Nelson Mandela, a young boy from a small African village, became a leader in the fight against apartheid, spent 27 years in prison, and eventually became the first Black president of South Africa, leaving a legacy of hope and forgiveness.
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New Free Guitar Classes Launch in Deep Ellum, Centering Black Musical Legacy
Deep Ellum’s community arts initiative, led by Jess Garland and Kierra Gray Thomas, offers free guitar classes to honor the city’s legacy of Black musical innovation and foster creativity, cultural awareness, and community connection.
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Ida B. Wells: Princess of the Press
Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and activist, exposed the truth about lynchings in the Jim Crow South, becoming the first Black woman to run for an Illinois State Senate seat, and in a time where journalism is being attacked, we can learn from her muckraking journalism.
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Teachers Union’s AI Deal Raises Questions—and Concerns
The American Federation of Teachers has partnered with tech giants Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to launch the National Academy for A.I. Instruction, a $23 million initiative aimed at providing access to free AI training and curriculum for all 1.8 million members of the AFT, but critics question if AI can truly enhance teaching and learning.
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White Coats and Brotherhood: Young Black Men Reclaiming Their Story
The Young Doctors Project, founded by Dr. Malcolm Woodland and Dr. Torian Easterling, is a program that mentors and supports young Black men in the DMV, Roanoke, VA, and NYC, to pursue careers in health and medicine, while also giving back to their communities.
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Are Traditional College Majors Still Relevant in Today’s Economy?
Colleges and universities are struggling to survive due to declining enrollment, rising tuition, and skepticism about the value of a college degree, and are responding by adding new high-demand majors and allowing students to bundle smaller modules into a customizable, modular major.
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Bethune’s Legacy: The Power of Education
Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator and civil rights activist, founded institutions to provide education to Black students, and served as a leader in various federal agencies, demonstrating the importance of education and knowledge in the fight for civil rights and progress.
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Dallas College Students Win Big at National SkillsUSA Competition
Dallas College students won a total of 18 medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, with some students earning job offers, full-ride scholarships, and professional tools.
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Explore Trades and Win Meta Quest 2 at Tulsa Welding School’s July 4 Event
The Tulsa Welding School (in Irving) is hosting a “Freedom to Explore – Tour the Trades” event on July 4, 2025, where prospective students can enter a raffle to win a Meta Quest 2.
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Can College-Prep Programs Survive Trump’s War on DEI?
The Trump administration has warned colleges that they will lose funding for admissions programs that “favor one race over another”, putting programs like the VIP Scholars Program at UCLA and the University of Southern California’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative at risk of losing federal funding.