By Blake and Paige Evans “Some people believe that the size of your school makes a difference on whether or not you will be affected by COVID-19. From our experiences, […]
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#WordinBlack: Baltimore teachers decry expansion of in-person learning with caravan protest
Teachers of Baltimore City Public Schools protest the expansion of in-person learning before the opportunity to be fully vaccinated, an upgrade to ventilation systems, and a “robust and proactive testing […]
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#WordinBlack: Parents face tough conversations after attack on Capitol building
“This is something that will be in history books and our children are living through it,” said Mike Hopkins, a licensed counselor. “They should have support and solidarity.” (Photo by […]
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Students tackle virtual learning and loneliness during the pandemic
As coronavirus continues to ravage the country, students nationwide have taken on the challenges of learning and living during a pandemic. By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO The school […]
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Word in Black receives $300,000 in funding from Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge
(December 16, 2020) — Amazing things happen when great companies join forces in new ways. That sums up the short history of the Word in Black news collaborative — freshly […]
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An open letter to voters: Why Georgia is important to Black America
(By Aries1111_Shutterstock) By Publishers of The Baltimore/Washington AFRO, Dallas Weekly, Houston Defender, Michigan Chronicle, New York Amsterdam News, Sacramento Observer, Seattle Medium, St. Louis American, and The Washington Informer Black […]
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Families give virtual learning a passing grade
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 […]
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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 […]
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#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 […]
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#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. […]
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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 […]