Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Struggle for control of public libraries in full swing across the Deep South
The nation is in a debate over the censoring of library books–and the access to information that represent.
Read MoreThis Date in History: The American Negro Academy Begins
Rev. Alexander Crummell spearheaded the academy to encourage intellectual pursuits while fighting against assaults.
Read MoreGroup demands more transparency and accountability from MPS over dangerous lead levels in schools
After a child tested positive for lead exposure that originated at school, the Milwaukee community wants more answers.
Read MoreVSU, 18 other HBCUs affected by suspension of scholarship program benefiting Black students
Donald Trump’s anti-DEI efforts led to the end of a scholarship by the USDA that benefited Black students at HBCUs.
Read MoreBlack Mom From Georgia Earns GED Thanks to the Help of Her Local Library
Nashonda High, an African American single mother from Macon, Georgia, earned her GED after borrowing a Chromebook from the Washington Memorial Library each week for a year.
Read MoreHillmanTok, TikTok’s accidental university taught by Black educators, is a hit with students
A Back teacher who inspired others to share lectures on social media created a website to make the information more widely available.
Read MoreThese Executive Orders Can Hit Black Students the Hardest
From ending DEI programs to allowing ICE to raid schools, Donald Trump has the power to upend Black students’ lives.
Read MoreBlack History Month @ MPM: Early Learning Series
Families with young children (recommended for ages 3-6) are welcome to stop in our Early Learning classroom for hands-on activities and story times that celebrate Black history!
Read MoreFlorida students are giving up Saturdays to learn Black history lessons their schools don’t teach
Volunteers are teaching Black history to students who have no chance to learn it because of Florida’s education restrictions.
Read MoreUnemployment Rate Surges For Black Workers, Especially Women
The reports a significant increase in Black unemployment rates, reaching levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge raises concerns about ongoing economic disparities and the impact of potential policy changes on Black workers.
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