The Black Lens

08/19/2026

“On July 23, 2026, the Department of Education’s final rule removing disparate-impact provisions from its Title VI regulations became effective. As a result, racial disparities in schools will become more difficult to challenge through the federal civil rights process. Families can no longer rely on one of the principal legal frameworks for demonstrating that a facially neutral policy disproportionately harmed Black students or other protected groups. Instead, they face a substantially higher burden of proving discriminatory intent.
The climb just got steeper.
Proving racial discrimination in schools rarely turns on a single incident.”

Attend the Spokane NAACP General Meeting tomorrow 8/20/26 at 6:30 P.M.//Bldg. 6 to hear from the Education Committee on advocacy strategies families can use.

Read More:

https://www.blacklensnews.com/stories/2026/aug/02/letter-from-the-editorthe-intentionality-of-instit/

08/16/2026

08/16/2026

SPOKANE, Wash. - The Lilac City Legends are using basketball to bring Spokane youth and families together — while connecting them with resources designed to strengthen the community.

08/13/2026

Read here:

https://www.blacklensnews.com/stories/2026/aug/13/article-the-black-lens-clarifies-its-independent-o/

08/06/2026

FREE KIDS DAY CAMP AT SHADLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL EXTENDED THROUGH AUG. 7
Spokane Public Schools
August 3, 2026
Update: Aug. 3, 2026, 5 p.m.

The free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older at Shadle Park High School will be available every day this week, Aug. 3-7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This is intended to give parents and caregivers impacted by wildfires a safe place for their children while they take a break, run errands, or address other immediate needs. Children do not need to be enrolled in Spokane Public Schools or live within SPS boundaries to attend.

Lunch will be provided at noon through the federal free summer meals program. Activities will be supervised by Spokane Public Schools staff. Families can also access a clothing closet and connect with resources like HEART and CHAS Health.