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As national discussions intensify around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education, many universities are reducing or dismantling these programs. Such measures, including staff layoffs like those at the University of Michigan, foster...
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Claudia Schrader has been officially named the eighth president of York College in Queens, New York, following a four-month interim term. A member of the City University of New York System, York College educates nearly 6,000 undergraduates, with Afri...
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Nashville's NDOT, in collaboration with Nashville Connector, invites residents to enjoy complimentary train rides on April 25 for the 11th annual 'Ticket to Ride' event. The WeGo Star train will operate fare-free from Riverfront Station to Donelson S...
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Recent research by Amanda Hernández at Stateline reveals a troubling surge in youth gun fatalities, especially among Black children. Analyzing CDC mortality data from 2019 to 2023, firearm deaths for those 17 and under rose nearly 50%. In 2023, 11.7...
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Gayle King remains resolute amidst the backlash over her involvement in Blue Origin's pioneering all-female space expedition. In a recent interview with Extra, she encouraged detractors to delve deeper before forming opinions, questioning, “Have y...
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Holly Robinson Peete, a longstanding advocate and mother of a son with autism, challenged Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s misleading assertions regarding the condition. During a news conference, Kennedy labeled autism a “disease” and alarmingly attributed it...
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New reports indicate that Phoenix Ikner, suspected in the fatal Florida State University shooting that claimed two lives and injured six, was entrenched in local law enforcement culture and espoused White supremacist beliefs. A former peer voiced ala...
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Denise Whisenhunt has been nominated as the future president of Fresno City College in California, pending board of trustees' approval, with her tenure set to commence in July. Serving over 25,000 students, the college has a 5 percent Black student d...
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A dazzling sea of gold enveloped Gainbridge Fieldhouse as 17,274 spirited fans applauded the Indiana Pacers, who triumphed over the Milwaukee Bucks 117-98 in Game 1 of their playoff series on April 19. Pascal Siakam led with 25 points, complemented b...
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In the United States, Black Americans account for only 5 percent of participants in clinical trials, primarily due to skepticism towards the medical system, which skews research findings and intensifies racial healthcare inequalities. A recent Harvar...
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What constitutes a democracy? In today’s charged political environment, terms like “oligarchy” and “fascism” are ubiquitous yet seldom elaborated upon. To clarify these concepts, the Recorder presents definitions and instances of commonly encountere...
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Darris Means has been appointed president-elect designate of the National Rural Education Association (NREA). A professor at Clemson University, he will serve a five-year term, transitioning through various leadership roles. NREA, established in 1907...
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Saint Lucia did not enhance its medal count on the second day of the 52nd Carifta Games; however, Jady Emmanuel continued to impress. The Under-17 girls' 100m champion aims for the 200m title, after clocking an impressive 23.88 seconds—the third Sain...
