Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils to recommend books for school libraries and give the final say over new books to school boards, rather than librarians, and would also make it easier for school districts to remove books that have “indecent content or profane content”.
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First Black Librarian of Congress must have term renewed by the 47th president
Dr. Carla Hayden, the first Black Librarian of Congress, faces the possibility of not having her term renewed in 2026 due to the Trump administration’s attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
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Bringing Black Studies to Black People
Stanford University professor Adam Banks regularly flies from California to Cleveland to teach a free college-level African American studies class to the Black community, aiming to create a safe space for Black people to connect and learn from one another.
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Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’, Inspires Students with Her Life Journey
Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, visited Paul Quinn College to talk to students about the importance of Black history and the current state of the American political scene.
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Corporate America Abandons DE&I But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future
Black-owned brands are thriving in the US, with over three million Black-owned brands in the country, while corporate America is abandoning its DE&I commitments.
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Sorry, Your Kid Probably Doesn’t Read Proficiently
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 30% of all fourth graders and 29% of all eighth graders nationwide scored at or above proficient in reading, with Black students being the most affected, highlighting a need for better instructional strategies and more resources in under-resourced schools.
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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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What We Can Learn From Octavia Butler in Times of Chaos
Octavia Butler’s works, including “Parable of the Sower,” offer a roadmap for survival in a collapsing society, and her prescience has made her work more relevant than ever, especially in the face of climate change and political chaos.
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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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FEB 1 –Â HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
This year, to celebrate Black History Month, DW will share BLACK PRESS history facts that you need to know and share. Kicking this off with one of the greatest journalists […]