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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson invites high school students from through-out the DFW Metroplex to submit their applications for her annual Youth Summit & Diversity Dialogue. This prestigious event is held at Southern Methodist University’s Umphrey Lee Center, and provides students the
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Anglican cleric pens transformative book on students’ approaches to higher education - The Standard
By John Masuku LENGTHY Covid-19 lockdowns exposed  gaps  in students and  parents’ preparedness for  survival, focus, continuity and resilience in times of  unexpected pandemics. Of major concern were daily reports of many students completely  abandoning studies and engaging in premarital sex, drug
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High School Senior Gets Into 24 Colleges While Running A Company
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The Black crisis in the midst of the coronavirus crisis
A few days after my call with Rep. Reynolds, I received a call on my cell phone from U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Wednesday, March
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NCAA suspends Illinois star center Kofi Cockburn 3 games for selling apparel, memorabilia news -The Black Chronicle apparel, blackchronicle sprots news, Center, Cockburn, Games, Illinois, Illinois Fighting Illini, Kofi, Memorabilia, Men, NCAA, News, Selli
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After the violent arrest of Kaleemah Rozier was caught on video by a bystander in New York City, the 22-year-old mom says she plans to file a $10 million lawsuit against police for excessive force after the arrest for improperly wearing a face
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Mali - Military Must 'Scrupulously' Respect Human Rights and Free Civilian Leaders
[UN News] A UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday that Mali's new military authorities should "scrupulously respect human rights" and release all leaders detained in last week's coup.
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In Africa schools are closed but learning goes on
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Joe Biden Takes Firm Stand Against Police Murder of George Floyd
After going out to personally meet with demonstrators in Delaware, presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden has taken a firm stand against the police killing of George Floyd and the overall plight of African Americans who’ve been targeted, brutalized and killed by law enforcement
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AT&T Performing Arts Center announces Virtual Monologue Competition Winners | Dallas Weekly
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FOID Modernization Bill Expands Background Checks to all Gun Sales | Chicago Defender
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Ready, Set, Go! School is back in person and here’s what you can do to be ready - Los Angeles Sentinel
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[Nation] Following street protests in Mogadishu and elsewhere in Somalia by mothers of army trainees supposedly in Eritrea, as well as criticism from other entities, Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has created a panel to investigate the claims.
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NIKE, Inc. announces $1.5 million in grants from the Nike School Innovation Fund (NSIF) with the support of two-time Olympic Medalist and Nike athlete Ashton Eaton. Recently retired from sport, Ashton has turned his focus to lending his voice to elevate the efforts of NSIF and champion Oregon
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