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Re-Fueling Jet Magazine Where Everyone Can Be ‘Beauty of the Week’
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Remember “Beauty of the Week,” Jet magazine’s famous page 43, which featured Black women college students, actors, nurses, and everyday girls […]
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Efforts to Oust Johnson Middle School Principal Continue - The Washington Informer
As the school year comes to a close, teachers and other staff members at John Hayden Johnson Middle School in Southeast remain resolute in securing the removal of the principal. The post Efforts to Oust Johnson Middle School Principal Continue appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Three D.C. Schools Go Virtual Again Amid COVID Surge - The Washington Informer
D.C. Public Schools said three of its schools will revert to virtual learning until the winter break because of rising coronavirus cases. The post Three D.C. Schools Go Virtual Again Amid COVID Surge appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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DCPS, Teachers’ Union Strike Tentative Deal on Reopening Plan
D.C. Public Schools and the city's teachers' union have tentatively come to terms regarding a plan for when and how schools might return to full in-person learning.
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Attorney General’s Office Denies Helping Holy Names University Sell Campus, Contrary to HNU’s Claims | Post News Group
In a recent letter to City of Oakland officials, Jeanine Hawk, HNU’s vice president for finance and administration, claimed that the university has been working closely with Bonta’s office and that the university’s decision to sell the property to the highest bidder is based on and guided by
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More than 50 years after the civil rights movement, governments continue to usurp Black power, nullifying the will of the people 
OPINION: The state and federal lawmakers hijacking local governance in Washington, D.C., and Jackson, Mississippi, condescend to claim they’re doing
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Arbiter Approves Reopening D.C. Schools: Report
D.C. Public Schools can resume in-person instruction this week, ruled an arbiter chosen to mediate a conflict between the school system’s leadership and the Washington Teachers' Union.
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VP Harris Unveils $1B African Investment During Continent Visit
Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic trip to Africa continued with the launch of global initiatives on the economic empowerment of women, totaling more than $1 billion.  The post VP Harris Unveils $1B African Investment During Continent Visit appeared first on The Washington I
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D0 or Die Politics: Degrading Attitude of Nigerian Politicians - African Voice Newspaper
Election rigging is not new in Nigerian politics. It has been present in Nigeria before political independence. Starting from the 1959 elections to those elections after political independence in 1960, the level of election rigging has increased over time.  By Olakunle Agboola - Elections in
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COMMENTARY: Make Banks Make Good on Their Pledge to End Fossil Fuel Financing
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Proposal to put unruly passengers on no-fly list introduced in Congress
(WASHINGTON) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers re-introduced legislation Wednesday that would create a no-fly list for passengers fined or convicted for assaulting crew members on board an aircraft. The… The post Proposal to put unruly passengers on no-fly list introduced in Congress appeared
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School Resource Officers Are Being Eliminated in DC Public Schools
Council voted to reduce the number of school resource officers in public and charter schools so that the program will end in 2025.  The school resource officer program is run […] The post School Resource Officers Are Being Eliminated in DC Public Schools appeared first on The Wa
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D.C. School Teachers, Mayor Bowser Reach Tentative Deal
The Washington Teachers' Union and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, ending negotiations that had been drawn out over several months.  The post D.C. School Teachers, Mayor Bowser Reach Tentative Deal appeared first on The Washington I
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Texas Observer, the legendary liberal magazine, is shutting down news
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DCPS Updates Safety Guidelines for Reopening Schools - The Washington Informer
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Former Fugees member faces federal trial as potential jurors are questioned about star-studded witness list - The Atlanta Voice
(CNN) - Jury selection in the federal trial of former Fugees rapper Pras Michel began Monday, kicking off what is expected to be a weekslong trial that could feature testimony from high-ranking politicians, famous actors and business moguls. The Grammy-winning artist is accused of
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Mayor Andre Dickens To Deliver 'State Of The City' Address, Here's What Should Be Expected | Atlanta Daily World
On March 28, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will deliver his 'State of the City' address. The annual address provides citizens updates on how the city is fairing, policies, and plans for the future. Although Dickens has yet to reveal plans on what he will discuss, there are several key issues that
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Pres. Biden Visits California Community Devastated by Gun Violence
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Parents in D.C. Express Concerns About CARE Classroom Staffing
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D.C. Parents Demand Clarity from OSSE on Continuing Bus Delays
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman calls Republicans 'cowards' during heated argument outside House floor
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Biden's pick to lead the FAA withdraws from nomination - The Atlanta Voice
(CNN) - President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration is withdrawing his name from nomination due to 'an onslaught of unfounded Republican attacks' on the nominee's service and experience, a White House official told CNN. Phillip Washington's nomination wa
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DCPS Teacher's Death Alarms Union Amid Battle Over In-Person Learning - The Washington Informer
The ongoing battle between D.C. Public Schools and the Washington Teachers' Union about reopening schools has centered on whether protocols put in place could curb the spread of COVID-19. A week into Term 3 in-person learning, WTU leaders say they remain resolute in expressing their
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VP Harris Unveils $1 Billion African Investment During Historic Continent Visit
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic trip to Africa continued with the launch of global initiatives on the economic empowerment of women, […]
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Biden's Justice Dept. keeps hard line in death row cases
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Vice President Harris' historic trip to Africa signals America 'means business'
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