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NYC Mother Killed In Park While Shielding Her Children From Gunfire
Jessica White, a 29-year-old mother from Bronx, New York City, was killed in a park this past weekend while protecting her children from gunfire. On Saturday night around 10 p.m., White and her mother noticed an individual in black approach the John Adams Houses in Longwood and open fire while her children were in the […]
Black Student Recorded Teacher Who Said Her Only Purpose Was to “Have Sex and Children”
So much for a “happy” International Women’s Day. A student at Green County High School in Georgia broke down in tears during an interview after restating what her teacher said to her in front of her entire classroom.
Black Children Are More Likely to Be Beaten By Their Teachers
As a mother of three, one of the central concerns I have each is for the safety of my children. While my partner and I have opted not to use corporal punishment in our household, we know that some parents still advocate for its use in their own homes. However, corporal punishment in schools is […]
Big Sean Launches Campaign for Flint Children
It looks like Flint, Michigan is getting help from nearby celebrities. Big Sean is an active participant in helping the Flint, Michigan water crisis, as he launched #HealFlintKids on Thursday, January 21, 2016 along with donating $10,000.
Scholastic Will (Begrudgingly) Stop Sales of the ‘Happy Slave’ Children’s Book
Last week, news emerged about a children’s book that romanticized the story of Hercules, the slave and chef of the nation’s first president, George Washington. The book gave an account of slavery which suggested that enslaved African and Black folks were “happy” and honored to serve Washington. Now, Scholastic, the book’s publisher, has chosen to cease […]
This children’s book calls upon the “happy slave” narrative once again
There is something particularly disturbing about efforts to indoctrinate children with positive ideas about American slavery. Sometimes, the fact that slavery even happened is conveniently overlooked. At other times, it is romanticized to the point of seeming more like a tough but rewarding job than chattel bondage. A new book called A Birthday Cake for […]
Stunning Illustrations Show the Black, Queer Children’s Book You’ve Always Wanted to Read
By L.G. Parker “I’m very inspired by fantasy,” Kendrick Daye, illustrator of Large Fears, shared with me in an interview. “I never challenge a story that is very rooted in fantasy and filled with adventure, because it becomes a coping mechanism for kids growing up and struggling to be accepted.” Jeremiah Nebula, a little black […]
Mother of Four, Who Quit Working to Care for Children, Wins Powerball
From WPXI: One of the three winning tickets in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing belongs to Marie Holmes, a 26-year-old mother with four kids, one of whom has cerebral palsy. Holmes worked at Walmart and McDonald’s but had quit to take care of her children. When she was asked if she’s ready to deal with that much money, Holmes […]
Inspired by Daughter, Rapper Danny Brown Writing Children’s Book
According to Pitchfork, Danny Brown has a children’s book in the works. Inspired by his 13-year-old daughter, Brown is writing on black girls and self-esteem.
Report: Illinois tops list of worst 10 states in country to raise black children
For many black children, finding the support they need in order to become successful is more than challenging. According to a study conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Illinois is the worst state in the country to raise black children.
At afro-centric schools, children thrive
The following post is from The Black Home School. It was written by Krystle Crossman. By: Krystle Crossman It is no secret that black youth are not getting the education that they need in schools that are not afro-centric. When they are placed in schools that meet their cultural needs as well as their educational […]
Report: black, Hispanic children have 50 percent chance of developing diabetes
According to a study published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, black and Hispanic children have about a 50 percent chance of developing diabetes over the course of their lifetimes. Americans overall have a 40 percent chance of developing the disease.