK Jr.: Black People Don’t Need a Different Vaccine Schedule
Though he’s one step away from becoming the nation’s next Health and Human Services secretary, comments Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. made around race have many experts warning his confirmation will be a setback for the…
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Education
When School Choice Becomes ‘Picking Your Poison’
Should Black families prioritize predominantly white, well-resourced schools or opt for culturally supportive but underfunded ones?
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Black Love: A Path to Wealth, Empowerment
Black love builds wealth, breaks cycles, and proves love and success go hand in hand.
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Faith and Labor Leaders Continue to Fight Arm-in-Arm
Whether in the pulpit or on the picket line, the shared struggle for justice between unions and faith communities is as urgent as ever.
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And Now We’re Back to Justice Zero
The axing of Justice40 reverses Biden’s efforts to clean up the port and roadway pollution sickening Black and Brown communities.