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Supreme Court Denies Affirmative Action for Everyone but the Wealthy and White
For generations, affirmative action has been a powerful means of lowering barriers to education for historically marginalized and underrepresented students…
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STOCKTON: NEW SUPERINTENDENT HOSTS MEET, GREET, DISCUSSES PLANS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Stockton Unified School District's new biliterate superintendent of schools hosted a meet and greet with the community Wednesday evening inside…
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Hayward Juneteenth Observances Begin with Downtown Street Party on June 15
The events begin with the first of the summer season of Hayward Chamber of Commerce- presented Thursday street parties—with this…
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Michael Pritchard Receives 2023 Camarena Award at the Elks in San Rafael
The Elks 1108 Lodge in San Rafael awarded Dr. Michael Pritchard the 2023 Camarena Award on April 28, 2023. Pritchard…
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New Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez – History Making Latina
Supporters celebrated the victory of new Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez in the Berkeley Hills on Sunday, March 12, at…
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Recruitment Opens for County Vocational Internships: Career Explorers program designed to assist those aged 15-22
Recruitment has just opened for the Marin County Career Explorer Program, a popular vocational skills internship opportunity for those between…
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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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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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What Asian American Oscar Victories Mean for All of Us
After the Oscars, when Asian Americans were everywhere on the winners list, from actors, writers, directors, but also makeup artists,…
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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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City of San Leandro Hosted Annual Planning Session
San Leandro, CA: On Feb 25, 2023, the San Leandro City Council conducted their Annual Planning Session. The daylong public…
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‘I’ll Hang You Like the KKK’: Outraged Parents Call Out Upstate New York Sheriff’s Lenient Response to Racist Videos Threatening Black Students
A New York school district and sheriff’s department are under fire after allegedly failing to respond adequately to white students…
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More and more dynamic locals lead and cultivate a black culture in New York
Viviane Faver Many stars shine bright in the Big Apple, including an artist who creates beauty and sanctuary through knitting,…
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Howard University’s All Black Swim Team Makes a Big Splash Winning Their First Title in Over 30 Years
Black men continue to make major strides in sports. Howard University’s Men’s Swimming and Diving Team just added another one. ABC News reported the…
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Desantis Has Learned the Wrong Lessons from History: He Wants to Make Sure No One Else Learns the Right Ones
ABOVE: Students, alumni and faculty at New College of Florida take a stand against changes… The post Desantis Has Learned…
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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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Black Caucus Black History Month Event Celebrates Business Owners
The California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) recognized the success of 16 thriving…
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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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HBCUs Shine at Inaugural Cactus Jack HBCU Classic Hosted by the Astros Foundation
ABOVE: The Southern Jaguars came out victorious as the first-place winners of the inaugural Cactus… The post HBCUs Shine at…
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OP-ED: CPUC Helps Drive $750 Million in Diverse Spending by Water Utilities
Each year the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) shines a light on California’s investor-owned utilities’ efforts to boost local economies…
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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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PRESS ROOM: The SANS Institute Reopens HBCU Cyber Academy Application Window to Address Growing Need for Cybersecurity Professionals
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Through the HBCU Cyber Academy, students will receive in-depth training from top SANS instructors and access to…
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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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NY School Promote Dirty Snowman as “Of Color” and Parents are Pissed
Every year we enter Black History Month slightly apprehensive because there is always one person who does entirely too much. For…
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Texas Southern University named to NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy
Texas Southern University (TSU) has been named to the NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy, joining… The post Texas Southern University…
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