What It Took for Nikole Hannah-Jones to Write About Her Daughter’s Distress

By: Patrick Healy and Nikole Hannah-Jones

21 October 2026 at 11:16

The Times journalist reflects on her two deeply personal essays about her child and New York City public schools and how she grappled with readers’ responses.

In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?

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By: Nikole Hannah-Jones

20 October 2026 at 13:54

A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.

Reflecting on her path through New York’s school system, Najya said, “I never really got the education I wanted.”

Applying to High School in New York City Is a Soul-Destroying Nightmare

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By: Michelle Goldberg

20 October 2026 at 01:34

I thought my worst New York City experience was getting punched in the face. That was before I started trying to get my kid into a public high school.

Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

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By: Ann E. Marimow and Abbie VanSickle

19 October 2026 at 17:48

The court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education.