Quintessa Williams, Author at Word In Black

Lead-contaminated infrastructure remains an unspoken crisis in many predominantly Black school districts — undermining students’ health and academic success.

Author Archives: Quintessa Williams

Toxic Legacy: How Lead in Schools Is Silently Harming Black Kids

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Why School Has More Black Kids Thinking About Suicide

Should Black Students Choose College or Trades?

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