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STEM Education as a Key Transformation Agent

Next-gen STEM professionals and the HBCU educators that empower them.

Source: US Black Engineer – The STEM Community's Magazine

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Harry Lee, Willie Mae and Fannie Lou: ‘Lest we forget’

BY GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, PH.D., Contributor ST. PETERSBURG I am asked why I am so passionate about education. The answer is a simple one. As a product of segregation, I so vividly recall mama, grandma, granddaddy, community activists, and educators sounding the alarm: Education is the way up and

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Schools may return to 100% distance learning - Black Voice News

Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, July 9. Schools aren’t ready to reopen, teachers say Image via iStock To the millions of exhausted and frustrated parents out there, I apologize for the news I’m about to share: Some school districts may return to 100% distance learning this fall as

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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

CPS Fall Learning Plan: A Death Wish for High-Risk Families | Chicago Defender

On Friday, July 17, CPS announced tentative plans for schools to reopen in the Fall. Much like the reopening of businesses, CPS hopes to phase in student attendance with

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Source: Chicago Defender

Bowser Urges Parents to Keep Up Children’s Vaccinations, Checkups During Pandemic

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday parents should stay atop their children's required vaccinations and routine checkups during the coronavirus pandemic, even as the city plans for an all-virtual start for public schools in the fall.

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Source: The Washington Informer

COVID dictionary: A - Z of words that accompanied the coronavirus | Africanews

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic that started in China in December last year has disrupted life across the world. Measures like travel restrictions, border closures and stay-at-home orders have been implemented to prevent the spread of the

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John Lewis: Civil Rights Lion Gets into Good Trouble in Dawn Porter Documentary - Black Voice News

As long as I have breath in my body, I will do what I can. – Congressman John Lewis Congressman John Lewis is known and revered worldwide for his social justice activism as a young man during the modern Civil Rights movement which sparked large scale civic and social change in America. Many have

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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

Audit: Don’t make it easier to force mentally ill Californians into treatment — just improve treatment - Black Voice News

California’s half-century-old involuntary mental health treatment law isn’t broken, but much of the system meant to serve those with serious mental illness is, state auditors concluded in a much-anticipated report released today. Some critics have called for rewriting state law to make it easier to

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Prince George's Drug Policy Coalition Awards $22K in Student Scholarships

The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition has awarded 13 scholarships totaling $22,000 to students residing in District 8, which includes Clinton, Forest Heights, Fort Washington, Glassmanor, Marlow Heights, and Oxon Hill.

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Source: The Washington Informer

Mary Trump Reveals Pres. Trump Paid Someone To Take His SATs

President Donald Trump's niece's new tell-all book about the Trump family reveals that the president paid someone to take the SATs for him.

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(BPRW) NEVA ALLIANCE Launches ONLINE BUSINESS EDUCATION FOR ENTERPRENEURS | Press releases

[ad_1] (BPRW) NEVA ALLIANCE Launches ONLINE BUSINESS EDUCATION FOR ENTERPRENEURS Global learning and engagement to provide participants with information, tools and support to grow their businesses (Black PR Wire) New York, NY - Neva Alliance launches online business education for

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How John Lewis Transformed American Politics - African American News Today - EIN News

… Carter of Georgia, who brought African Americans into state government and built … more permanent political power for Black Americans on school boards, in statehouses …

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Kenya cancels 2020 school year, classes to resume next year | Africanews

Kenya has declared the academic year of 2020 lost because of the coronavirus pandemic. All primary and secondary schools in the East Africa nation will remain closed until January

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Republican Sen. Tom Cotton Introduces Bill To Stop Schools From Teaching The 1619 Project

Republican Senator Tom Cotton (R-AK) has unveiled a bill that would prevent the use of federal funding to promote and teach the 1619 project.

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Governor Abbott Provides Update On COVID-19 Response | East Texas Review

Urges Texans To Follow Guidelines COVID-19 is now spreading at an unacceptable rate in the state of Texas, and it must be corralled, said Governor Abbott AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas continued response to COVID-19. The Governor discussed several steps the state is

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‘Black Americans want to stop being killed’: Democrats unveil sweeping police reform bill - African American News Today - EIN News

to honor Floyd and other black Americans killed by police. Thousands of ;Were here because black Americans want to stop being killed

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The Sacramento Community Gathers at Cesar Chavez Park

More than 20,000 people of all backgrounds marched for peace, reform and accountability in downtown Sacramento Saturday.More than 20,000 people of all backgrounds marched for peace, reform and accountability in downtown Sacramento Saturday.

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Source: The Sacramento Observer

Prop. 22 Protects Independent Contractors — The Sacramento Observer

OPNION - Although millions of Californians are suffering, people of color and disadvantaged communities have been disproportionately ravaged by the double blow of the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic meltdown. Crushing job losses among African Americans have only exacerbated the inequity

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Source: The Sacramento Observer

University of California Appoints First Black President In 152 Years

The University of California has made history by electing its first Black president in the college's 152-year history to oversee campus operations.

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UC will sue Trump administration over new international student visa rules - Black Voice News

The University of California will sue the federal government over new visa guidelines that would force international students to leave the United States if they are enrolled in a college or academic program that only offers courses online, university officials said

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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

As wildfire season looms, California adds 900 firefighters to its crews - Black Voice News

In summary Fewer inmates are available for hand crews so the state is filling the gap. So far, slightly more acreage has burned this year than last year. California will hire nearly 900 new seasonal firefighters to make up for a dwindling number of firefighting inmates as wildfires already have

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USC Gould Receives $1M Scholarship Endowment to Enhance Diversity Efforts, Support Law Students

… students who self-identify as African-American. The contribution was made by …

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Education Secretary DeVos Adamant Schools Should Reopen in Fall

Despite the recent surge in coronavirus cases nationwide, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos again called for schools to reopen in the fall.

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Source: The Washington Informer

Movers and Shakers | Evelyn Forde | Headteacher | Copthall School

Evelyn Forde is the headteacher of Copthall School, a high-performing, multi-cultural girls school based in North London. Tell us about your current job responsibilities, do you have a typical day, week, month, or quarter? I have a student body of nearly a 1000 students and 140 staff, no day is

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Inland Empire Funders Alliance Announces Launch of Black Equity Fund - Black Voice News

$5 million fundraising goal and an innovative model of philanthropy INLAND EMPIRE, CA—- Thanks to the long-standing leadership of Black-led organizations and the power of the cross-racial coalitions they have built, we are seeing tremendous advancements in racial equity in the United States and

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How Parents and Teachers Should Collaborate Before School Begins | Chicago Defender

Teachers are actively planning for learning, kids are headed back to school, and parents are preparing to send them. Unfortunately, the start of this school year will look different for

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Why Trump Might Quit - African American News Today - EIN News

… share with minority voters, especially African-American men; even modest improvement by … , the notion of gains with African-American voters is highly unlikely. His …

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For 90% of Students, School Will be Online — The Sacramento Observer

(CALMATTERS) - It’s official: At least 90% of California students will begin the school year with online learning. The order, which Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday, marks an unprecedented level of state intervention into the operations of more than 1,000 local districts. It also carries massive

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Source: The Sacramento Observer

Camille Cosby Opens Up to the Black Press in an Exclusive Historic Interview | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "This is a pivotal time, in our nation's history, to force positive changes within all of our institutions which are rampant with racist behaviors – federal and state, healthcare, education, corporations, including corporate media, Wall Street – which is appropriately named because

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In the news: Marvin Loiseau - The Bay State Banner

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology has named Marvin Loiseau to serve as the school’s dean of academics. The post In the news: Marvin Loiseau appeared first on The Bay State Banner.

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Black Teens Celebrate Another Win At Harvard Debate Competition

Madison Webb and Christian Flournoy program's made history with their win at the Harvard Debate Competition in Atlanta as the first Black female student and youngest Black student to do so.

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