The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill that would divert over $10 billion from public funds to private schools, despite the state ranking 41st in education and public schools facing budget shortfalls.
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U.S. Hits New Low in Global Corruption Index as Trump Halts Anti-Bribery Law
The United States has fallen to its lowest ranking ever on the Corruption Perceptions Index, Transparency International reported, as President Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of a key anti-bribery law, which has historically been a cornerstone of America’s anti-corruption framework.
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HillmanTok University: The Digital HBCU Revolutionizing Online Education
HillmanTok University, founded by Cierra Hinton and inspired by the fictional Hillman College from “The Cosby Show” spinoff “A Different World,” is a virtual learning institution offering over 400 courses across a range of topics, with the goal of making education accessible and relevant.
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Black DACA Recipients Face Uncertainty: What’s Next?
Black undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are facing uncertainty as the DACA program is under legal attack, with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling it unlawful and blocking new applicants.
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On Trayvon Martin’s 30th Birthday, Black Lives Still Matter
Trayvon Martin’s life is honored on his 30th birthday, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in America, as Black lives are still mattering despite the whitelash and attacks on DEI.
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The Fight for Free School Meals: What’s at Stake for Black Students
The Free Breakfast for School Children Program, started by the Black Panther Party in 1969, has influenced the School Breakfast Program and the Community Eligibility Provision, making it easier for low-income students to access free school meals, but critics argue that scaling back these programs would further heighten racial and economic disparities.
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Teaching Truth is Under Attack – Experts Say Be Cautious
With the removal of all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by President Donald Trump, educators must be cautious when teaching Black history, as states like Florida, Texas, and Utah have made it clear they will not be protecting or pushing any efforts to teach Black history.
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Black Migrants Caught in the Crossfire of Birthright Citizenship Battle
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order seeking to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to undocumented parents, labeling the action “undeniably unconstitutional” and warning that it would disproportionately affect Black migrants and their families.
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Trump Orders Construction of Massive Migrant Detention Facility at Guantánamo
President Donald Trump signed a memo directing federal agencies to prepare a massive detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to house deported migrants, marking a dramatic escalation in his aggressive immigration crackdown.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Makes History with Swearing-In Ceremony in Dallas
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett had her swearing-in ceremony at the Grand Hall in Dallas, Texas, marking her second term as representing Texas’s 30th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.