By Pearl S. Kyei, University of Ghana In west Africa, it’s common for families to foster children informally. This helps…
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Class and race can create divides between donors and a cause they support − putting stress on those nonprofits
By Abbie Cohen, University of California, Los Angeles Relying on wealthy, largely white donors for funding can lead nonprofits that…
Philly parents worry about kids’ digital media use but see some benefits, too
By Denise E. Agosto, Drexel University A group of U.S. senators recently called on tech giant Meta – which owns…
Podcast: 11-year-old Black girl attacked, called racial slurs by neighbors celebrating Mexican holiday, mom says
Trinity Washington, an 11-year-old Black girl in Chicago, was allegedly attacked after her neighbors — who were reportedly celebrating Mexican…
Gas station owner arrested after shooting Black teen
A gas station owner in South Carolina has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot a Black 14-year-old boy…
Texas newborn headed home after custody fight involving race, midwifery and child welfare system
This story was originally published by The 19th Child Protective Services removed Mila Jackson from her home and placed her…
She says doctors ignored her concerns about her pregnancy. For many Black women, it’s a familiar story.
By Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive…
Student ‘slave auctions’ illustrate the existence of a hidden culture of domination and subjugation in US schools
By Barbara Harris Combs, Kennesaw State University In an otherwise normal football season, two California high schools abruptly canceled the…
Sci-fi books for young readers often omit children of color from the future
By Emily Midkiff, University of North Dakota While visiting an elementary school library in 2016 to count the fantasy books…
With no child tax credit and inflation on the rise, families are slipping back into poverty
This story was originally published by The 19th Child poverty rates have crept back up since the program expired, leaving…
