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The end of summer is drawing near, and the return to school is upon us. With the ongoing conundrum of returning to the classroom full-time, implementing the hybrid method, or … Continued
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Biden's Build Back Better Plan Proposes Free Tuition To HBCUs
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has focused on Black education as part of his Build Back Better proposal offering free tuition to HBCUs.
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Budget Changes Rules In The Middle Of The Game — The Sacramento Observer
OPINION - Governor Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Los Angeles) and Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) recently struck a deal that would hurt thousands of California’s Black and Latino children. The deal involves SB 98, a trailer bill to the state budget that
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Camille Cosby Opens Up to the Black Press in an Exclusive Historic Interview | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "This is a pivotal time, in our nation's history, to force positive changes within all of our institutions which are rampant with racist behaviors – federal and state, healthcare, education, corporations, including corporate media, Wall Street – which is appropriately named because
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For 90% of Students, School Will be Online — The Sacramento Observer
(CALMATTERS) - It’s official: At least 90% of California students will begin the school year with online learning. The order, which Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday, marks an unprecedented level of state intervention into the operations of more than 1,000 local districts. It also carries massive
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Social justice argument on Delta tunnel project doesn’t hold water - Black Voice News
In summary Every single Californian deserves access to clean, reliable, affordable water, but the most disadvantaged communities in California, will not be helped by a tunnel. By John Vasquez of Vacaville and Chuck Winn of Ripon John Vasquez is a member of the Solano County Board of
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How to Register Your Child Online for 2020-2021 Birmingham School Year
The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Schools (BCS) is offering online registration for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year which begins August 24. Here's how to register your child for school: Kindergarten and New Students Go to www.bhamcityschools.org/registration. Click on 'New Student
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$20M gift is largest in Tuskegee University’s nearly 140-year history
WSFA Staff TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WSFA) - One of the world’s richest women has donated $20 million to Tuskegee University, making it the largest single gift in the university’s nearly 140-year history. Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily D. McNair accepted the gift Tuesday from philanthropist MacKenzie
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John Lewis: Civil Rights Lion Gets into Good Trouble in Dawn Porter Documentary - Black Voice News
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OP-ED: We Can't Let This Moment Pass | BlackPressUSA
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Governor Abbott Provides Update On COVID-19 Response | East Texas Review
Urges Texans To Follow Guidelines COVID-19 is now spreading at an unacceptable rate in the state of Texas, and it must be corralled, said Governor Abbott AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas continued response to COVID-19. The Governor discussed several steps the state is
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Voices of Our Youth: Updates from the St. Pete Youth Farm & more
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TSTA: Governor in too big a hurry to reopen schools while pandemic is still raging | East Texas Review
Texas State Teachers Association President Noel Candelaria issued the following statement on school openings: “When schools are reopened, the governor and the Texas Education Agency must require, among other things, that all students, employees and anyone visiting a school have a mask available and
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'I Was Asked If I Stole My Car': Black Diplomats Describe Harassment At U.S. Borders - African American News Today - EIN News
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The Pandemic Highlights the Lack of Appreciation for Teachers | Chicago Defender
At the beginning of the Coronavirus, pandemic parents had the chance to experience the joys and trials of homeschooling their children. As each day went on, teachers dished out practical … Continued
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Amber Anderson, Founder of Black is Gold Organization on Mentoring and Creating a Space for Black Girls in Middle School and Beyond | Chicago Defender

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The Longview Chamber Partners with the U.S. Chamber to Launch a National Initiative on Inequality of Opportunity | East Texas Review
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Audit: Don’t make it easier to force mentally ill Californians into treatment — just improve treatment - Black Voice News
California’s half-century-old involuntary mental health treatment law isn’t broken, but much of the system meant to serve those with serious mental illness is, state auditors concluded in a much-anticipated report released today. Some critics have called for rewriting state law to make it easier to
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