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CT restaurant found in violation of Americans with Disabilities Act

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

via Hartford Courant (Connecticut)

A restaurant in Wallingford is set to undergo major changes to make it more accessible for those with disabilities, according to officials. Ives Road, LLC, the owner of the building that currently …

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St. Louis archdiocese releases long-awaited report on Catholic slaveholding

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Missouri)

"We can only move forward if we know our history," said St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski.

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After decades of lobbying by Christian conservative donors, school voucher legislation may finally have the votes

Friday, June 21st, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

Gov. Greg Abbott succeeded in his campaign against Republicans who defied him on school vouchers. Now he may finally get the votes he needs to pass a bill.

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Why Black Republicans Aren’t Persuading Black Voters

Friday, June 21st, 2024

via The Atlanta Voice (Georgia)

Explore the reasons why Black people don't vote for Republicans and the controversial statements made by Black Republicans.

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Conservative Temecula school board president officially loses recall vote

Friday, June 21st, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

Temecula school board President Joseph Komrosky, a religious conservative, lost a recall vote on Thursday

Racism, School Board – General

Casssidy: Bill would ‘dismantle’ DEI efforts

Thursday, June 20th, 2024

via American Press (Louisiana)

During a reporter conference call on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., discussed the Dismantle DEI Act. Cassidy introduced the legislation last Wednesday alongside U.S. Sens. J.S. Vance, R-Ohio; Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.; Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.; Eric Schmitt, R-Mo.; Rick Scott, R-Fla; and several U.S. congressmen.

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Alabama lawmaker to push for permanent Juneteenth state holiday again

Thursday, June 20th, 2024

via WSFA 12 News (Alabama)

While Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, and Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed it a state holiday this year, Rep. Juandalynn Givan says something more concrete is needed - a law.

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As Juneteenth is celebrated, DEI is rolled back in Georgia and beyond

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

via WABE (Georgia)

The short life cycle of DEI included the federal recognition of Juneteenth. But now, DEI is being rolled back.

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Latino: Juneteenth is worth the celebration

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

via Greenwood Commonwealth (Mississippi)

Below is an opinion column by Russ Latino: The end of slavery and the move toward a more perfect union — one in which the promised liberty of the Declaration of Independence extends to all people — is worthy of celebration.

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These are the 2024 Black leaders of Mass., chosen by MassLive readers

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

via masslive (Massachusetts)

MassLive is celebrating Black leaders of Mass. chosen by MassLive readers for Juneteenth. Here's who was selected.

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What to know about Juneteenth and its historical significance

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)

On Wednesday, the United States observes Juneteenth to commemorate the end of slavery, a painful chapter in the nation's history whose legacy continues to reverberate. Juneteenth - a combination of the words "June" and "nineteenth" - has been celebrated for decades by Black communities as Emancipation Day, but the recent broader reckoning over racial injustices and deepening political polarization has thrust the day further into national and cultural prominence.

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Arizona governor appeals court decision on director appointments

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

via Daily Independent (Arizona)

PHOENIX - Gov. Katie Hobbs is trying to get the Court of Appeals to overturn a judge's ruling that her actions to get around her fight with the Senate over director nominations are ...

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Teaching about Juneteenth in Georgia proves challenging under state’s ‘divisive concepts’ law

Tuesday, June 18th, 2024

via WABE (Georgia)

We've seen our usual host of Atlanta celebrations and historical events celebrating the Juneteenth holiday, which traditionally falls on June 19th and commemorates the emancipation of Black Americans. It became [...]

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Freedom Summer: 60 years since the iconic movement

Tuesday, June 18th, 2024

via Greenwood Commonwealth (Mississippi)

The summer of 1964 was a major turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, demonstrating the power of ground-level activism and interracial cooperation.

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Trump calls in for McGuire on eve of 5th District primary

Tuesday, June 18th, 2024

via Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia)

State Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, got another boost from former president Donald Trump - in his bid to unseat Rep. Bob Good, R-5th, in Tuesday's GOP primary.

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Transgender care ‘whistleblower’ indicted by grand jury, set to appear in federal court

Monday, June 17th, 2024

via Austin American-Statesman (Texas)

Texas doctor identified as the whistleblower in a 2023 article about transgender care at TCH, indicted for accessing private records.

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Exclusive poll: Black voters aren’t thrilled with Biden but dislike Trump more

Sunday, June 16th, 2024

via Detroit Free Press (Michigan)

Even among 'double-haters' Biden is likely to gain more support than Trump, new USA TODAY poll shows.

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A school board reinstated Confederate names. It split the community again.

Sunday, June 16th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Virginia)

A Shenandoah County School Board decision to resurrect the names of Confederate leaders on schools has inflamed tensions in an area with deep ties to Civil War battles.

Racism, School Board – General

Lawsuit challenges LEARNS voucher program as unconstitutional

Monday, June 10th, 2024

via Arkansas Times (Arkansas)

The lawsuit says the genesis of the LEARNS voucher program lies in efforts to resist federal desegregation orders in the wake of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision.

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