(“School-to-prison pipeline starts in pre-school for Black students with disproportionate suspensions and disciplinary actions” – The Black Star Project) By Christina Samuels Article Submission Black children represent 18 percent of the students enrolled in preschool, but
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previous editions of Black Truth News starting with Volume 1
Revamping education in the community, not the classroom
By Charlotte Lait Article Submission The disparity in academic achievement between white children and children of color has been an issue in public education for decades. Low-income black and Latino students consistently struggle to compete with
Read moreTragedy of kids who can’t swim
By MARLEN GARCIA Article Submission There are basic life skills kids should have by the time they are 7 or 8. Many of them are no-brainers you can find on parenting websites.
Read moreFree condoms in US high schools: promotes teen sex or protects against STDs?
Article Submission As free condom programs are on the rise in high schools across America, the idea of having contraceptives close to hormonal teenagers may just promote underage sex. Although condoms protect against sexually transmitted
Read moreFor men of color, high academic motivation does not bring academic success
Article Submission Despite higher levels of engagement in the community college experience—from rarely skipping classes to accessing tutoring services more frequently—male students of color have lower academic outcomes than White male students who are significantly
Read moreCalvin’s Undisputed Truth: America Has Lost Its Righteous Morals
America has sunken into the degradation of immoral practices. By: Calvin Holloway Staff Writer The home of the brave has become the home of all sinful nature. Our politicians, who make the laws, will not
Read moreEAARA Chicago Scholarship
Article Submission In keeping with its mission to support the scholastic endeavors of African American students, the Chicago Chapter EAARA will award twenty-three(23) Frank M. Clark/John T. Hooker scholarships in the amount of $1000 each.
Read moreAfrican American Books for Kids
Why are so many “classic” books for African American children so depressing? By Lesley Williams Article Submission I was looking at the many, many children’s books my daughter and nieces and nephews were given this
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