According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), nearly 1 in 5 Black Pennsylvanians were unemployed by the end of 2020, the highest rate in any U.S. state. However, by the end of 2023, Black unemployment in Pennsylvania dropped to a record low of 5.7%, below the national average of 6.1%. Daniel Hornung, deputy director of the National Economic Council, emphasized, “More than two and a half million more African Americans have jobs now than when [President Biden] came into office.”
The Pennsylvania Department of Education's decision to remove mandatory guidelines for culturally relevant teaching practices has raised concerns among Black educators in Philadelphia. They fear the move could...
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A Black educator has reached a settlement with the Charter Oak Unified School District after filing a lawsuit claiming he was demoted from his position as principal in...
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A recent sociological study highlights that school segregation continues to exacerbate racial achievement gaps among Black, Hispanic, and white students in U.S. public schools. By analyzing standardized test...
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Unlike traditional approaches that limit Black history to one month or an elective course, this year-round curriculum celebrates the global contributions of Black people, aiming to integrate their...
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In response, the school board commissioned an independent racial climate audit, involving surveys and focus groups with over 6,000 participants, including staff, families, and students. The April 2023...
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