Legislation
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet the Maryland legislators who got their start in the classroom
This week, the AFRO spoke with state legislators who made a pitstop in the classroom before joining the state legislature.…
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Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders
By Jeff Amy, The Associated Press To train more Black doctors, the federal government needs to bolster funding and make…
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Supreme Court’s latest decision on student loans brings relief to some
The Afro- For some borrowers nationwide, student loan payments may soon be a thing of the past. That’s because recently,…
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NOLA Public Schools considers third tier of charter school warnings
The Louisiana Weekly- The NOLA Public Schools district is proposing a third — and more severe — tier of warnings…
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Gov. Edwards calls for teacher pay raises amid big surplus
The Louisiana Weekly- Gov. John Bel Edwards joined lawmakers at the start of the regular session Monday (April 10) to…
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These organizations connect students with diverse books
The Afro- States across the country are removing books from classroom shelves and school libraries, and there are bans and…
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Black history isn’t ‘controversial,’ it’s real life
By Svante Myrick Black history is the undeniable history of this country, its people, actions, triumphs and atrocities. Yet, Black…
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Existing service year programs may provide model for Moore proposal
The Afro- While details of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s service year option for high school graduates are still being worked…
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Maryland lawmakers introduce bills expanding student school board member voting rights
The Afro- A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would change that. HB 402, sponsored by state Del. Jay Jacobs,…
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Officials respond to report stating 23 Baltimore City Public Schools have no students proficient in math
The Afro- Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) representatives are responding to outrage over the disclosure that 23 City Schools…
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES ONLINE SAFETY WEBINARS AHEAD OF SAFER INTERNET DAY
Chicago Defender- In recognition of Safer Internet Day on Feb. 7, Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced two webinars focused…
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A Brief History of the Black Church’s Diversity, and its Vital Role in American Political History
SAN DIEGO VOICE AND VIEWPOINT- With religious affiliation on the decline, continuing racism and increasing income inequality, some scholars and…
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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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African American Mayors Association awards Marion Barry Jr. Award to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser
THE AFRO- On Jan. 20, the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) announced D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, as the inaugural recipient…
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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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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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COMMENTARY: Ruining Our Schools with Politics!
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — If we continue down this path, we will find our school systems operating at a very…
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Congressman Bennie Thompson Applauds $7.9 Million in Funding to Close Homework Gap
THE OAKLAND POST — The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF), which was created as part of…
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California Democratic Party Adopts Platform Language Prioritizing Black Student Achievement
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “One of our core values is to educate,” said Calvin Harrell, President, Community Democratic Club — one…
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Pell Grant increases denied to students at Career College
The Pell Grant program, which dates back a half-century, has been among the strongest support to expanding access for low-income…
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Biden Administration Corrects Misinformation on HBCU Funding
NNPA NEWSWIRE — There are several HBCU graduates serving in senior roles in the Biden-Harris Administration, including Director of the…
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California Education Leaders Discuss Black Student Disparities
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “Students don’t see themselves in those who are teaching them. And those who are teaching them —…
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Federation files motion on behalf of Black Farmers, to intervene in Texas lawsuit, which blocks $4 billion debt relief in Section 1005 of the American Rescue Plan
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — “The USDA has a documented history of discriminating against Black people and communities of color. The…
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NNPA Education Awareness Program Interview with John King, President and CEO of Education Trust
National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., interviews Dr. John King, President and CEO of…
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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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