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Following the recent Diversity Roundtable, influential leaders are calling for immediate discussions with Congress regarding Trump's policies impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Marc H. Morial, CEO of the National Urban League, emphas...
4 months ago
Dallas Fire-Rescue has launched an innovative EMS Blood Transfusion Pilot Program in collaboration with Parkland BioTel and the American Red Cross. This groundbreaking initiative equips emergency responders to provide critical blood transfusions to t...
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Erosion of trust poses a significant threat to democracy, asserts former Surgeon General Regina Benjamin in light of Robert Kennedy Jr.'s contentious Senate appointment as Health Secretary. Although Kennedy is known for his vaccine skepticism, he adv...
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Governor Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Patrick's introduction of the SB 2 voucher bill poses a serious risk to the financial stability of Texas public schools and educators' incomes. As expenditures are anticipated to soar, this legislative move cou...
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Contentions surrounding critical race theory in educational institutions emerged prominently among white parents, ignited by concerns regarding its perceived impact. This resistance has exacerbated racial disparities, often sidelining the valuable in...
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Billionaire interests jeopardize the essence of the American Dream by eroding public education, a concern that transcends partisan divides and jeopardizes the future of the middle class. The Department of Education is encountering budget reductions t...
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Environmental Protection Agency grant recipients are now navigating turmoil stemming from funding halts initiated during the Trump administration, jeopardizing both contracts and employment opportunities. EPA Administrator Zeldin's controversial deci...
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At Linda McMahon's Senate confirmation hearing, apprehensions surfaced regarding possible reductions in federal funding for educational programs focused on Black history. Pioneering this field, Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in...
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Amidst thoughts on the Super Bowl's iconic display of love, a more urgent plea emerges to eradicate racism. This persistent issue continues to eclipse the profound historical sacrifices made in its wake. Political maneuvers jeopardize advancements, i...
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Donald Trump continues to redefine political theater with a style that blends audacity, unpredictability, and spectacle. From proposing the purchase of Greenland to suggesting the elimination of the IRS, his ideas often push the boundaries of convent...
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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is revolutionizing governance by confronting antiquated frameworks through innovative AI-powered transparency. This initiative enhances operational efficiency, reminiscent of the transformative p...
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Outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in Oakland, Carol McGruder passionately called for action against menthol tobacco, highlighting its detrimental effects on the African American community. Alongside members of Delta Sigma Theta, the rall...
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California’s SB 1348 marks a groundbreaking moment by establishing the nation's inaugural Black-Serving Institution (BSI) designation, aimed at celebrating colleges that particularly support Black students. Educational establishments boasting at leas...
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The piece titled "No One Opposed DOGE When Obama Created It," featured on The Black Sphere, examines the contentious Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) spearheaded by Elon Musk. Launched under Trump’s administration, DOGE’s mandate involves s...
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Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi, confronts baseless bribery accusations that jeopardize Black political influence. His supporters, indignant over this perceived injustice, are mobilizing to raise funds for his legal defense. Under...