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Women’s History Month: Assemblywoman McKinnor Joins Panel of Legislators at Sacramento Event
Last week, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) joined a diverse panel of women legislators at the “Women in California’s Legislature: 2023…
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Op-Ed: When Black Learners Thrive, Our Communities Thrive
Source: Brazil Photos / Getty Last month, Gallup and Lumina Foundation released the “State of Higher Education: Black Learners” report.…
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‘But Kyle’s Mother …’: Father Sentenced to 18 Months for Giving Son Weapon Used in Nashville Waffle House Shooting Has Some Questioning Punishment for Rittenhouse’s Parents
An Illinois judge sentenced a man to a year and a half in prison after he illegally gave his son…
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California Reconsiders Potential of College Work-Study Jobs
When she returned to school to become a nurse, Karina Mendez wanted a work-study job that she could balance with…
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Bay Area Native Dr. Terri Jett Honored by Indiana’s Butler University
Terri Jett arrived at Butler University in 1999 to begin her teaching career as an assistant professor of Political Science…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules South Carolina Law That Disproportionately Punished Black Students for Being ‘Boisterous’ or ‘Obnoxious’ at School Is Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled that a law in South Carolina making it a crime for children to be “boisterous”…
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Bun B Returns to RodeoHouston with the Southern Takeover
ABOVE: Bun B at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Black Heritage Day (Photo by The… The post Bun B Returns…
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Why the Switch Up?: Villainization of Black Autistic Teen Held on $1M Bond After Beating Florida Teacher’s Aide Draws Criticism; Attorney Says He’s Not Mentally Competent to Stand Trial
The defense attorney for a special-needs teenager accused of assaulting a teacher’s aide at his Palm Coast, Florida, high school…
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Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Closes Black History Month with a Showstopping Take on “The Wiz” Musical
(Top Left) Jayla McDonald as Dorothy, Ashton Booth as Scarecrow and Ashley Franklin and Mya… The post Kinder High School…
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Stop Giving Millionaires Social Security
During last year’s midterm election, Utah Republican Mike Lee won reelection to a third term… The post Stop Giving Millionaires…
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9-Year-Old Girl Killed Along with TV Journalist In Florida Was a ‘Natural Born Gymnast;’ Coach Believed She Could Have Been ‘The Next Gabby Douglas’
The coach of a 9-year-old girl who was killed along with a Spectrum News 13 reporter on Feb. 22 is…
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ABIS Supports Black College Student Athletes
ABIS CEO Founder Gary Charles (R) Serena “Peanut” Tuitele (L) And Student Athletes At The Workshop Photo: Serena Tuitele …
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THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER: Community advocates and stakeholders speak on potential TEA takeover of HISD
ABOVE: Phillis Wheatley High School, located in Fifth Ward. One of the most talked about… The post THE FIGHT IS…
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Fire Station 80 of Houston Fire Department Hosts Dedication Ceremony to Name Booster 80 in Honor of Retired Captain Otis Jordan
ABOVE: Retired Houston Fire Department Captain Otis Jordan receives a proclamation from the office of… The post Fire Station 80…
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HSPVA Black Alumni Network to Host the Wiz Emerald City Experience Fundraiser
In celebration of Black History Month, the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts… The post HSPVA Black Alumni…
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Lawmakers Push Bill to Grant Prisoners Right to Vote
Last week, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) the chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Elections introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4…
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We Built This Country
ABOVE: Paul Revere Williams was a Black architect who began designing homes and commercial buildings… The post We Built This…
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Respect Is the Key to Good Manners and Success: Ann Miller Etiquette Teaches Children and Adults Valuable Life Skills
ABOVE: (Back) Dr. Juluette Bartlett-Pack, Lillian Kiser, Jayden Faz; (Middle) Alma Faz, Laiana Kiser, Evangeline… The post Respect Is the…
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San Jose Spotlight: 15 of the Most Influential Black Leaders in Silicon Valley
Local Black leaders are working to change the odds and boost equality for the community. In celebration of Black History…
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A Son of Oakland Gives Back
Born and raised in East Oakland, William Haney has traveled the world managing and promoting his boxer son, Devin Haney,…
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The Unapologetic Assault on Black History in America
Will you sit back and allow it to happen? Are you proud to be Black?… The post The Unapologetic Assault…
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COVID-19 Vaccines Can Slightly Alter Menstrual Cycle Temporarily, But Don’t Harm Fertility
SciCheck Digest Research suggests COVID-19 vaccination can cause changes in a person’s menstrual cycle. But… The post COVID-19 Vaccines Can…
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Season 15 Winner of America’s Got Talent Set to Teach Class at Delta College
According to Delta College officials, Leake was previously an academic advisor at the college and will now teach Digital Media…
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Who was Yasuke and what does he mean to Blerds and Black history?
Yasuke’s disputed ascent to the rank of samurai was a notable outlier because, in addition to not being a member…
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