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50 Saint Lucians Graduate From Farmer Training Programme - St. Lucia Times News
Fifty Saint Lucians graduated on May 24 from the first training programme under the second term of the “Enhancement of the Efficiency of Production-Distribution Chain of Fruit and Vegetable Sector in Saint Lucia” project. During the graduation ceremony held at Union, H.E. Peter Chia-yen
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Black Woman Allowed To Sue Harvard For Using Pics Of Her Ancestors On Book Cover
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court approved a Black woman's right to sue Harvard for profiting off images of her enslaved ancestors.
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A Passionate and Driven Leader
By: Chelsea Davis-Bibb, Ed.D. HOUSTON-Growing up in North Tulsa, Oklahoma, Superintendent Millard House II grew up with two educators who loved the profession at its highest level. His mother was a first-grade teacher for 16 years and then spent another 16 years as a high school counselor. His
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Analysis: January 6 Committee Member Says Upcoming Public Hearings Will "Blow The Roof Off The House" - The Seattle Medium
The January 6 committee is about to begin its highly anticipated public hearings. CNN's Chris Cillizza breaks down the major questions that need to be addressed, and what those answers could mean for our
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Saint Lucia Government Facilitating Smart Classrooms - St. Lucia Times News
by Jacques Hinkson-Compton, Government Information Service At the most recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Minister for Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training, Hon. Shawn Edward, lamented the effect of COVID-19 on the education system, but
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Taiwan Donates 65” Interactive Screen To Babonneau Primary School - St. Lucia Times News
The Babonneau Primary School is the latest recipient of a 65” interactive screen as the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to promote ICT in Saint Lucian schools. On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, H.E. Peter Chia-yen Chen, officially handed over
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Join Word In Black Summer Reading Club - DefenderNetwork.com
Fiction, nonfiction, memoir… Team Word In Black loves books. During our meetings, we regularly talk about what we’re reading and share book recommendations. We also come across plenty of must-reads […]
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Math teacher is a fraction of a percentage point from making it to the runoff for superintendent of California's schools
A California math teacher who was deemed a “long shot” — with a campaign so grassroots, she spent just over The post Math teacher is a fraction of a percentage point from making it to the runoff for superintendent of California's schools appeared first on TheGrio.
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Macmillan Education Caribbean Announces Its ‘Summer Of Science’ - St. Lucia Times News
Macmillan Education Caribbean will on Monday launch an extensive Summer of Science campaign, designed to encourage both students and educators to grow their passion and get involved in all kinds of science. This campaign, which is set to run from June 6 to September 12, will incorporate both social
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Louisiana Exhibit Exposes Georgetown University Founders For Selling 272 Slaves To Pay School Debt
A new exhibition in Louisiana is dedicated to honoring the 272 enslaved people sold by Georgetown founders in order to pay off school debts. 
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Full College Scholarships Given to Entire Student Body at 5 Chicago High Schools | BlackPressUSA
By Brandon Patterson In February, Hope Chicago, a Chicago scholarship program, made headlines for surprising students at five public high schools in Chicago with full college scholarships. On Sunday, “60 Minutes” aired a special about the incredible program. “I’m still processing those
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Thanks to Expiring School Meal Waivers, More Black Kids Will Be Hungry
By Maya Pottiger | Word In Black (WIB) - No lunch money? No problem. For the past two years, instead of students racking up lunch debt or having to skip […] The post Thanks to Expiring School Meal Waivers, More Black Kids Will Be Hungry appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
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Washington State Seeing Record Gun Sales - The Seattle Medium
In the state of Washington, gun stores are reporting they are receiving record sales. This is coming on the heels of Washington state preparing to enact a new firearms law. The post Washington State Seeing Record Gun Sales appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Tulsa Juneteenth Offers National And Local Music Artist With Business Seminars, Kids Stage, Tech Panel And Much More - The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire Hats off to Tulsa Juneteenth CEO Sherry Gamble-Smith this years Juneteenth 2022 festival offers more than just music there are Black Tech Panels and Wellness Awareness events and so much more. Tulsa Juneteenth Inc. and the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce
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Roe Decision Could Spur Massive Voter Turnout During Midterms
With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade statute and effectively taking away reproductive rights, some believe voters are now galvanized and poised for a massive showing in November. By Stacy M. Brown, Senior National Correspondent, NNPA Newswire The failure of Congress to
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Children’s vision problems often go undetected, despite calls for regular screening
Jessica Oberoi, 13, can’t exactly remember when her eyesight started getting blurry. All she knows is that she had to The post Children’s vision problems often go undetected, despite calls for regular screening appeared first on TheGrio.
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School Board Candidate is Mayor’s Staffer with Privatizer Connections
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Students of color push back on calls for police in schools
By The Associated Press (AP) - After the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, schools around the country pledged to boost security measures and increased the presence of law […] The post Students of color push back on calls for police in schools appeared first on The Sacr
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Classes Resume At Schools Throughout Saint Lucia - St. Lucia Times News
Chief Education Officer Dr. Fiona Philip-Mayer has announced that classes will resume at schools throughout Saint Lucia on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The Ministry of Education had suspended classes on Monday due to inclement weather. 'Kindly note that we are able to resume school as of tomorrow
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WCCCSB Member Mister Phillips Announces Run for Richmond Mayor
Attorney and West Contra Costa County School Board member Mister Phillips is a fourth-generation Richmond resident and the son of two law enforcement officers, Tommie and Cynthia Phillips. Tommie was a lieutenant at the Richmond Police Department. Cynthia was a deputy at the Contra Costa County
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Tennessee’s TCAP test scores show improvement - TSDMemphis.com
by Samantha West - Tennessee’s second set of pandemic test scores improved across all subjects and grades, largely returning to pre-COVID levels.  But historically underserved student populations – including children with disabilities, those from low-income families, and students of color
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Tiny Tots Development Center Celebrates Opening Of New Childcare Facility in Othello - The Seattle Medium
Last week, Tiny Tots Development Center celebrated the completion of their new development center facility in Othello with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility, which was supported by a $1.5 million award through HSD’s Child Care Bonus Program and $900,000 in capital funding from the Department
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Black Footwear Forum National Event Returns this Fall in Detroit | The Michigan Chronicle
Recently, the Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design(PLC) and the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), cofounders of the Black Footwear Forum (BFF), announced the dates for a national Black Footwear Forum celebration in Detroit from September 16
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Black and Latino homes in California are slightly behind in high-speed internet access, survey reveals
Though slight, Black and Latino households in California continue to have unequal access to high-speed internet.  According to 2020 data The post Black and Latino homes in California are slightly behind in high-speed internet access, survey reveals appeared first on TheGrio.
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ALUMNI DONATES TO DARYLL JORDAN SECONDARY SCHOOL | The Bajan Reporter
Students of the Daryll Jordan Secondary School are now the beneficiaries of proceeds of a food sale held recently by the school's Alumni, in support of the Breakfast Club Programme and Back To School Drive. The cheque was presented during a joint assembly at the school. Interim President of the
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University settles suit with group that argued school policy banning slurs, stereotyping violated free speech
The University of Houston System has agreed to settle a federal suit with a group that accused it of imposing a policy that violated free speech by banning slurs, stereotypes, and other infractions. A conservative, First
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Fort Bend ISD to offer free meals for summer
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Drug Giant Novartis Pledges Another $17.7 Million To Assist Historically Black Medical Schools
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FBISD Board unanimously approves $930 million budget for 2022-23 school year
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