education inequality

Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle

As a young person, the world often feels like a place where the rules are always changing, and the authorities seem to be constantly making arbitrary decisions that impact our daily lives. The recent news of a Black Texas student being punished over his hairstyle and the subsequent federal lawsuit that followed definitely struck a chord with me. It’s a situation that highlights the power dynamics at play in our society and the way that discrimination can rear its ugly head in unexpected ways.

The fact that the judge dismissed most claims in the federal lawsuit filed by the Black Texas student punished over his hairstyle is both disheartening and frustrating.… Continue reading

‘This Ain’t It’: Pennsylvanians Slam Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for School Voucher Push | “An out-of-state billionaire is pairing with a suburban Philadelphia one to try to destroy public education,” said one critic.

As a Pennsylvania resident and a firm believer in the power of public education, I was taken aback by the news that Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is supporting a school voucher push in my state. The idea of diverting public funds away from public schools to benefit private institutions is something that deeply troubles me. Public education, which is built on the foundation of tax dollars, plays a crucial role in society by providing equal opportunities to all children, regardless of their socioeconomic status.

The fact that both Jay-Z and a suburban Philadelphia billionaire are backing this move to potentially dismantle public education is alarming.… Continue reading