Alexis Wray
@alexiswray.bsky.social
Community Engagement Manager w/ MLK50 | Words in The 19th, Reckon News, Appalachian Voices & more
I am working on a story about what Black families are doing over the summer for childcare & I would love to talk with parents who are putting their kids in free/affordable summer programs or parents asking family members to watch their kids.
Please message me if you would like to chat.
Please message me if you would like to chat.
July 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I am working on a story about what Black families are doing over the summer for childcare & I would love to talk with parents who are putting their kids in free/affordable summer programs or parents asking family members to watch their kids.
Please message me if you would like to chat.
Please message me if you would like to chat.
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Black women are gaining social media prominence by influencing on preparedness, especially for an audience of other Black women. And given the current political climate, this audience has never been bigger or more invested.
#PreparedNotScared: How Black women are changing the prepper narrative
With tariff uncertainty and DEI under fire, they want more people like them to know that preparedness is for everyone.
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June 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Black women are gaining social media prominence by influencing on preparedness, especially for an audience of other Black women. And given the current political climate, this audience has never been bigger or more invested.
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Alpha Pi Omega is helping young Native women grow strong in their identities — but their future on college campuses is in question.
The nation's oldest and largest Indigenous sorority is bracing for DEI orders
At a historically Native American university in North Carolina, Alpha Pi Omega is helping young women grow strong in their identities while bracing for impact.
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May 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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“Not only is it a tribute to the coach and what she’s done, but also I think it’s really a tribute to the fans who have rallied, who have really elevated the sport." www.instagram.com/p/DJH5AdOPhld/
May 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
“Not only is it a tribute to the coach and what she’s done, but also I think it’s really a tribute to the fans who have rallied, who have really elevated the sport." www.instagram.com/p/DJH5AdOPhld/
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In 2024, four women held four-star ranks in the military — the highest levels of the armed forces. Only 10 women have held the highest rank in their military branches in history. Now, there are none.
Of the four women, two of them retired and two were ousted. bit.ly/4i1EWUO
Of the four women, two of them retired and two were ousted. bit.ly/4i1EWUO
April 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In 2024, four women held four-star ranks in the military — the highest levels of the armed forces. Only 10 women have held the highest rank in their military branches in history. Now, there are none.
Of the four women, two of them retired and two were ousted. bit.ly/4i1EWUO
Of the four women, two of them retired and two were ousted. bit.ly/4i1EWUO
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Native Americans, and the health centers that serve them, disproportionately rely on the program, which could see major cuts under the Republican budget proposal.
How Medicaid Cuts Could Devastate Tribal Health Systems
Native Americans, and the health centers that serve them, disproportionately rely on the program, which could see major cuts under the Republican budget proposal.
inthesetimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Native Americans, and the health centers that serve them, disproportionately rely on the program, which could see major cuts under the Republican budget proposal.
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A 22-year-old who reigned as Miss Buckhead 2025, would have made history competing as the first openly trans contestant in the Miss Georgia USA competition, but she recently made the difficult decision to relinquish her crown. She told us why. ⤵️
Miss Georgia USA's First Trans Contestant Reveals Why She Withdrew From the Pageant
Bella Bautista spoke to Teen Vogue about making history, and then walking away from it.
www.teenvogue.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A 22-year-old who reigned as Miss Buckhead 2025, would have made history competing as the first openly trans contestant in the Miss Georgia USA competition, but she recently made the difficult decision to relinquish her crown. She told us why. ⤵️
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There continues to be an imbalance between the number of Black women coaching and the prevalence of Black players. www.instagram.com/p/DHeGJAvJIn...
March 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
There continues to be an imbalance between the number of Black women coaching and the prevalence of Black players. www.instagram.com/p/DHeGJAvJIn...
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"Meanwhile, they’ve faced backlash, censorship, removal and other press freedom threats to an unprecedented degree. In 2024, students made up 21% of all journalists arrested or detained in the United States."
Seven things to know about the student press - Poynter
Student journalists are tackling major issues and shaping local news, but they also face censorship, backlash and growing threats to press freedom
www.poynter.org
February 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"Meanwhile, they’ve faced backlash, censorship, removal and other press freedom threats to an unprecedented degree. In 2024, students made up 21% of all journalists arrested or detained in the United States."
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West Virginia State University, like other public institutions in the state, has to identify its DEI practices for the governor to review. But as a historically Black university serving mostly white students, university leaders say diversity is part of its DNA.
A West Virginia HBCU reviews programs after anti-DEI order
West Virginia State University, like other public institutions in the state, has to identify its DEI practices for the governor to review. But as a historically Black university serving mostly white s...
www.insidehighered.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
West Virginia State University, like other public institutions in the state, has to identify its DEI practices for the governor to review. But as a historically Black university serving mostly white students, university leaders say diversity is part of its DNA.
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“By investing in housing for our teachers, we’re also investing in the future success of our students.”
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#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
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#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
A school district's plan for rising rent and stagnant salaries: Teacher housing
In an effort to retain its educators in North Carolina’s most expensive city, Charlotte schools are planning on building housing and offering below market-rate rentals.
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February 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“By investing in housing for our teachers, we’re also investing in the future success of our students.”
19thnews.org/2025/02/teac...
carolina/
By @19thnews.org's @alexiswray.bsky.social
#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
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carolina/
By @19thnews.org's @alexiswray.bsky.social
#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
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"Remind yourself constantly that no one gave you your identity, truth, or power, and no one can take them away without your permission." ⤵️
Dear Trans Kids, You Don't Need the Government's Permission to Exist
Activist and journalist Raquel Willis offers crucial advice to trans and nonbinary youth.
www.teenvogue.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"Remind yourself constantly that no one gave you your identity, truth, or power, and no one can take them away without your permission." ⤵️
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In a study last year, the National Council on Teacher Quality found that teachers are unable to afford housing in many metropolitan areas — like Charlotte.
These harsh effects of rising housing costs are impacting women educators the most.
These harsh effects of rising housing costs are impacting women educators the most.
A school district's plan for rising rent and stagnant salaries: Teacher housing
In an effort to retain its educators in North Carolina’s most expensive city, Charlotte schools are planning on building housing and offering below market-rate rentals.
19thnews.org
February 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In a study last year, the National Council on Teacher Quality found that teachers are unable to afford housing in many metropolitan areas — like Charlotte.
These harsh effects of rising housing costs are impacting women educators the most.
These harsh effects of rising housing costs are impacting women educators the most.
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In the most expensive city in North Carolina #Charlotte, affordable housing can be hard to find — and teachers are especially hard hit.
19thnews.org/2025/02/teac...
In the most expensive city in North Carolina #Charlotte, affordable housing can be hard to find — and teachers are especially hard hit.
19thnews.org/2025/02/teac...
A school district's plan for rising rent and stagnant salaries: Teacher housing
In an effort to retain its educators in North Carolina’s most expensive city, Charlotte schools are planning on building housing and offering below market-rate rentals.
19thnews.org
February 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Read my latest with the @19thnews.org! 👇🏾
In the most expensive city in North Carolina #Charlotte, affordable housing can be hard to find — and teachers are especially hard hit.
19thnews.org/2025/02/teac...
In the most expensive city in North Carolina #Charlotte, affordable housing can be hard to find — and teachers are especially hard hit.
19thnews.org/2025/02/teac...