Albina Head Start, a highly regarded federal Head Start program, is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over a misapplied rule that could potentially force the program to lose federal funding due to a single incident of an employee breaking the rules.
Category: OPINION
Posted inOPINION
The big rip: Low wage corporations spent half a trillion inflating CEO pay
Sarah Anderson, director of the Global Economy Project and co-editor of Inequality.org, has found that low-wage workers are not better paid because their employers spend their cash on stock buybacks and CEO pay instead of investing in long-term capital expenditures.
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A false accusation put me in prison, a safety net could have kept me out.
Leon Benson, a Michigan native and exoneree, advocates for the implementation of a guaranteed income or child allowance to help millions of families avoid turning to crime to make ends meet.
Posted inCommentary
Are we finally ready to put a ring on it? Kamala Harris and Black women’s dilemma in America
Black women in America have faced a history of marginalization and overlook, but their contributions to society and the election of Vice President Kamala Harris have highlighted their value and worth, and the need for empathy and understanding towards their challenges.
Posted inOpinion
The paradox of progress for Black Americans
Despite record-breaking economic numbers, African Americans are still mired in great economic insecurity, with record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, record high income levels, and new heights of wealth, but still facing Black/White economic inequality.
Posted inOpinion
How Black leaders and professional organizations are reshaping ‘Black Jobs’
The National Black MBA Association is working to dismantle the stereotype of “Black jobs” by highlighting the success stories of Black professionals in various industries and investing in the community to reframe the narrative around “Black jobs” as a synonym for leadership, excellence, and success.
Posted inCommentary
‘It’s up to us’: Why we can’t take Harris’ election for granted
Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee for President in the 2024 election, and the stakes are high as she proposes tax increases on corporations and the wealthy, while Trump proposes initiatives to bring down the cost of car insurance and oil drilling.
Posted inCommentary
Loving and embracing the differences in our youngest learners
Early childhood educators and families must work together to create a supportive and inclusive environment for young children with disabilities, utilizing multimodal communication, visual aids, and a literacy-rich environment to foster language and literacy development.
Posted inCommentary
Reflections on the Democratic National Convention
The 2020 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a success, with protestors unable to disrupt the excitement of the delegates and friends, and Vice President Kamala Harris receiving the nomination for President of the United States prior to the convention.
Posted inCommentary
The stigma of fatherlessness
The Baltimore Sun editorial board’s condescending portrayal of Mayor Brandon Scott’s marriage and Black fathers is refuted by sociological studies and historical research, which show that Black fathers are more involved in their children’s lives than any other racial group.
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The critical importance of Black men’s health
Black men face significant health disparities due to social determinants of health and racial bias, but addressing these issues through education, access to healthcare, and community engagement can help eliminate health disparities and promote stronger, more resilient communities.
Posted inCommentary
Give our children the right to read
Book bans are targeting books by Black authors and about the Black experience, which has the potential to undermine the reading development of Black children and deprive them of valuable knowledge.