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The Never-Ending Task of Shielding Black Kids From Negative Stereotypes | The Atlantic

April 20, 2018African American Families, African American News ...

Many black parents vigilantly curate the books, movies, and toys their children are exposed to—with mixed success.

We can’t ignore race in the tragic story of Devonte Hart and his white adoptive mothers | The Washington Post

April 9, 2018African American Families, African American News ...

There’s a dominant narrative of white innocence that contributes to the perception of white parents who adopt black children as selfless do-gooders.

Kheris Rogers Launches Clothing Line to Combat Bullying Based on Skin Color | Teen Vogue

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018African American Entrepreneurs, African American Fashion ...

“You are beautiful no matter what shade you are.”

Jennings Junior High leads 2.8-mile trek to raise money for a well in Kenya | The St. Louis American

March 30, 2018March 30, 2018African American Commuities, African American Youth ...

“We’re walking for water!” a Jennings Junior School student shouted while waving a sign at passing cars. Many honked in solidarity.

The 11-year-old who galvanised a global movement at the March for Our Lives | The Guardian

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018African American Activist, African American News ...

Elementary school pupil Naomi Wadler spoke with composure and eloquence as she reminded us that black women suffer more than any other group from gun violence.