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Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders
THE AFRO- To train more Black doctors, the federal government needs to bolster funding and make more training slots available…
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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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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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Sci High Celebrates 30 Years in STEM Education
New Orleans Data News Weekly- New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School also known as Sci High, celebrated its…
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Actor Hopes Playwright’s Life Inspires Today’s Youth
THE NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE- The struggles of the Black community, the power of resilience, and the unwavering demand for respect.…
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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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Attorney General Raoul Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Veterans’ Rights
Chicago Defender- Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general, asked the Supreme…
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Black Restaurant Accelerator Participants Talk About the Perks of the Program
The New Orleans Tribune- Several local Black food entrepreneurs have benefited from the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program offered by the…
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Celebrating the Life of Legendary Saxophonist Edward “Kidd” Jordan
New Orleans Data News Weekly- Legendary Saxophonist Sir Edward “Kidd” Jordan passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in…
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BESE calls on legislature to fund school resource officers
The Louisiana Weekly- The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is calling on the legislature to fund school resource…
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Local After School Program Receives NASA Grant: Anna’s Place will use funding to increase STEM programming for students
The New Orleans Tribune- Anna’s Place, a local K-12 after-school program, recently received a $39,197 grant from NASA to implement…
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Family ties: cousins Angel Reese and Jordan Hawkins both secure NCAA championship titles
THE AFRO- Social media networks and traditional media alike were set ablaze after the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)…
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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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Florida is just the latest battlefield in Republicans’ war on education
The Afro- It’s been a few weeks since a mess started boiling over in Florida with the rollout of the…
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‘1619 Project’ docuseries gives voice to untold history
THE LOUISIANA WEEKLY- In the trailer for the new Hulu docuseries on the groundbreaking “1619 Project,” creator and host Nikole…
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Another study links poverty to poor results at Louisiana schools
The Louisiana Weekly- (lailluminator.com) — A recent state analysis of Louisiana schools reflects what numerous other studies across the country…
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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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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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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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Louisiana Takes the “Count” Out of Accountability
NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE — There are something like 420 or so public high schools in Louisiana, and according to current…
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Back to School: A Lesson for Success
DATA NEWS WEEKLY — According to its website, nolapublicschools.com it states that “We are a community of public schools devoted…
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Eric B. Williams II Celebrated as First Black Valedictorian of South Texas College of Law Houston
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Eric B. Williams II was the first Black male to serve as editor-in-chief of the South…
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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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A Look at the Orleans Parish Schools Superintendent Finalists
NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE — The Orleans Parish School Board has named Marshall Tuck, Dr. Avis Williams, and Andre L. Wright as the top three…
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$1.7 trillion student debt drowns HBCU borrowers
LOUISIANA WEEKLY — When median family incomes are compared by race, the ability to finance college education shows stark differences.…
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LIVESTREAM — DR. REYNOLD VERRET, PRESIDENT OF XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Dr. Reynold Verret is the sixth president and second lay leader of Xavier University of Louisiana. Of the 107 historically…
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‘A school year unlike any other’: As city schools start year virtually, figuring out special education is a challenge for educators, parents
LOUISIANA WEEKLY — Parent Roby Chavez has two boys with special education needs at Bricolage Academy. In the spring, he…
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Dr. Ladson-Billings Earns 2020 NNPA Leadership in Education Award
2020 NNPA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS — “We have COVID, we have anti-Black, we have the very tenuous economy and we…
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As schools reopen amid COVID-19, teachers worry about their mental health
By Natalie Krebs, Indianapolis Recorder Teaching is already challenging enough without a pandemic shaking up how the classroom operates. As…
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Virginia High School Students Can Now Take Black History Courses
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Black history is American history, but for too long, the story we have told was insufficient and…
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Educator Spotlight: Donald Hense
Three-quarters of the students enrolled in Friendship schools in D.C. are from Wards 7 and 8, the city's two poorest…
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OPINION: Importance of Educators of Color for Black & Brown Students
Ron Rice Jr. is a former two term Newark, NJ city councilman, chief advisor to the New Jersey Department of…
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Youngest NOLA Public School Students Set to Return to Classrooms Starting Next Week
NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE — School Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. confirmed that Pre-K- through fourth grade students will start returning to…
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AT&T and STEM NOLA Support Parents, Teachers and Students Throughout COVID-19 School Closures
DATA NEWS WEEKLY — “Dr. Mackie and STEM NOLA have been a consistent presence over the years in New Orleans…
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