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anti-racism

Black Panther Party's Legacy: Empowering Education for Black Youth

The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense turned 58 this October. Its Ten-point Platform and Program, written by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, is as vital as ever. As a Black man who grew up as one...

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bias

Study Confirms: White Educators Harming Black Girls With Biased Discipline

A Black child will have a fundamentally different schooling experience than their white peers. A new federal report shows that bias in the daily experience of school for Black girls is profoundly...

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Black Excellence

Empowering Kids Through Stories: Dr. Ruth Obiarinze's Overcomer Series

Dr. Ruth Obiarinze has loved reading since participating in reading contests at the local library as a child, so much so that she became an author herself! She recently introduced "The Overcomer...

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Literacy

This Black-Owned Barbershop Is Tackling Childhood Literacy, One Haircut At A Time!

Antonio Brown, owner of Central Station Barbershop and Grooming in St. Petersburg, FL, is doing more than cutting hair—he’s shaping futures. With a mission to boost literacy rates among Black and...

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Black Excellence

Jayden Jackson: The Pre-Teen Lawn Care Pro Making a Difference

While many kids were enjoying their summer break, 12-year-old Jayden Jackson from Columbus, Georgia, was making a name for himself as an industrious young entrepreneur. Jayden, who recently finished...

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Black Excellence

This 12-Year-Old CEO Is Making History, Celebrating Natural Hair, Empowering Young Black Girls

At just 12 years old, Zoe Oli is already making waves in the business world. This young entrepreneur from Atlanta is the mastermind behind Beautiful Curly Me, a doll company dedicated to empowering...

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