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A chance to close the digital divide in Black communities

by Word in BlackJune 3, 2023June 3, 2023

By Mark Brown, Word in Black In 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, which became one of the largest social investments ever made by the federal government.  […]

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Can mobile crisis teams stop police violence?

by Word in BlackJune 3, 2023June 3, 2023

By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black This story is part of “All Those ‘Racial Reckoning’ Promises,” Word In Black’s series exploring the pledges made to the Black community in the […]

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The fight against HIV: progress made, but racial equity still out of reach

by Word in BlackJune 3, 2023June 3, 2023

By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black Americans ages 13 to 24 are the second highest age group impacted by HIV diagnoses, but new data reveals a significant drop in infections.  […]

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What’s next for affirmative action?

by Maya Pottiger Word in BlackJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black As the Supreme Court term draws to a close, the nation stands on the precipice of radical change. Any day now, the court will […]

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Study reveals staggering toll of being Black in America: 1.6 million excess deaths over 22 years

by Word in BlackJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

By Liz Szabo, Word in Black Research has long shown that Black people live sicker lives and die younger than White people. Now a new study, published in the Journal […]

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The wine industry is overwhelmingly White, this Black winemaker wants to change that

by Word in BlackMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023

By Bria Overs, Word in Black Winemaking is one of the oldest crafts in human history, with evidence from historians and archeologists going back as far as 6,000 B.C.  In […]

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Inside look: how racism can make reaching your fitness goals harder

by Word in BlackMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023

By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black We all know working up a sweat is a must for keeping our bodies and minds in top form. From fending off illnesses to […]

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My 9-year-old loves Ja Morant (I kinda wish he didn’t)

by Word in BlackMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

By John Celestand, Word in Black My 9-year-old son’s favorite player is Ja Morant.  I need to explain this further, so you really get it. The person writing this article— […]

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Stillmeadow Peace Park: innovative environmental education at work

by Marnita Coleman Special to the AFROMay 22, 2023May 25, 2023

By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO In a culture where childhood is defined for so many by electronic devices and video games played indoors, exposure to nature is limited […]

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Black teachers want (and need) mentors

by Maya Pottiger Word in BlackMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023

By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black Schools don’t exist in a vacuum. They mirror the broader society and structures of power and privilege, of racism and inequality, are replicated within […]

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Want to stop learning loss? Send your kid to summer camp

by Maya Pottiger Word in BlackMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023

By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black “I need you to be OK with failing.” This is the message Aquarius Cain gives to students on the first day of camp every […]

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It’s time to ‘go beyond grades’

by Word in BlackMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023

By Tracie Potts, Word in Black New York’s Times Square is famous for its neon ads promoting anything from Broadway shows to consumer electronics and fancy cars. But this past […]

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