Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, a proud Native American, shares her experiences of being singled out for her race and the significance of waving a Mexican flag to represent the indigenous people of the Americas while standing for equality and basic human decency.
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Dr. Johné Battle v. Dollar General Court Battle Places DEI on Trial
Dr. Johné Battle, Dollar General’s former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, is suing the company after being fired, alleging that his termination was a retaliation for his efforts to uncover systemic discrimination in the company.
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Integrating Black History Builds Better Education
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black When Claudine Gay, Harvard’s first Black president, stepped down, it sent shockwaves rippling across the nation — and sparked plenty of worry […]
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A new way to fund Texas community colleges focuses on student success, not enrollment
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 2, 2024 “A new way to fund Texas community colleges focuses on student success, not enrollment” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]
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Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Dec. 28, 2023 “Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect” was first published […]
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Fighting Educational Injustice, One Nap at a Time
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black It seems counterintuitive: rest as a radical act, a vehicle for educational and social change and racial healing. Yet the connection […]
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As Texas bans diversity and equity offices at public colleges, Rice University’s inclusion efforts march on
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2023 “As Texas bans diversity and equity offices at public colleges, Rice University’s inclusion efforts march on” was first published by The […]
Posted inSports
Record Number of Black Quarterbacks Have Starting Positions in the NFL for the 2023-2024 Season
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 2023 NFL Draft marked the first time in NFL history Black men were selected in the top three positions for quarterback.
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New $130 Million Mixed-Use Development In Kaufman To Feature Sportsplex, Hotel, Apartments & Restaurants
October 7, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Carter (214) 744-1431 office […]
Posted inLifestyle
Tone Deaf Corporate America Blasted for Trying to ‘Own Juneteenth’
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill to officially mark Juneteenth – June 19 – as an official federal […]