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Longshore Workers Shut Down Port of Oakland, Rally to Save Port and Public Schools | Post News Group
Trent Willis, past president of Local 10, called on union members to organize and fight. “We know what we stand for: we stand for equality, we stand against privatization, we stand against gentrification,” he said. “Every generation has had their battle, and this is ours. When it’s time to throw
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A Great Performance: Lynn Eusan - African American News and Issues
By: Omowale Luthuli- Allen As portrayed in the captivating documentary “Summer of Soul,” the 1960’s was a time when the Negro and the colored identifications for Black people died. In 1966, a talent deserving of wider recognition graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School in San
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PRESS ROOM: Gravitas Ventures Acquires Documentary, “Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.”
“The story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is not a Black story; it is an American story. Through our partnership with Gravitas, our goal is to ensure that our story is broadly told by making it more accessible to diverse audiences,” explained Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, International President and CEO
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As of February 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM (according to Alabama Political Reporter) Alabama had 1,275,355 confirmed cases of coronavirus, (7,448) more than last week with 18,007 deaths (258) more than last week) Greene County had 1,848 confirmed cases, (23) more cases than last week), with 48 deaths
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Maryland Legislative Committee Rescinds Mask Mandate in Public Schools
A Maryland legislative committee voted Friday to rescind a mask mandate in the public schools that immediately allows all 23 county and Baltimore City school systems to make that decision. […] The post Maryland Legislative Committee Rescinds Mask Mandate in Public Schools appear
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Is The Supreme Court Justice We Need Now - The Seattle Medium
It is with profound joy that I write these words today: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been nominated to become our nation’s first Black woman Supreme Court Justice. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Is The Supreme Court Justice We Need Now appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Low vaccination rates in the Caribbean must be urgently redressed to halt spread of COVID-19, according to PAHO | The Bajan Reporter
Low vaccination coverage in many countries of the Caribbean must be urgently addressed to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable, warned PAHO Director, Carissa F. Etienne, with health care workers and the elderly remaining particularly at risk. Out of the 13 countries and
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Department Of Education Is Clearing $415M Debt For 16K Borrowers | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Nearly 16,000 student loan borrowers will see their collective $415 million loan debts cleared after the Department of Education found their universities misled them about job prospects after graduation. On Wednesday (February 16), the Department of Education announced that many
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83 Percent Of Americans Worried About K-12 Public School Staff Shortages - The Seattle Medium
A new national survey finds deep public concern about the K-12 school workforce. The post 83 Percent Of Americans Worried About K-12 Public School Staff Shortages appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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African American students well-represented in Junior Achievement’s inaugural ‘18 Under Eighteen’ | New Pittsburgh Courier
MAKAYLA ALAQUIVA The mission of the worldwide organization Junior Achievement is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. The organization’s local chapter, Junior Achievement of Western Pa., has caused quite a buzz around town lately, thanks to its first-ever “18 Under
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2022 Taiwan Scholarships Application Period Now Open - St. Lucia Times News
The application period for the 2022 Taiwan ICDF Scholarships and Taiwan MOFA Scholarships is now open. The Embassy of Taiwan in Saint Lucia encourages Saint Lucians to apply. The deadline for both Taiwan ICDF Scholarships and MOFA Scholarships are March 15, 2022. On Wednesday, February
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Color Of Change Honors Educators and Activists Protecting Black History
On February 24, Color Of Change honored seven educators and activists committed to teaching true American history. In direct response The post Color Of Change Honors Educators and Activists Protecting Black History appeared first on TheGrio.
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How Important Is It For Society To Be Exposed To Black History? - The Seattle Medium
Adults in Seattle talk about how important it is for society to be exposed to Black history. The post How Important Is It For Society To Be Exposed To Black History? appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Howard University Receives $2 Million To Digitize Its Black Newspaper Archive
Howard University has received a $2 million donation to digitize a huge collection of Black newspaper archives to make it more accessible to the public.
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Morehouse Launches $500 Million Capital Campaign - The Atlanta Voice
In honor of the 155th anniversary of the founding of Morehouse College, President David Thomas, Ph.D. announced the school will launch a $500 million capital campaign. The post Morehouse Launches $500 Million Capital Campaign appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
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Conservative students file lawsuit to end policy banning slurs, disparaging jokes
A non-profit group has sued the University of Houston on behalf of three self-described conservative students who say they feel The post Conservative students file lawsuit to end policy banning slurs, disparaging jokes appeared first on TheGrio.
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Molson Coors Donates $1 Million to Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Chicago Defender

Building upon more than $10 million in contributions over the past 35 years, Molson Coors announced a donation of $1 million to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to fund its leadership development and education programs over the next three years. As a founding partner of TMCF, Molson

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Members Of University Research Committee Jointly File Lawsuit Against University Of Washington - The Seattle Medium
Five UW IACUC Members Seek Protection; Fear for Their Families’ Safety in the Face of Escalating Harassment, Hostility and Anger by Those Opposed to Animal Studies
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Dr. William F. Pickard and Cincinnati Business Leader Judson Pickard Receive Morehouse Honors | The Michigan Chronicle
Morehouse College President, David A. Thomas presents Judson Pickard (left) and Dr. William F. Pickard (right) with Candle in the Dark Awards as actor Clifton Powell, Morehouse students look on. Photo Credit Alex Jones In a city renowned for an elevated standard of living for Black Americans and
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PRESS ROOM: 2022 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship to be Hosted by Union League of Philadelphia
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In conjunction with the PWCC, PGA WORKS will host Beyond the Green, a career exploration event designed to educate and inspire talent from historically underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in the business of golf and beyond. The event will be held May 1 at the Comcast
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Why Aren’t There More Black Librarians? | New Pittsburgh Courier
Though they account for less than 10 percent of the industry, Black librarians serve a crucial role in our society. byMaya Pottiger Librarians have superpowers. It was true in the late ’90s when Marvel’s original Spider-Woman was aBlack librarian named Valerie— and it was true in 1905 when the
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Chicago school renamed to honor civil rights activist Harriet Tubman
A Chicago elementary school has unveiled a new sign letting people know it is leaving behind the name of a The post Chicago school renamed to honor civil rights activist Harriet Tubman appeared first on TheGrio.
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All Covid-19 restrictions lifted in the DR, universities take to hybrid teaching models | The Bajan Reporter
DR's President Luis Abinader announced on 16 February 2022 the lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions. The Ministry of Superior Education (Mescyt) has called for universities to return to face-to-face teaching. Yet, several universities announce many of their courses will continue online. The largest
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Michigan Drops In-School Masking, DPSCD Ups Vaccination Rates | The Michigan Chronicle
Michigan Drops In-School Masking, DPSCD Ups Vaccination Rates As school districts across the nation continue to struggle with the issue of mandating that students wear masks in the classroom and while on school property, several have announced their intention to drop the mandates. The State of
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Treasury: Complete FAFSA Forms Now, Applications By March 1 Prioritized | The Michigan Chronicle
Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs have less than a week to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Known simply as the 'FAFSA,' this application is a critical step when
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Supreme Court May End Affirmative Action at Universities | The Michigan Chronicle
The Department of Justice late had urged the justices to reject the case against Harvard. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The filing from the office of US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar emphasized that lower US courts had extensively reviewed Harvard’s racial admissions practices
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Department Of Energy Announces It Will Provide $2.2 To Support HBCUs For Environmental Remediation
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) announced it will provide $2.2 in support of HBCUs and MSIs for environmental remediation and green energy research
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Critical Race Theory | Atlanta Daily World
Here’s What You Need To Know About Critical Race Theory: A quick guide to the strain of thought that mostly exists at the highest levels of higher education What is critical race theory? Very simply, critical race theory is the idea that racism is built into American institutions and frameworks to
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Supreme Court May End Affirmative Action at Universities | The Michigan Chronicle
The Department of Justice late had urged the justices to reject the case against Harvard. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The filing from the office of US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar emphasized that lower US courts had extensively reviewed Harvard’s racial admissions practices
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Why We Need More Black Psychologists in Schools
Originally appeared in Word In Black by Maya Pottiger Representation matters everywhere, and less than 5% of school psychologists are Black. From nearly one million Americans dead due to the pandemic and the stress of weighing the risks of every outing, to the burden of code switching, dealing with
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