The UAW is striking against all of the Big Three automakers in a bid to ensure that the auto industry of the future is not only green, but union too, by pushing for workers at electric-vehicle battery factories to be included in the union’s master contract.
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Are Four-Day School Weeks the Future?
Several cash-strapped districts are switching to four-day school weeks as a temporary staffing fix, but experts warn that it may not be an effective solution for long-term retention and recruitment.
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A high school for dropouts: Goodwill offers adults a second chance at a diploma
The Goodwill Excel Center Adult Charter High School in Washington D.C. offers adults a second chance at a high school diploma through personalized services and a two-generation approach, with 500 graduates and a 76% graduation rate.
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She Reps: Christen Reyes
Christen Reyes is a BFA recipient from Howard University, a proud legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and a certified Horton Technique teacher. She has performed with Alfre Woodard at the Lincoln Memorial for Constitution Day and at the two Inaugural Celebrations for the re-election of President Barack Obama, as well as performing with Anthony Hamilton on TV1’s A Christmas Special.
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A Prescription for Healing America’s Pre-Existing Condition
Being Black in America is hazardous to your health, and structural racism systematically exposes Black people to health-harming conditions, which can be addressed through racial healing and policy changes.
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Is it the flu, a cold or COVID?Â
By Parkland Health Could your cough, runny nose or body aches indicate it’s the flu, a cold or COVID? These three sicknesses have at least two things in common: “It’s […]
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Teachers are becoming more educated, but salaries aren’t keeping up
High-educated teachers are seeing a decline in pay, even as more of them earn post-baccalaureate degrees, which is fueling a nationwide teacher shortage.
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Unions Put More Money in the Pockets of Black Folks
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Over 100 years, unions have helped Black families move into the middle class with increased wages and better working conditions. Before […]
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Park South Family YMCA Celebrates with Prayer Breakfast
Park South Family YMCA has been serving the South Dallas community for over 55 years, and with the support of philanthropists, they will be closing their current facility and building a state-of-the-art Park South Y in its place.
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Black Excellence Social Club Presents Growncoming 2023 Gala: Celebrating Black Excellence and Empowerment
Experience elegance and empowerment at Growncoming 2023 Gala, an ode to HBCU alumni achievements and black excellence. Mark your calendars for September 29, 2023, as this soulful celebration will unfold […]