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University of Alabama Reconsiders Building Sharing Names of KKK Leader and First Black Student [UPDATED]
The board of trustees will meet to revisit their decision to keep the name of former Alabama Gov. Bibb Graves, who was once a KKK leader.
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Updated: 16-Year Old Teen Charged After Several Predominantly Black Schools Receive Bomb Threats In D.C.
At least seven of the eight schools targeted have a predominantly Black student population.
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Predominantly Black Washington Schools Receive Bomb Threats, One During Second Gentleman Visit
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, was escorted to safety during a visit to Dunbar High School a day before threats to 7 other schools.
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First Lady Jill Biden ‘Disappointed’ Free Community College Proposal Stripped From Build Back Better Deal
The First Lady also stated the President “is keeping his promise to rebuild our middle class and he knows that community colleges do just that.”
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White Chicago High School Teacher Fired for Using the N-Word in Class
Mary DeVoto was trying to prove a point to her world history class at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and she just had to use the N-word to do it.
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By Celebrating Black History Month, Alabama Teachers Are Accused of Promoting Critical Race Theory
Many parents in Alabama are choosing to claim that Black History Month is a form of CRT teachings.
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DreamWorks Animation to Launch Fellowship for HBCU Students
HBCU 20×20 and DreamWorks Animation have partnered together to create a fellowship allowing young Black creatives to hone their craft and build their network.