Posts Tagged ‘Black Children’
For Black Foster Children, Mentorship Is a Path to Adoption
Research offers a way for Black families to move from fostering to adoption that would decrease the number of Black children in the system.
Read MoreGuaranteed income programs for expectant mothers spreading across US
Multiple projects are opening that will provide low-income pregnant women with financial support both during their term and afterwards.
Read More5 Mental Health Programs Making a Difference for Black Youth
While Black youth across the U.S. are facing a mental health crisis, there are five organizations here to help end it.
Read MoreHow Philadelphia Disrupted the School-to-Prison Pipeline
A police diversion program implemented in 2014 has shown a 91% reduction in in-school arrests in Philadelphia.
Read MoreWhy parents say Black Santas are important for children to see
Black children benefit from seeing racial representation in mainstream culture, which includes their favorite icon: Santa Claus.
Read MoreMother held at gunpoint with 8-year-old son wants police to pay for his therapy
A Black boy still experiences emotional distress after he and his mother were racially profiled by unapologetic police.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Ebony Alert system will put a focus on missing Black children
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law “Ebony Alert,” a system that seeks to prioritize the finding of missing Black youth, a disproportionately affected demographic.
Read MoreFor Black Kids, Sports Set the Stage for Achievement and Joy
Black students who participate in sports are more likely to succeed in their academics as well, which is due to the motivation and work ethic they learn.
Read MoreMother Of Teen In Citi Bike Video Speaks Out: ‘No One Bothered To Ask Him What Happened’
A white woman’s social media post about her interaction with several teens is challenged by one of the boys.
Read MoreFor generations, Black Barbie has been a symbol of power, upward mobility and imagination
African-American writer Angela Williams talks about the positive impact owning a Black Barbie doll had on her childhood and why it’s important to continue including Black representation in the toy industry.
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