The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) hosted its 99th Annual Black History Luncheon, discussing the importance of African American labor and the impact of recent federal agencies’ decisions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Proposed DC Council bill banning phones in school sparks online discourse
Councilmember Brooke Pinto has introduced a bill to ban the use of cell phones during school hours at D.C. Public Schools, citing low test scores and distractions, but some parents and students have raised concerns about its enforceability and impact on learning opportunities.
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Erasing Black history? These unions say not on their watch
Teacher unions in Florida and Georgia are fighting against censorship of Black history in schools, with the Florida Education Association and the Georgia Federation of Teachers advocating for students and standing up against efforts to suppress knowledge that empowers Black communities.
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CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to the current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks and other public health emergencies
The Trump administration has brought drastic changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the removal of websites and key public health datasets, as well as a purge of the federal public health workforce, affecting its ability to respond to emerging health challenges.
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Malcolm X: 60 years later, the fire still burns
Sixty years after Malcolm X was assassinated, his legacy remains powerful, with his words still resonating and his ideas continuing to inspire resistance against systemic oppression.
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Pennsylvania hospital shooting leaves one officer dead, four staff members wounded
A man armed with a pistol and zip ties entered a Pennsylvania hospital’s ICU on Feb. 22, taking staff members hostage before being killed by police in a shootout that left one officer dead and several staff members injured.
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Kamala Harris calls on resilience in the age of Trump
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Feb. 22 with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community and urging people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith during the tenure of […]
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Project 2025’s fingerprints visible in Trump’s executive orders, critics warn
Despite Donald Trump’s denials, the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 has been implemented in 37 of his executive orders, leading to the reinstatement of harsh immigration policies, the rollback of civil rights protections, and a push to gut diversity programs at the Department of Education.
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The White House is firing 2,000 USAID workers and putting thousands of others on leave
By Ellen Knickmeyer The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Feb. 23 that it is eliminating 2,000 positions at the U.S. Agency for International Development and placing all but a fraction of other staffers worldwide on leave. It comes after a federal judge on Feb. 21 allowed the administration to move forward […]
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Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Feb. 23 and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection. In a late update, the Vatican said Francis hadn’t […]
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Banks cash in as Republicans move to kill consumer protections
Congressional Republicans have launched a campaign to repeal the CFPB rule that would cap overdraft charges at $5, with the banking industry pushing to preserve the estimated $8 billion in annual revenue it collects from these fees.
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Federal scholarship for underserved students at historically Black colleges suspended
The 1890 Scholars Program, a federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities, has been suspended pending further review.