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Assembly for the Arts names equity advocate Chinenye ‘ChiChi’ Nkemere to head region’s nonprofit arts council

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via Cleveland.com (Ohio)

Cleveland native Chinyene "Chichi" Nkemere will lead Assembly for the Arts as it nears a campaign to increase Cuyahoga County's cigarette tax for the arts.

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Longtime Mead school board incumbent faces first challenge in 25 years; candidates differ on funding and many other issues

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

In his 25 years on the Mead School Board, Denny Denholm has never faced an opponent. This November, he faces Alan Nolan in a referendum on his long years of service.

Parent Involvement, School Board – General, Racism

Candidates go after Biden — and Trump — at 2nd GOP debate

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via WVTM-TV (Alabama)

Donald Trump's rivals were quick to lay into him during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event.

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Widefield District 3 school board candidates seek more career and technical education options, facility improvements

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via The Gazette (Colorado)

Three Widefield School District 3 board candidates preached expansion in thought and opportunity and a need for improved facilities at a candidate forum Wednesday night. The candidates are seeking one

Book Bans, School Board – General, Racism

DeSantis, Tim Scott spar over Florida’s teaching of slavery during second GOP debate

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via Miami Herald (Florida)

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott said slavery was horrific and 'I would hope that every person in our country — and certainly running for president — would appreciate that.'

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Hip-hop on trial: When can a rapper’s lyrics be used as evidence in a criminal case?

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

via Houston Chronicle (Texas)

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary...

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The Quotable Milley: The chair’s most memorable lines from the past four years

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

via POLITICO (New York)

From white rage to Ukraine to the need for haircuts, Gen. Mark Milley hasn't been shy about giving his opinion.

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Review: ‘The Identity Trap’ by Yascha Mounk

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

via The Washington Post (Maryland)

Yascha Mounk tells a story about how identity politics took over in his new book, 'The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.'

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September 19, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairpe …

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

via Mitchell Republic (South Dakota)

September 19, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Reider called the regular meeting of the Davison County

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Scott Maxwell: DeSantis’ ‘communist’ school accusation rings hollow

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

Over the past six years, the Orlando Sentinel has spotlighted a slew of publicly funded voucher schools in Florida with disturbing policies and woefully inadequate educational programs. We've found…

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Tour de Force: VP Harris and ‘Fight for Our Freedom’ tour makes a stop in the AUC

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via The Atlanta Voice (Georgia)

US Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Atlanta University Center to speak to students, reminding them of the power of their vote.

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Even his former boss can’t pin Youngkin down on running for president

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via The Washington Post (Maryland)

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) sat down for an interview with David Rubenstein, his former boss at the Carlyle Group, in Washington, D.C. Tuesday.

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PA Recourses Council sets October electronics recycling collection in North Park

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via TribLIVE (Pennsylvania)

Pennsylvania Resources Council is collecting electronics for recycling on Mondays and Wednesdays in October in North Park. 'We need to divert these materials from landfills since many contain toxic…

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Letters: Park Maitland debacle

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

The Chinese individuals who own the corporate entity that runs Park Maitland School have seemingly exerted no influence whatsoever regarding the operation or curriculum of the school.

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Somebody should get fired for this

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via al.com (Alabama)

Alabama's redistricting defeat wasted millions, but don't wait for an apology.

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J. Pharoah Doss: Are two ‘isms’ ruining American political discourse?

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via New Pittsburgh Courier (Pennsylvania)

Despite being lauded as a LeBron James-founded institution, I Promise School is not a private or charter school.

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Ibram Kendi and the implosion of DEI in higher education

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research, headed by critical race theory activist Ibram X. Kendi, revealed last week that it was laying off about 40% of its staff as part of organization restructuring. About 15 to 20 of its approximately 45 employees were let go. Testimonies from former…

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Can one Jesuit save our Marxist, secular, and broken higher education system?

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

The Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson has written a brilliant book. In Jesuit Higher Education in a Secular Age: A Response to Charles Taylor and the Crisis of Fullness, Hendrickson diagnoses the problems plaguing higher education. He then offers a plan to save it.

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Is DEI losing its hold on college campuses?

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

If you host a party and no one comes, is it still a party? So-called diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy groups have to be asking themselves that these days.

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