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Posted inEducation
Experienced educators discuss how the president’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would impact minority students
The Department of Education plays a crucial role in regulating national education standards and programs for minority, disabled, and impoverished students, and dismantling it could impact the education of vulnerable students in the United States.
Posted inBlack History
Five Black women who shaped the labor union movement
Black women have played a crucial role in the labor union movement, fighting for workers’ rights and racial justice, and have also laid the foundation for broader struggles for racial and gender equality in the workplace.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Enoch Pratt’s Penn-North Branch lacks physical accessibility for disabled patrons
The Pennsylvania Avenue Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library is not fully accessible to members of the community with physical disabilities due to the removal of its elevator, but the library has implemented alternative methods to ensure accessibility.
Posted inReligion
Leaders call for faith community to organize against White supremacy with new credo
Black church leaders are working to unify and inform the Black community through a credo that speaks against Project 2025 and White supremacy, while encouraging Black collaborations to boost the community, and to invest in Black banks and institutions to create higher education and vocational scholarships.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Applications for 2025 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program open
Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced the opening of the 2025 application period for the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides opportunities for young Washingtonians to earn income, develop vital skills, and discover career options.
Posted inU.S. Government
Recent executive orders raise concern about future of Department of Education and students nationwide
Donald Trump’s threat to dismantle the Department of Education has raised concerns about the impact on the nation’s most vulnerable students, particularly Black students who are already underrepresented and face systemic racism in education.
Posted inBUSINESS
Companies continuing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives amid conservative attacks
Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives, many companies such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are doubling down on their commitments to DEI, recognizing its importance for their businesses and customers.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Growing pains: What happens to fostered youth once they become adults?
Black youth are disproportionately represented in the foster care system in the United States, with 14,404 Black youth out of a total of 368,530 youth in foster care in 2022, and are at risk of being incarcerated, homeless, and repeating the cycle of foster care as adults.
Posted inReligion
Walking with God: Faith leaders discuss the role of the church and social justice
The Black church has long been a pillar of the Black community and has played a significant role in advancing civil rights and addressing systemic injustices, with many pastors and faith leaders continuing to use their platforms to advocate for social justice and equality.
Posted inCivil Rights
Activists reflect on Dr.King’s legacy and methods of activism
Activists have different views on the effectiveness of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolent approach to activism, with some advocating for more disruptive methods and others emphasizing the importance of peaceful protests in advancing civil rights.
Posted inNational News
N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James recuses herself from investigation into beating death of Robert L. Brooks
New York Attorney General Letitia James has recused herself from the investigation into the beating death of Robert L. Brooks and appointed Onondaga District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick to handle the case, while Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered an immediate investigation and implemented several new policies at Marcy Correctional Facility to protect the safety of both inmates and employees.