Five years after the murder of George Floyd, many school districts have failed to fulfill their promises to remove armed officers and replace them with counselors and restorative justice programs, instead expanding policing in schools with surveillance software and AI tools that disproportionately police Black children.
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George Floyd Square Remains a Sacred Site for Healing, Justice, and Joy
George Floyd Square in Minneapolis remains a site of remembrance and healing five years after Floyd’s murder, and the community is continuing to work towards justice and a safer world.
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Friday Newsletter: May 23, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 23rd, 2025 Local National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Mental Health Culture Spirituality
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Honors Teen Leaders at 2025 Youth of the Year Event
The 2025 Southwest Youth of the Year awards celebrated the achievements of young leaders from military families and local communities, with Ximena V. from McAllen, Texas, receiving the award and a $20,000 scholarship.
Posted inHealth
Treatment by Us, for Us: The Critical Need for Black Psychiatrists
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by mental health issues, and the lack of Black psychiatrists is a significant barrier to addressing this crisis, as Black patients often receive misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment.
Posted inEducation
Don’t Call It a Comeback, Segregated Schools Have Been Here for Years
The U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to end a long-standing federal school desegregation order in Louisiana could signal the beginning of a bigger unraveling of the legal protections Brown v. Board made possible for Black students, who are already facing racial inequities in access to quality education.
Posted inOpinion
With SB 2617, Texas Republicans Push to Indoctrinate Public School Students…Again
Texas lawmakers like state senator Brendan Creighton are pushing to indoctrinate public school students with Christian beliefs rather than provide them with accurate information, which could further hinder their academic progress.
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Wednesday Newsletter: May 21, 2025 (updated)
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 IKYMI Local Education Health Entertainment Sports National The Texas Lege
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NIU’s Grassroots Push for Diversity in an Anti-DEI Era
Northern Illinois University students and faculty are coming together to create grassroots solutions for racial healing, such as healing circles and curriculum reform, to counteract the federal government’s anti-DEI policies.
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Will Black Students Lose More Support Without Desegregation?
The Department of Justice ending a federal school desegregation order in Louisiana could signal a shift towards dismantling legal protections for Black students, leading to increased racial segregation and inequitable access to quality education.
