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Activist Angela Davis to Speak at CSUSB April 17
THE AFRO- Angela Davis, American political activist, philosopher, academic and author, will visit Cal State San Bernardino on April 17.…
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Oh, White fragility: Florida school bans Ruby Bridges film
The Afro- After blocking AP African American Studies from being taught in its schools, Florida is at again. In today’s…
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Conservative Groups Don’t Speak for All Moms
The Afro- The far-right group Moms for Liberty is a marquee example with an especially insidious name. The group is…
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AFRO review: a look at lesser known figures of Black history
THE AFRO- Each year Americans flock to the history books in search of stories about great Black heroes in time.…
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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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Law Students Tackle Racial Inequity in Legal System
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Law students from D.C., Texas and Louisiana converged on the second floor of the Conrad Hotel in…
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The Morgan Project Hosts Conflict and Courage Workshop in Birmingham
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The workshop was hosted by The Morgan Project, a Birmingham-based social justice initiative and held in…
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Scholarships Program to be Launched for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Across the Nation
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — The historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) success is the primary driver that powers mobility rates…
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Interview with NEA President Rebecca Pringle
Becky Pringle is president of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest labor union. Becky is a middle school science…
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Black and Hispanic Students Find Their Voice Through Civics Education in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — The civics education program provides space for marginalized students of color to dream and create actionable change.…
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Here’s why Black kids need Black books
THE ATLANTA VOICE — In a 2009 TED Talk that’s been viewed 31 million times, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie…
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LEGACY: Ralph Prater – Memphis State Eight pioneer
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Ralph Prater, one of the trailblazing “Memphis State Eight,” died Monday (Aug. 8) in San Francisco,…
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Community Gathers as Ribbon is Cut on The Tate Etienne Prevost Center
NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE — From home on television, she saw the angry mobs and admits to being “terrified” as the…
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Black sororities have stood at the forefront of Black achievement for more than a century
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Young Black women who liked the groups’ insistence on equality and racial justice responded by creating…
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Black Educators Take on Hesitancy as Gov. Newsom Issues COVID Vaccination Mandate
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — California’s school vaccination mandate will take effect for students enrolled in grades 7 through 12 one semester…
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Congressional Hearing Digs into the Roots, Contributions of HBCUs
NEW TRI-STATE-DEFENDER — The Oct. 6 hearing, titled “Homecoming: The Historical Roots and Continued Contributions of Historically Black Colleges and…
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Interview with Sekou Biddle, Vice President UNCF Advocacy and Student Professional Development
This month, NNPA President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., conducted videotaped interviews with education experts, community activists, and…
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong…
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