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Ciara committed to assisting Black entrepreneurs with their companies by selecting 10 of them to receive one-on-one mentorship from Meta

NORTHAMPTON — Sitting on her father’s lap reading a book while her younger brother only half pays attention. The scene on a recent night at the Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction could be happening in living rooms across the country.But for...

Why its problematic: On the surface, it may seem like a well-intended phrase, but its underlying history makes it questionable. When it comes to children of color this "compliment" stems from racist stereotypes suggesting people of color are unable to speak eloquently and only use slang. Noting a BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of color) childs speech is essentially telling them that they deviate from the norm because you assumed they wouldnt be able to speak well. For ...