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Quintessa Williams
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Reporter, Word In Black
Jacksonville, Florida
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By Quintessa Williams| Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Verified When Harvard University announced it would offer free tuition to students whose families earn less than $200,000 annually, the move was widely praised as a bold step toward equity in higher education. But while the policy may ease the burden for some, experts warn that for many Black students, it does little to address the real barriers keeping them out of Ivy League institutions.
By Quintessa Williams| Word In Black Verified What happens in Florida rarely stays in Florida when it comes to education policy. Now, as the state’s lawmakers advance legislation that would slash state funding for college-level high school courses by half, education advocates are sounding the alarm that the move could deepen educational and racial inequities nationwide.
By Quintessa Williams| The Portland Medium@ by Quintessa WilliamsIn March, when The New York Times reported that 1 in 5 young Black men between the ages of 20 and 24 are neither in school nor employed, longtime educator Dr. David E. Kirkland was not surprised. The same article noted that Black men make up just 19% of enrollment at Howard University — one of the nation’s most prestigious HBCUs. However, in his view, the article focused on the wrong end of a young person’s educational journey.
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Word In Black
Word In Black is a national media brand that builds on the legacy of the Black Press, aiming to be "Black America's Digital Daily." Launched in 2021 by ten prominent Black newspapers, it transitioned into a public benefit corporation in January 2024. This change marks a significant step in its evolution from a pilot project to a fully established entity. The company produces national and local content that addresses issues such as racial inequalities, health, education, finance, climate justice, and religion. It operates a digital news platform that serves as a central hub for news from the Black perspective, combining resources from its partner newspapers. Additionally, Word In Black enhances local news coverage by supporting mini-beats in partner newsrooms, focusing on critical topics like health and education. With a mission to be the most trusted source of news for Black communities, Word In Black aims to provide impactful journalism that resonates nationwide.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Founded: 2021