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School Principal Tells Black Teen She Cant Graduate Because of Her Braids
Kienjanae KJ Hooper, an 18-year old high school senior from Texas, says she was heartbroken when the principal at her school told her she was not allowed to march and graduate at the in-person ceremony unless she removes or covers her braids.
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Some California schools delay in-person classes as coronavirus surges - Black Voice News
In summary Schools across the state aren’t sure they can come up with procedures — and the money to implement them — to keep kids safe before class is scheduled to begin this fall. In the first week of June, a food services employee in the El Centro Elementary School District in Imperial County
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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
CPS showing effort to educate and support Black children | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Isi Frank Ativie Community workshops invite residents’ input Every child has at least two impressions on how they view the idea of going to school. Some children enjoy rising up every morning to attend school; others aren’t enthusiastic about performing this daily routine. But within the last
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Coalition Asks Schools To Broaden Approach to African American Studies - African American News Today - EIN News
The creation of African American and Latin American and Puerto developing specific course offerings in African-American and black studies, Puerto Rican
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Botswana coronavirus: Gaborone lockdown lifted, schools to reopen
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Jones, Williams led Henry in 1990
Thirty years ago, senior Leonard Jones and junior Martez Williams shocked everyone but themselves and Head Coach James Cook. Source
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Lafayette A. Tillman: Prominent Early Kansas Leader
Lafayette A. Tillman was one of Kansas most prominent leaders during his time. He served as a barber and policeman. Tillman was born in Evansville, Indiana, but not much else is known about his childhood. After graduating from public schools, he entered Oberlin College. He continued his studies at
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MACAYLE N. WADE, McKeesport Area High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Macayle N. Wade, as she graduated from McKeesport Area High School.   The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MACAYLE N. WADE, McKeesport Area High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DAYSHAIYLAH KONIK, McKeesport Area High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Dayshaiylah Konik, as she graduated from McKeesport Area High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DAYSHAIYLAH KONIK, McKeesport Area High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Africa: Delivering Learning With Broadcast and Online Together - an African Opportunity As School Lockdowns Lengthen
[Balancing Act] London -- With the Kenyan Government closing public schools until 2021 and saying students will repeat a year, the focus is now really on how parents, pupils and teachers can ensure their children will continue to learn. Russell Southwood looks at some of the initiatives across the
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Cameroon accused of treating coronavirus lightly | Africanews
Measures to combat the novel coronavirus in Cameroon are triggering an avalanche of criticism in one of the countries most affected by the pandemic in sub-Saharan
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PEP delight! - Ten-year-old aces exams to secure place at Calabar High
TEN-YEAR-OLD RICQUAN Wright never sat in a grade-five class at St Michael’s Primary School. He exuded confidence and displayed a brilliant work ethic that propelled his teacher to recommend that he sit the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams, a year...
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Melrose doubles up on valedictorians - TSDMemphis.com
To say Camille “Cami” Taylor and Tarrell Charles were fierce academic rivals at Melrose High School would be inaccurate. As a matter of fact, Taylor and Charles are “best buds.” Not only were they school mates, they both work in FedEx hub. Both were eyeing that valedictorian spot well before senior
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—JAIDON BERRY, Sto-Rox High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Jaidon Berry, as he graduated from Sto-Rox High School.  The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—JAIDON BERRY, Sto-Rox High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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HISD releases proposed year-round 2020-2021 school calendar - DefenderNetwork.com
While Houston ISD says it is still looking at all options to make adjustments for the upcoming school year in response to COVID-19, they recently released their proposed 2020-2021 academic calendar. In May, the school district said it was considering a year-round calendar after COVID-19 cut
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Second Black Woman Enters Race For Virginia Governor
Jennifer McClellan is one of two Black women in the race.
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K12 Inc. Announces $10 Million Scholarship Donation for Black Students - Black Voice News
K12 Inc, is preparing to donate $10 million dollars in scholarships to help Black students. The nonprofit based in Herndon, Virginia focuses on online education and technology programs for students of all ages to reach their full potential. “At K12, we support eliminating racism, prejudice, and
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A rare occurrence: Spelling bee champion is member of winning Schools Challenge Quiz team
Dave Rodney/Gleaner Writer Chaunté Blackwood, a 17-year-old student at Ardenne High School in St Andrew, has just accomplished a feat that has not happened in recent times - if ever. She is a National Spelling Bee champion who is also a team...
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Last hurrah for Dunrobin Primary seniors - School-leavers go out in style in drive-through graduation
Maciann McDermott was all smiles as she waited in the procession of vehicles decorated with balloons, banners and other paraphernalia for Dunrobin Primary School’s drive-through graduation on Thursday. For the first in more than three months, she...
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WANTED: Residents to join conversations about racial equity in proposed bond 2020
Dallas ISD’s Racial Equity Office (REO) is calling on communities in the city’s southern sector to help define what racial equity will look like in Dallas ISD’s proposed Bond 2020 package of school and facility improvements.  REO has scheduled a series of community conversations to support its
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—NATEL BLESSITT, Pittsburgh Obama High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Natel Blessitt, as he graduated from Pittsburgh Obama High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—NATEL BLESSITT, Pittsburgh Obama High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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State releases guidelines for school reopening
Georgia school officials released guidelines Monday on how to reopen the state’s public schools for the 2020- 2021 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. The guideline document, called “Georgia’s Path to Recovery for K-12 Schools,” outlines steps local schools should take to prevent the highly
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Ralph Cooper Inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2020 - Houston Forward Times
Sports Radio Legend and Longtime On-Air Personality Got His Start at the Forward Times One The post Ralph Cooper Inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2020 appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Lockdown: Pupils miss meals as virus limits school return | News24
Before the pandemic, around nine million children in state-run schools received a meal per day as part of a government-led nutrition programme.
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When a Spanish Town gang wanted to kill Wheatley's son
Javon Wheatley is not well known in Jamaica. But his dad is.The first born of former Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley was marked for death by a certain infamous gang which still operates in the Spanish Town area of St Catherine, at a time when his father was trying to clean up the former Jamaica
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Texas orders schools to offer in-person classes if they receive state funding - DefenderNetwork.com
Texas officials are reportedly ordering schools to offer in-person classes in order to receive state funding. Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced the requirement Tuesday, according to the San Antonio Express-News, the same day the Texas Education Agency released its guidelines for resuming
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William D. Mackey: Leader in the Fight to Increase Funding for the Indiana Fair Employment Practices Program
William D. Mackey was an attorney and key figure in the fight to increase funding for the Indiana Fair Employment Practices
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Analysis: Florida's virus record exemplifies growing disaster of early state openings - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The Sunshine State recorded more than 15,000 new infections on Sunday -- the highest number of new cases in a single day by any state -- as the pandemic raged across southern and western heartlands including Texas, Georgia and Arizona. The surge came two months after many states, disregarding
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School Choice Victory at Supreme Court Will Advance Black Lives | The Orlando Advocate
Discriminatory Blaine Amendments Denied Educational Opportunities to Families in Need Washington, D.C. – Todays U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Montanas discriminatory Blaine Amendment was cheered by members of theProject 21black leadership network, who called it a major win for poor and
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WANTED: Residents to join conversations about racial equity in proposed bond 2020 - North Dallas Gazette
Dallas ISD’s Racial Equity Office (REO) is calling on communities in the city’s southern sector to help define what racial equity will look like in Dallas ISD’s proposed Bond 2020 package of school and facility improvements. REO has scheduled a series of community conversations to support its
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