BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has released Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America, a sweeping set of recommendations...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveal troubling declines in academic performance among U.S. students, with twelfth-graders posting...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — For many African American families, the cost of keeping the lights on and homes heated or cooled is not just a monthly bill...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — BlackPressUSA interviewed Janna Rodriguez, an advocate, educator, and champion for early childhood education. She’s the founder and owner of Innovative Daycare Corp in...
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM NEWSWIRE — In late May, Trump announced he is “giving very serious consideration” to taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public again. These government-backed mortgage...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Researchers asserted that such inequities reflect the disproportionate burden underrepresented communities bear in accessing equitable healthcare and prevention.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Decades of studies have consistently shown that children who receive high-quality early learning have better health, education, and earnings outcomes, and are less...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Understanding the Impact of the Child Development Associate® Credential on Educator Outcomes” will also aim to identify opportunities to further bolster the effectiveness...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Educators with credentials produce better outcomes for children, according to the many studies that Usma cites. And she provides recommendations that can help...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Children who fail to achieve reading proficiency by grade 3 are four times more likely to drop out of high school. Thus, early...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — We work to foster a sense of community and belonging, where Black children feel supported and valued. In collaboration with our national Village...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The national average price of childcare in 2023 was $11,582. This is equivalent to 10% of a married couple with children’s median household...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When children experience hard things, the one thing that can help them overcome trauma and develop resiliency is love. Loving, caring relationships are...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — We must ensure they have the nurturing relationships, stable homes, and access to mental health services they need to thrive socially, emotionally, mentally,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In communities across the country, families are striving to give their children a good start in life. They share a common desire for...
THE DRUM NEWSPAPER — “In this role-playing simulation, participants adopt the personas of fictitious decision-makers and stakeholders whose perspectives might be very different from their own. The ultimate...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On the first day of the conference, Emory Edwards, EdChoice's Vice President of Outreach, asked the influencers, who had backgrounds in journalism, media,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The central inquiry of the study focused on whether officer-involved killings of unarmed Black individuals are associated with adverse sleep health outcomes in...
THE WASHINGTON INFORMER — Advancing Black Pathways bolsters people with tools and opportunities to be: financially literate, healthy and wealthy; to grow in business and entrepreneurship;...
By Sean Ryan Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) reintroduced the Student Support Act to ensure all students have access to the mental health services and support they require to thrive academically and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Alabama’s defiance is striking and nearly unprecedented in this country’s history. A recent report offers important color and context,” said Alex Aronson, a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Despite these positive trends, the report underscores that imprisonment levels remain alarmingly high nationwide, particularly for Black Americans. The authors caution that the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Social Security and SSI benefits will increase in 2024, and this will help millions of people keep up with expenses,” stated Kilolo Kijakazi,...
By Tamieka Atkins Sixty years ago, more than 200,000 people descended upon the National Mall for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, making a...
