Ezekiel Parson speaks with his second grade teacher from home in the more popular virtual learning uniform- his pajamas. (Photo credit/Ama Brown) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Public […]
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Remote learning, special needs students face particular challenges as education systems adapt in pandemic
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 […]
Tradition and Mistrust Drive Baltimore’s In-Person Early Voters
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 […]
#WordinBlack: Names On School Buildings Tell Our Story
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 […]
#WordinBlack: Wes Moore, Bakari Sellers, Kristen Clarke Among Panelists
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. […]
A Request for Grace and Understanding: The Challenges of Virtual Learning for First Generation College Students
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 […]
Voting With A Purpose: Inside The Upcoming, First-Ever Word In Black Virtual Event
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 […]
Parents Face the Challenges of School Closures
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 […]