The NAACP hosted a summit to address the environmental, economic, and public health concerns associated with the expansion of data centers in Black, brown, and low-income communities, and to call for greater transparency from policymakers and technology companies.
Tag: California
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Paul Quinn College and Legion Prep Join Kyrie Irving’s Mission to Elevate Dallas Hoops
Kyrie Irving and ANTA have announced a major expansion of their grassroots basketball initiative, providing full ANTA x KAI footwear and apparel sponsorships for 14 youth and amateur programs across New Jersey, Texas, and California, with a focus on Dallas.
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Ohio Is the New Texas — And That Should Scare Us All
Texas and Ohio are testing authoritarian democracy, with Ohio being the upgraded version of Texas, while California is experimenting with an open-source democracy to resist the authoritarian model.
Posted inEducation
What California Education Cuts Could Mean for Black Students
The Trump administration’s proposal to cut nearly $8 billion in federal education funding for California could exacerbate the state’s Black student crisis, which already projects that California’s Black K-12 public school students won’t reach reading proficiency until 2070 and math proficiency until 2089.
Posted inWord In Black
Why Do Schools Keep Failing Black Kids?
Black students are struggling with math and reading proficiency, and are falling behind in preschool and high school, with systemic racial issues and poverty outside of the classroom contributing to the disparities.
Posted inSports
Post-Race Celebration Leads to Shocking Disqualification
Clara Adams, a 16-year-old track and field athlete from California, was disqualified from the CIF State Championship for an unsportsmanlike celebration, sparking a national conversation about sportsmanship and culture, and drawing support from her father, civil rights attorneys, the NAACP, and political leaders.
Posted inNational
National Guard Deployment Sparks Controversy and Unrest
President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles without the approval of Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass, and his willingness to use his power to serve those he wants to serve, are raising concerns about his intentions to “Make America Great Again” and the potential threat to the First Amendment.
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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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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.
Posted inEducation
Graduation Rates are All Over – and So Are Our Students
Graduation rates have fluctuated significantly in the years during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with states and districts experiencing noteworthy differences based on their access to resources and ability to get struggling students across the finish line.