One of the most controversial rules drawing significant pushback is the alteration of the standards of instruction for African American history. By Stacy M. BrownOriginally appeared in NNPA Florida’s Board […]
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“Unbearable”: Doctors treating trans kids are leaving Texas, exacerbating adolescent care crisis
By William Melhado Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Texas doctors fear a new era of government intrusion into medicine as lawmakers ban transition care for kids following prohibitions on […]
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Breaking the Cycle of Student Hunger During Summer
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black With 32% of Black families needing help feeding school-age kids, organizations like Connecting Kids to Meals pick up the slack when […]
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Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III named successor to Rev. Jesse Jackson as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition
By Lena Foster Civil rights activist and leader Rev. Jesse Jackson officially announced Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III, as the new President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Sunday, […]
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Kappa Kamp Leadership Program Hosts 28th Annual Enrichment Camp for Boys Ages 12-16 at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, TX
Maurice A. West, Kappa League Dallas Director, is geared up to host the 28th Annual Kappa Kamp at Paul Quinn College, July 23-29, 2023. Kappa Kamp is an enrichment camp […]
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The Top 3 Challenges Facing Black Teachers
By Maya Pottiger Overall teacher well-being has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but Black teachers are struggling. It’s been a tumultuous couple of years for teachers, but things are finally looking […]
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Average student loan payments to top $200 once resumed
By Chris Horymski Millions of student loan borrowers will soon be adding a monthly student loan payment on top of the other household bills like credit cards and car loans. […]
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History of affirmative action in higher education
By Joseph Lamour On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled in two cases—regarding Harvard and the University of North Carolina’s admissions practices—that using race as a factor for college […]
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CAMP EXPOSURE RETURNS TO DFW
Camp Exposure announced its fourth annual Educational Football Camp, a three-day exclusive overnight camp designed to empower participants in their personal and professional growth, enabling them to explore their identity, […]
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Summer Camp Inflation and Why Accessibility for Black Students is Crucial
In 2022, summer camp prices rose by more than half nationwide. And amidst another wave of inflation hitting the US economy, prices for summer programming are up at varying rates […]