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How DC-area museums honor Black history and educate on ‘issues in the past’

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

via WTOP (District of Columbia)

When you walk across the National Mall or into the D.C. suburbs in nearby Maryland and Virginia, you're almost certain to come across one of the dozens of museums that call the District home.

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Introducing 12 Black Leaders to Know for 2024

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)

The Post and Courier presents its '12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina.' They reside in every part of the state, keeping their noses to the grindstone.

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2024 voter guide: Research candidates on Union County primary ballots

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)

See where candidates in congressional, legislature and local races on Union County's 2024 primary ballots stand on the issues.

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House adopts resolution condemning Schriver’s tweets, as Black lawmakers speak out against hate ⋆ Michigan Advance

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

State lawmakers took further action Tuesday against Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford), as the Republican lawmaker continues to defend his social media posts promoting a racist conspiracy theory. Last…

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The Excerpt podcast: House GOP vote to impeach Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

via Lohud (New York)

House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. What's next? Plus more top stories.

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Moving to Illinois for reproductive health services? You could get paid

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

via The State Journal-Register (Illinois)

As Illinois sees an increase of out-of-state visitors seeking reproductive health services, state lawmakers are now considering tax credits for those relocating.

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2024 voter guide: Research candidates on Cabarrus County primary ballots

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)

See where candidates in congressional, legislature and local races on Mecklenburg County's 2024 primary ballots stand on the issues.

Racism, School Board – General, Book Bans

Who’s minding the store at the OC Department of Education?

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

Our elected representatives need to show up for work like parents do every day.

Racism, School Board – General

Knox County commission candidates: 2024 Knox News voter guide

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

via Knoxville News Sentinel (Tennessee)

With a lot of new faces this election cycle, we'll help you get to know their stances on the big issues like development and taxes.

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Love and Black history sharing the same month is instructive • Missouri Independent

Monday, February 12th, 2024

via Missouri Independent (Missouri)

While many of us may not take time to celebrate love or Black history during the month of February, they both hold a lot in common and offer some valuable aspects we might want to consider. Among…

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Both NC Democrats and Republicans have primaries in superintendent’s race. What to know.

Monday, February 12th, 2024

via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)

Here are the details for making your pick in the North Carolina primary election for superintendent of public instruction on March 5.

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Broad attack on diversity efforts enters second year

Monday, February 12th, 2024

via Wisconsin State Journal (Wisconsin)

JACKSON, Miss. — Diversity initiatives would be defunded or banned from universities and other public institutions under a slate of bills pending in Republican-led legislatures, with some lawmakers counting on

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Some Florida Bills Aren’t Moving Forward This Year

Monday, February 12th, 2024

via Florida Daily (Florida)

Share this Story via Facebook, X, Text, LinkedIn, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or OutlookWhen lawmakers meet every year for is state session, Floridians will read and hear about bills that have never been…

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A timeline of Utah school board member Natalie Cline’s controversies

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)

A timeline of Natalie Cline's comments — from accusing schools of "grooming" kids and inciting violence against a teacher — show what has led up to the most recent uproar with the Utah school board…

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+

How anarchists in North Carolina rescued books banned in Florida

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

via The Washington Post (California)

A bookshop in left-leaning Asheville is now sending children's books banned from a Florida school district back to readers in the Sunshine State.

Book Bans, Racism, Parent Involvement

Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Washington)

Diversity initiatives would be defunded or banned from universities and other public institutions under a slate of bills pending in Republican-led legislatures, with some lawmakers counting on the issue resonating with voters in this election year.

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How a liberal billionaire became America’s leading anti-DEI crusader

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Washington)

Bill Ackman used Wall Street tactics to oust Harvard's first Black president, part of a wave of business leaders attacking diversity initiatives spurred by George Floyd's death.

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A DEI Superintendent Gets Sacked: A Good Win from Southern California

Friday, February 9th, 2024

via California Globe (California)

Many Americans, like the 68% majority who support the Supreme Court's ruling against race-based college admissions (based on a January 2024 Gallup poll), are becoming weary of the constant drumbeat of…

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Deadline passes: Here’s everyone who’s running in the May primary elections.

Friday, February 9th, 2024

via South Bend Tribune (Indiana)

In one county race, three Republicans compete for the same seat.

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