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Mental Health Is Real Wealth: how Black men prioritize healing in a Los Angeles community | Los Angeles | The Guardian
Mental Health Is Real Wealth: how Black men prioritize healing in a Los Angeles community | Los Angeles | The Guardian
Dads need love, too: the men creating ‘a vulnerable space’ to be with their kids, and each other | Parents and parenting | The Guardian
Dads need love, too: the men creating ‘a vulnerable space’ to be with their kids, and each other | Parents and parenting | The Guardian
From a coffee club to a meditation group with self-affirmations, brothers are doing it for themselves
AI in Schools: Will ChatGPT Help or Hurt Black Students?
AI in Schools: Will ChatGPT Help or Hurt Black Students?
Educators are trying to strike a balance between embracing new, potentially biased AI tools and preserving the integrity of learning.
Black immigrants navigate dual Identities and erasure as ICE crackdowns continue
Black immigrants navigate dual Identities and erasure as ICE crackdowns continue
Fighting for L.A.'s Black Students — and Winning
Fighting for L.A.'s Black Students — and Winning
Despite attacks on programs for Black students, activist groups are organizing, rallying, and securing real investments in schools.
Can College Prep Programs Survive Trump's War on DEI?
Can College Prep Programs Survive Trump's War on DEI?
Programs that ensure underserved kids get to college could be in jeopardy due to the right-wing crusade against DEI.
Can You Teach the Truth in America?
Can You Teach the Truth in America?
For these educators, resistance means joining the Teach Truth movement and fighting the push to get rid of DEI.
Can Black Teacher Pipelines Survive Trump's Attacks?
Can Black Teacher Pipelines Survive Trump's Attacks?
Nonprofits like the Center for Black Educator Development are under pressure as Trump's Education Department tries to end their funding.
Three months later after the Eaton Fire, Black Altadeneans wrestle with “in-between” period
Three months later after the Eaton Fire, Black Altadeneans wrestle with “in-between” period
Families who survived the Eaton Fire struggle with financial hardships, mental health issues, and the difficult decision of whether to rebuild or move, all while navigating the racial wealth gap and insurance crises.
Collective supports Black families impacted by Eaton Fire, helps raise nearly $20 million for recovery
Collective supports Black families impacted by Eaton Fire, helps raise nearly $20 million for recovery
Volunteers uplift communities impacted by wildfires in L.A., highlighting the historical significance of Black homeownership in affected areas.
How BIPOC-led run clubs are fostering community and inclusivity in LA
How BIPOC-led run clubs are fostering community and inclusivity in LA
At LAist, we surveyed over a dozen Black, Latino or Asian-led run clubs in Los Angeles. Here’s a list of 24 you should try.
‘They Tried To Erase Us.' Taking Up Space As A Black Cowgirl In LA
‘They Tried To Erase Us.' Taking Up Space As A Black Cowgirl In LA
It’s not just about Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter" album — this culture runs deep in L.A.’s Black communities.
From Asphalt Lot To Green Park: An LAUSD Campus Gets A New Schoolyard
From Asphalt Lot To Green Park: An LAUSD Campus Gets A New Schoolyard
Students at Castellanos Elementary get grass, native plants and more than two dozen new trees.
LAist | It’s Been More Than A Year Since LAUSD Pledged To Green Schools. But There’s Still No Finalized Plan In Place.
LAist | It’s Been More Than A Year Since LAUSD Pledged To Green Schools. But There’s Still No Finalized Plan In Place.
It’s November, and kids are still being impacted by the heat.
LAist | How LA Plans To Revitalize The Crenshaw District — And Restore Its Famous Wall
LAist | How LA Plans To Revitalize The Crenshaw District — And Restore Its Famous Wall
For years, city officials and a private nonprofit have planned to redevelop the historically Black area. Now it appears that's finally happening.
LAist | The Long Legacy Of Juneteenth In Leimert Park
LAist | The Long Legacy Of Juneteenth In Leimert Park
This is the story of Jonathan Leonard, who is credited with bringing the Juneteenth tradition to L.A. from his home in Texas.
New York Times Opinion | The Inanity of Zoom School Suspensions (Published 2020)
New York Times Opinion | The Inanity of Zoom School Suspensions (Published 2020)
Disciplinary action is often needless and discriminatory. The patchwork of in-person and virtual schooling is making things worse.
Austin American-Statesman | CLASS DISMISSED: Some fear Sims’ closure will drive away more Austin black students
Austin American-Statesman | CLASS DISMISSED: Some fear Sims’ closure will drive away more Austin black students
Every weekday morning, Cassandra Hardeman takes her three girls — Aaliyah, Jordan and Quintara — to the red and yellow, single-story building that’s home to Sims Elementary School in East...
KCET | Students Fight for Holistic Mental Health Support in California High Schools
KCET | Students Fight for Holistic Mental Health Support in California High Schools
During the pandemic, Black and Latino youth noticed an increase in mental health issues among their peers. Members of the ACLU's SoCal youth branch took action, advocating for holistic mental health solutions in schools.
PBS NewsHour | How some educators are teaching antiracism to the youngest students
PBS NewsHour | How some educators are teaching antiracism to the youngest students
Capital B | What Happened After LA Schools Cut Police Funds and Hired Mental Health Staff for Black Students
Capital B | What Happened After LA Schools Cut Police Funds and Hired Mental Health Staff for Black Students
The Hechinger Report | A college where the graduation rate for black students has been 0 percent — for years
The Hechinger Report | A college where the graduation rate for black students has been 0 percent — for years
Chalkbeat | Why an Indianapolis district turned to bus drivers to keep students on track
Chalkbeat | Why an Indianapolis district turned to bus drivers to keep students on track
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