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California’s Wave of Labor Activism Surges Once More
Thursday, August 3rd, 2023
via The New York Times (New York)Politicians want Taylor Swift to support striking hotel workers by postponing her Los Angeles shows, and Hollywood studios hope to restart talks with screenwriters who walked out in May.
Racism
A historic nominee, Cameron picks and chooses when to discuss race in bid for KY governor
Thursday, August 3rd, 2023
via Kentucky.com (Kentucky)Daniel Cameron has faced sharp criticism for a number of his policy stances and his handling of the Breonna Taylor case. Cameron says he faces a 'double standard' in his campaign.
Racism
WESH 2 presents Back to School: Everything you need to know
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via WESH (Florida)WESH 2 presents Back to School: Everything you need to know
Social Emotional Learning, School Board – General, Racism
Central Florida districts look to fill teacher vacancies before school starts
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via WESH (Florida)'We are seeing more and more teachers saying they're leaving education, they are leaving Florida."
Social Emotional Learning, Racism
Alabama GOP proposes ban on campaign money from AEA but not in legislative races
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via al.com (Alabama)The proposed Republican Party rule would apply to races for the state Board of Education and county school superintendent positions.
Parent Involvement, School Board – General, Racism
‘Thriving together’: Black Bostonians and visitors celebrate a successful NAACP convention
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)'I'm hopeful that as a result of this convention there are people who will give Boston a second look,' said Tanisha Sullivan, president of the NAACP's Boston chapter.
Racism
NAACP convention: Participants, Black Bostonians celebrate gathering as a rousing success
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)'I'm hopeful that as a result of this convention there are people who will give Boston a second look,' said Tanisha Sullivan, president of the NAACP's Boston chapter.
Racism
Kamala Harris refuses to debate DeSantis on new Florida Black history standards. Here’s what to know on feud
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via Palm Beach Post (Florida)After Gov. Ron DeSantis penned a letter asking Vice President Kamala Harris to debate Florida Black history coursework, she rejected his offer.
Racism
Here are the top education issues to watch going into the new school year
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via The Kansas City Star (Kansas)Schools are preparing for a new academic year amid growing political polarization in the classroom and mounting concerns about learning loss. As the 2024 election heats up and reports indicate plummeting test scores, educators are at the forefront of navigating the line to satisfy students, parents and politicians. From advances in technology to books pulled...
LGBTQ+, Racism, Book Bans
Georgia Tech emeritus professor: Florida twists history to sanitize slavery
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via AJC (Georgia)In a guest column, a Georgia Tech professor emeritus questions Florida's history standards saying some Black people benefited from slavery because they gained skills.
Racism
July 25, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via Mitchell Republic (South Dakota)July 25, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Reider called the regular meeting of the Davison County Boar
Racism
Definition cloudy
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)As much as I sometimes decry social media, I admit there are some accounts that are always worth a follow. For the Word Nerd, following the Merriam-Webster dictionary is just a given, but considering…
Racism
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Ken Paxton Impeachment and Trial
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via The Dallas Morning News, Inc. (Texas)The Texas House impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton in May 2023 based on alleged corruption, conspiracy and general unfitness for office. The Texas Senate...
Racism
Teachers union’s lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ‘prohibited concepts in education’ law is meritless
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)Two years after it became law, the left-leaning Tennessee Education Association filed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's 'prohibited concepts in education' law, dubbed the critical race theory ban.
Racism
Dems launch a new effort to shore up white voters — by leaning into race
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via POLITICO (New York)The White Stripe project is taking a more "data driven" approach to recapturing a bloc that has been lost to Democrats for years.
Racism
VP Harris to visit Florida for the 2nd time in 3 weeks
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via Spectrum News (North Carolina)The visit, which was announced Sunday, comes a day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to visit the state.
Racism
Let’s overread Ron DeSantis’s effort to deflect criticism on Fox News!
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via The Washington Post (Maryland)The Florida governor insisted to Bret Baier that he didn't start the fight over Florida's school curriculum. Extrapolate outward: This is why he's trailing Donald Trump.
Racism
Youngkin vs. DeSantis: Who has the best blueprint for GOP victories in 2024?
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via Courier Journal (Kentucky)Glenn Youngkin isn't saying anything about 2024 yet. But many in the GOP are looking at the Virginia governor as inspiration or a potential candidate.
Parent Involvement, Racism
VCU will not require students to take class on racism
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via Richmond.com (Virginia)Professors disputed that the university doesn't have enough seats to teach two classes on race and racism. Some worry that politics influenced the decision.
Racism