Book bans, curriculum censorship, and attacks on historical narratives in educational institutions threaten the principles of academic freedom and undermine the integrity of our education system, threatening the principles of academic freedom and undermining the integrity of our democracy.
Category: OPINION
Posted inD.C Sports
Fans share their views about the Wizards and the Caps remaining in D.C.Â
The Wizards and Caps are staying in D.C., providing jobs and bringing crowds to the city, and upgrades to Capital One Arena are expected to attract better players and appeal to the younger generation.
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Trump Fried Chicken
One Black woman at a Chick-fil-A in Atlanta expressed support for Donald Trump, but this is not representative of the Black community as a whole, and Trump is a panderer-in-chief who is trying to sell himself to White people.
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Commentary: Classrooms in Baltimore County need more Black teachers
Baltimore County Public Schools must provide a free education to all children in the county, but Black students are often stifled by educator bias, and the school system must prioritize teacher diversity to improve academic achievement, behavior, and college aspirations.
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Commentary: Attack on the Fearless Fund
The Fearless Fund is a venture capital fund that targets investments in Black and brown women-owned businesses, and a White conservative activist has sued the fund, claiming that its focus on grantmaking for Black women was discriminatory.
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Love for the Outdoors is a Gift that Pays Forward
A 75-year-old White man from a low-income neighborhood is sharing his love of the outdoors with Black and brown kids from underserved communities through the Sierra Club’s Inspiring Connections Outdoors program, inspiring them to appreciate and care for nature.
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Commentary: End the stereotypes: World Down Syndrome Day is worth more than just a mention
World Down Syndrome Day is an annual day dedicated to promoting awareness about Down syndrome and to assist those who live with the condition, with the aim of ending the stigma and creating a more inclusive society.
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Biden is building on the legacy of Obamacare while others are trying to tear it down
The Affordable Care Act has transformed the lives of millions of Americans, providing affordable, quality health care and ensuring that Americans are healthy and safe, while the Biden-Harris administration is working to expand that coverage even further.
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It’s time to put an end to lead in American drinking water
The Biden-Harris administration, community organizers, advocacy groups, the federal government, and private companies are working together to address the threat of lead poisoning, with the goal of ensuring equity in lead line replacement plans and preventing future health crises.
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Dr. King’s last campaign was an AFSCME campaignÂ
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while advocating for workers’ rights and racial justice, and his legacy continues to inspire us to work towards achieving the promised land of racial and economic justice.
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Why the ‘Protect Black Women and Girls Act’ needs to pass now
The Protect Black Women and Girls Act was introduced into Congress on February 14 by Representative Robin Kelly, which would establish a task force to examine the “conditions and experiences of Black women and girls in education”, and would provide resources and education to underserved communities.
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How one Maryland bill could overregulate online advertising and hurt small businessÂ
Six years ago, my business partner caught a glimpse of his reflection in a Washington, D.C. office building. He saw a polished professional wearing a suit, tie and spiffy shoes–and carrying his lunch in a plastic grocery bag that ruined his whole look. For the next several weeks, we searched for a stylish, insulated lunch […]