Posts Tagged ‘Black Children’
International News: They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria’s forests
Yesterday, 287 children were kidnapped by motorcycle-riding gunmen outside their school in Kaduna state, Nigeria. This is the largest school kidnapping case since 2014.
Read MoreThe Zyn Craze: Nicotine’s New Disguise
With the Black community facing disproportionate rates of cancer compared to other groups, parents are becoming increasingly worried about the carcinogens in nicotine devices accessible to teens.
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Schools Struggling to Keep Black Teachers
Data shows that Black students perform significantly better in school when taught by Black teachers. However, finding and keeping Black teachers on the payroll is easier said than done in today’s education climate.
Read MoreFire That Kills 6 Children Puts Focus on ‘Dangerous’ Section 8 Housing
Six young children are dead after a fire was sparked by faulty electrical wiring. The dilapidated conditions the family was living in has caused many people to point the immorality of renting out unsafe section 8 housing.
Read MoreAfter a spate of education bans, Florida churches are taking Black history into their own hands
Churches in Florida are offering Black history lessons for their communities to counter the state’s efforts to restrict race-conscious lessons in schools.
Read MoreSchools are increasingly a location for hate crimes, FBI data shows
While the majority of hate crimes used to occur on the streets, they’re now moving closer to home– our children’s schools.
Read MoreOnline racism is linked to PTSD symptoms in Black youth, study finds
A recent study has shown that Black children and teens are exposed to a concerning amount of racist hate online, which may be connected to rising suicide rates.
Read MoreFor Black Foster Children, Mentorship Is a Path to Adoption
Research offers a way for Black families to move from fostering to adoption that would decrease the number of Black children in the system.
Read MoreGuaranteed income programs for expectant mothers spreading across US
Multiple projects are opening that will provide low-income pregnant women with financial support both during their term and afterwards.
Read More5 Mental Health Programs Making a Difference for Black Youth
While Black youth across the U.S. are facing a mental health crisis, there are five organizations here to help end it.
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