The Montford Point Marines were trailblazers in the U.S. Marine Corps, but their stories have often gone untold. Mallorie Berger, granddaughter of Montford Point Marine Maurice L. Burns, is working to ensure the bravery of these men, including Charles Cargile Hall, is remembered
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In Black columnist’s firing, advocates fear decreasing diversity, vital perspectives in news media
The Washington Post’s firing of columnist Karen Attiah over social media posts has raised concerns among advocates and journalists about shrinking newsroom diversity and the silencing of Black voices.
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National Teachers Hall of Fame to induct Valerie Camile Jones Ford, award-winning math teacher and Spelman grad
Valerie Camille Jones Ford, an award-winning mathematics teacher at Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, will be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame class of 2025 for her dedication to her students and her innovative approach to teaching mathematics.
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Rutgers-Newark Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series will focus on international Black liberation movements
The Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series will explore the interplay between national and global Black liberation movements, past and present, with a focus on transnational liberation and the cross-pollination of artistic and political movements worldwide.
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These coaches prove archery is more than hitting a bullseye
Larry Brown and Roberta Jones are making waves as archery coaches in New York City, demonstrating how the sport can build confidence, improve focus, enhance physical strength and cognitive abilities, and challenge stereotypes about race and age.
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The problem of higher education: Why President Biden should speak at Morehouse CollegeÂ
College campuses are protesting against Israel’s military efforts in Gaza, calling for universities to separate from companies supporting the war, and Morehouse College is hosting President Biden’s commencement speech to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth.