“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 Nechirwan Kavian on Unsplash) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Whether you call it a violent protest or an attempted coup- the facts of […]
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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 closures were only supposed to have lasted two weeks. In Maryland, Spring break was already on the horizon. A 10-day recess seemed right on time […]
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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 funded with $300,000 from the Google News Initiative and launching as a national news brand in 2021. Word in Black is made up of 10 […]
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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 voters across the country turned out in unprecedented numbers with purpose and passion for the Nov. 3 General Election. Their overwhelming participation in one of […]
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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 school students and their families are roughly halfway through an unprecedented semester of virtual learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. Praise and critique have abounded […]
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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 of each and every student. For the 7 million pupils with special needs and or learning disabilities, it’s even more imperative that resources and methodology […]
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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 my wife was pregnant. She was a baby the second go around. We made a point to show her the different ways to vote,” said […]
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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 the lives of Baltimore youths and their families. In 1971 Eutaw Elementary was renamed Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary in Theresa Marshburn’s honor. By Alexis Taylor Special to […]
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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. 14, many of whom had to stand in line for more than seven hours. They are serious about the future of this country and will […]
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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 weight to the load we carry in the form of technology and resource deficits, which are further pronounced by the demands of virtual learning. We […]
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Voting With A Purpose: Inside The Upcoming, First-Ever Word In Black Virtual Event
By Steve Baron • LMA Chief Strategy Officer Publishers of 10 leading Black newspapers in America have joined with Local Media Association to form a group known as Word in Black. The group is already producing articles together about the impact of COVID-19 on education using a solutions journalism approach, and is preparing to host its first virtual event ahead […]
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Parents Face the Challenges of School Closures
Word in Black is a reimagining of the Black Press, a journey initially begun by 10 publishers of independently owned Black media companies. Articles found under this banner for the next six months are companion pieces to those of fellow publishers and will soon be located on the new website, wordinBlack.com. This project is currently […]