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Head Start Gave the Author an Early Inspiration to Share Her Story

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Atyia is a former student of the Institute of Community Services (ICS Head Start) of Mississippi and the author of the “Mean Girls:...

Black Press2 years ago

A Family’s Fight for Justice After a Daughter’s Attempted Suicide

NEW YORK BEACON — The breaking point came in March 2023, when Kelaia shared thoughts of suicide with a friend. Just five days later, her mother...

Black History3 years ago

4 Films Every Educator Teaching Black Students Should Watch

SAN DIEGO VOICE AND VIEWPOINT — So, where can teachers see accurate and empathetic representations of the struggles, successes, and joys of teaching Black kids in...

Commentary3 years ago

Rep. Jim Jordan to Endorse McHenry as Speaker after His Bid Fails Twice

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Advocacy groups such as The Republican Accountability Project have actively opposed Jordan’s elevation, advocating for an alternative candidate considering concerns about the stability...

Of the banned books studied by PEN America, they were most likely to have LGBTQ+ content (41%) or characters of color (40%). Among the top reasons for book bans were titles having to do with race or racism (21%), and titles with themes of rights or activism (10%).

Black History3 years ago

COMMENTARY: Why We Need Diverse Books in Schools

NNPA NEWSIRE — “Education should be the space where you can learn about everything and anything that you want. There should be no limits to the...

BlackPressUSA4 years ago

School District Sued by Family of 11-Year-Old Girl Who Died by Suicide After Alleged Bullying

By Katy St. Clair Bay City News In a time when many pre-teen antics are uploaded to TikTok and Instagram, a video out of Vallejo shared...

It’s important that we shine a light on to these frightening ideologies that fuel domestic terrorism, so we can stop the spread of violent hate. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Black History4 years ago

Reporting Conspiracy Threats: A Step Toward Preventing Future Attacks

NNPA NEWSWIRE — This year, Southern Poverty Law Center’s March report, “The Year in Hate & Extremism 2021,” revealed that hate and anti-government extremism have gone...

Advice4 years ago

Marin County Offers Booklet to Parents to Prevent Preteen Substance Abuse

By Godfrey Lee Marin County District Attorney Lori E. Frugoli recently distributed an informational booklet “Let’s Start Talking – A Parent’s Toolkit for Understanding Substance Use...

Andre Leon Talley at the Vanity Fair kickoff party for the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival./ David Hankbone ? Wikimedia Commons

Black History5 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: Andre Léon Talley, Fashion Titan, Dies at 73

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Introduced to trailblazing fashion editor Diana Vreeland by a classmate, Talley would meet Andy Warhol, which is how he began work at Interview Magazine. Talley...

About 52 percent said student mental health after coping with the pandemic is a significant issue, as well.

BlackPressUSA5 years ago

Parents Raise the Alarm About Violence in Schools, Say Their Votes Depends on Improvement

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Parents have very legitimate concerns about violence in schools, increased bullying, and a lack of mental health resources,” Keri Rodrigues, co-founder, and President...

Sports11 years ago

Ex-NFLer Martin Says He Attempted Suicide Multiple Times

STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Former NFL tackle Jonathan Martin posted on Facebook that difficulties in the profession led him to attempt suicide...