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Are we finally getting after-school programs right?
The Afro- There’s some good education news: As students, parents, and educators work to make up for setbacks caused by…
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Black Philanthropic powerhouse Jack and Jill of America celebrates 85 years of fellowship and service
The Afro- Marion Turner Stubbs Thomas sought a place where her own children could bond with other Black children in…
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Black Excellence Celebrated at Annual Image Awards
Free Press of Jacksonville- The 2023 Jacksonville Image Awards kicked off Black History Month at the Wilson Center for the…
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Dr. Rex Fortune Remembered For Commitment To Serving Black Students, Parents
The Sacramento Observer- With a charter school system already bearing his name and a local elementary school set to follow…
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Calif. Advocates Shine Light on Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black Women
San Diego Voice and Viewpoint- April Valentine, 31, planned to celebrate her new birth with family and friends, but instead…
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Announcing the recipients of the 2023 Georgia Titan 100
The Atlanta Voice- Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Kwame Johnson, President & CEO, Big…
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Black-Focused Organizations To Support During Black History Month And Beyond
Atlanta Daily World- While impactful organizations like Black Lives Matter and the NAACP have become household name organizations, there are…
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Black-owned Cosmetic Brand Will be Sold at Dillard University Bookstore
The New Orleans Tribune- As part of Dillard University’s annual Inauguration weekend in late January, Dr. Rochelle L. Ford, who…
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Cardin, Daines Introduce Permanent Reauthorization for Housing Tax Credit that has Promoted Growth in Underserved Communities
The Afro- WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Steven Daines (R-Mont.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee,…
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The HBCU dilemma: is it okay to air our dirty laundry?
The Afro- Recent events at Jackson State University and Bethune-Cookman University have placed HBCUs under a microscope when it comes…
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The case for arts education
The Afro- Arts education changed the course of Fedrick C. Ingram’s life. In ninth grade, while living in housing projects…
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Psst, College Board: we see you’re not defending AP African American Studies
The Afro- The Florida Department of Education’s recent decision to reject the AP (Advanced Placement) African American Studies course is…
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Department of Commerce partners with Coppin State University to close West Baltimore’s digital divide
The Afro- On Jan. 30 the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new collaborative broadband pilot program with Coppin State…
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City of Abraham Church and Ministries offers GED program to students in Baltimore
The Afro- The North Avenue Learning Initiative, a program run by City of Abraham Church and Ministries (COACM) is searching…
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Brooklyn O’Malley Boys and Girls Club: providing a calm refuge in the midst of Baltimore’s surge of youth violence
The Afro- Kids who find refuge at Brooklyn O’Malley Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore after school now have…
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BHM Events on Campus and MOLAA
The Precinct Reporter News Group- At Cal State University Long Beach, the breakout of cultural highlights starts Friday, February 3.…
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Black History Month Health Events Look at Race Bias
Precinct Reporter News- Long before race bias in health systems was trending, Ernesta Wright was pushing advocacy, trying to debunk…
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Dillard University Investiture Weekend Celebration to Install Dr. Rochelle L. Ford, APR, As Its Eighth President
New Orleans Data News Weekly- Dillard University held several events this past weekend to install Dr. Rochelle L. Ford, APR,…
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Texas Southern University named to NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy
Houston Forward Times- Texas Southern University (TSU) has been named to the NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy, joining 14 other…
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At Age 88, Birmingham Radio Legend Shelley Stewart: ‘I Ain’t Tired Yet’
The Birmingham Times- It’s an unseasonably warm January morning, and Dr. Shelley Stewart is sitting in his home office in…
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Attorney J. Mason Davis Forged a United Way For Students and Lawyers
The Birmingham Times- In 2019, the United Way of Central Alabama announced the launch of the J. Mason Davis Leadership…
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Black Leaders Ready to ‘Fight Like Hell’ Over African American Course Rejection
Free Press of Jacksonville- By Ryan Dailey – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – TALLAHASSEE — Saying that an African…
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LBCC Students Get Ready for Male Success Initiative
The Precinct Reporter News Group- Students will have one less thing to worry about this year at Long Beach City…
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Child poverty, transportation and schools in proposed state budget for next fiscal year
The Afro- Just two days into his historic term, Gov. Wes Moore unveiled a proposed budget that spells out his…
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Black students are still experiencing pandemic trauma
The Afro- Even as kids attend school in-person full-time again and life slowly returns to normal, they aren’t going to…
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Macy’s to hold month-long donation campaign to benefit United Negro College Fund
The Afro- To celebrate Black History Month, Macy’s on Feb. 1 will launch Black History. Black Brilliance., a month-long donation…
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Florida to Black People: We’re Not Teaching Your History
The Afro- The Florida Department of Education officially launched its 2023 Black History Month Student and Educator Contests with the…
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Education department announces new actions on Student Loan Relief
The Afro- Department of Education officials recently announced an overhaul of the federal government’s income-driven repayment plan to provide relief…
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Black men making a difference as mentors to young male students
The Afro- When Terrell Arrington was trying to steer an academic path through Prince George’s Community College in 2009, the…
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Breaking the School-to-Prison Cycle of Kids with Disabilities
The Afro- Whether it’s autism or dyslexia, emotional disturbances, or a hearing impairment, it’s easy for students with disabilities to…
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Morgan State trounces Coppin State in basketball double-header
The Afro- The Morgan State Bears clawed their way to victory in the anticipated annual matchup against crosstown rival Coppin…
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: six organizations with a social justice mission
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The age-old adage tells us to put our money where our mouth is.…
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Black Women were front and center in House Speaker saga
The Afro- For the millions of people who watched a leaderless House of Representatives convene for the first week of…
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Advocates urge educators to address student grief in school
THE AFRO- The COVID-19 pandemic and America’s continuing struggle with gun violence have shined a long overdue spotlight on the…
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Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet named CEO of the National Association of Social Workers
The Afro- Morgan State University (MSU) professor Anthony Estreet, Ph.D, has been selected to step into the role of chief…
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Spotlight on Black excellence: twin brothers walk out their purpose with perseverance and grace
The Afro- Rasul and Malachi Wright know how to bring in a new year. The twin brothers, who closed out…
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Howard Law students assess United Nations’ progress on sustainable development goals
The Afro- The United Nations (UN) recently held the inaugural sessions of the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent…
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Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Morgan State University
The NNPA's Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Baltimore MD's Morgan State University. On…
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Former UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski donates $200,000 to BEYA STEM programs
The Afro- For over three decades, BEYA has showcased the outstanding contributions of some of the most innovative people in…
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Durant Family Foundation gifts Bowie State University $500,000 to transform its basketball arena
The Afro- The Durant Family Foundation and Bowie State University (BSU) have announced a $500,000 award to the institution. BSU…
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LIVESTREAM — “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?” HBCUs & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Intentional, professional and thoroughly committed to the proliferation and transformation of colleges and universities that serve underrepresented men and women…
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Hidden Toll: Thousands of Schools Fail to Count Homeless Students
ATLANTA TRIBUNE — In 2021, the American Rescue Plan made $800 million available to states and districts to identify and…
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Affirmative Action — Does it Have a Future?
CHICAGO DEFENDER — A recent Gallup Poll found that statistically 62 percent of Americans “generally” support affirmative action. However, nearly…
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Building a Black Male Pipeline into Public Education
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “Innovation,” “brotherhood,” and “Black excellence” were some of the words used by Wright, and other panelists and…
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Education Interviews: Close Up Conversations — Dr. Robert E. Smith
Interview with Dr. Robert E. Smith, philanthropist and entrepreneur, and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the…
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Coppin State University Launches Brand Campaign
The Afro- BALTIMORE – Coppin State University recently launched its In brand awareness campaign, which will support the university in…
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Johns Hopkins’ Baltimore Scholars Program renamed to honor Elijah Cummings
The Afro- A financial aid program offering scholarships to high-achieving Baltimore City and D.C. public school graduates accepted into Johns…
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Education was on the ballot; Here’s how key issues played out
The Afro- A week after the midterm elections, not all of the races have been called, but we’re starting to…
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PRESS ROOM: Howard University hosts Congress members for Glory: Conversations on the CROWN Act
The Afro- (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – Howard University welcomed members of Congress recently to engage with students about the…
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