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Death of the American Dream

by WordInBlack.com June 10, 2022June 9, 2022
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Why the Nation Needs the #TeachTruth Movement

by WordInBlack.com June 9, 2022June 8, 2022
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Schools Don’t Need Critical Race Theory. They Need Ethnic Studies

by WordInBlack.com June 8, 2022June 6, 2022
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‘All of the Above’ Energy Policy Would Help Reduce Energy Poverty Here and Abroad 

by Project 21 Leadership Network June 7, 2022June 30, 2022
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A former California penal ‘slave’ speaks out 

by Special To The Observer June 6, 2022June 6, 2022
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Attacked Just Because We’re Black

by WordInBlack.com June 6, 2022June 5, 2022
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Opinion: The Legislature Must Act Now to Fix Schools Failing Black Children

by CBM Newswire June 3, 2022June 3, 2022
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We Need to Create Pathways for Black Teachers to Stay

by WordInBlack.com June 3, 2022June 2, 2022
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Gun Safety and Public Safety: We Should Not Tolerate Continued Inaction

by WordInBlack.com June 1, 2022May 31, 2022
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Dear Black America: Stop Accepting Equitable and Demand Equity

by WordInBlack.com May 30, 2022May 29, 2022

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