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Biden to Graduates of Historically Black Howard University: US History Hasn’t Been a ‘Fairy Tale’

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday told graduates of a leading historically Black university that American history…

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College enrollment down-except at HBCUs

The Afro- Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of…

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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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20th Annual DC/MD Black College Expo™ March 18th at Bowie State

THE AFRO- At the expo, students can be accepted to a college on the spot, have their college application fees…

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By any measure or metric, Prince George’s County is the move for the FBI relocation

The Afro- By every objective measure, the Maryland sites in the running to host the new and improved Federal Bureau…

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Annual Black Leading Women Celebration takes place in Baltimore

The Afro- Black women took the spotlight at a recent annual event hosted by Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC),…

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Biden’s student loan forgiveness program remains on pause, many borrowers hope for relief

The Afro- President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Education announced their three-part plan to provide assistance to working…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Teacher Contract Negotiations at a Standstill

WASHINGTON INFORMER — WTU President Jacqueline Pogue-Lyons said she remains adamant about securing a cost-of-living pay raise while preserving benefits…

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Black Professional Scuba Divers Talk Up Ocean Careers

THE WASHINGTON INFORMER — Educating people about scuba diving careers is a top objective of the National Association of Black…

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NNPA Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected Class of 2021 Highlights

A $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP, $5,000 STIPEND AND A VIRTUAL JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP OF A LIFETIME! Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association…

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While Some Minority Students and Teachers Thrive in Distant Learning, Others Struggle Daily

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "There's a bunch of research about the value add of Black teachers in school. It turns out…

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OP-ED: Student Loan Debt is a Crisis

Today, student loan debt is the second greatest source of individual debt, only behind mortgages, according to the Federal Reserve.…

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Lakisha Young, Oakland Reach

In a city looking for stability after 13 superintendents in 20 years, Oakland Reach has become a steady source of…

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