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Posted inCoronavirus

Remote learning, special needs students face particular challenges as education systems adapt in pandemic

by Special to the AFRONovember 12, 2020January 25, 2022

By Word in Black Remote or distance learning in the age of COVID-19 continues to be an enormous challenge for teachers and parents as they try to meet the needs […]

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Tradition and Mistrust Drive Baltimore’s In-Person Early Voters

by Alexis TaylorOctober 30, 2020January 25, 2022

Aleishia Dobbins, 38, was happy to finally have her daughter old enough to stand next to her as she cast her vote this year. “The first time we took her […]

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#WordinBlack: Names On School Buildings Tell Our Story

by Alexis TaylorOctober 30, 2020January 25, 2022

Theresa Marshburn was much more than a crossing guard for students bounding down Eutaw Street in the 60s. The community organizer and activist dedicated her life to serving and improving […]

Posted inNational News, NEWS, Word In Black

#WordinBlack: Wes Moore, Bakari Sellers, Kristen Clarke Among Panelists

by DorothyBoulwareOctober 15, 2020January 25, 2022

To register for Voting for a purpose, visit wordinblack.com. By Rev. Dorothy Boulware Managing Editor More than 14 million people have already voted in this Presidential Election, as of Oct. […]

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A Request for Grace and Understanding: The Challenges of Virtual Learning for First Generation College Students

by Special to the AFROOctober 12, 2020January 25, 2022

As first-generation college students, we are a source of pride. We carry the history of familial and community expectations, and a sense of hope for academic success. COVID has added […]

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Voting With A Purpose: Inside The Upcoming, First-Ever Word In Black Virtual Event

by Special to the AFROSeptember 24, 2020January 25, 2022

By Steve Baron • LMA Chief Strategy Officer Publishers of 10 leading Black newspapers in America have joined with Local Media Association to form a group known as Word in Black. The group […]

Posted inBaltimore News, Coronavirus, Homepage Slider, NEWS, Prince George's County News, Washington D.C. News, Word In Black

Parents Face the Challenges of School Closures

by Alexis TaylorSeptember 6, 2020January 25, 2022

Word in Black is a reimagining of the Black Press, a journey initially begun by 10 publishers of independently owned Black media companies. Articles found under this banner for the […]

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