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On Wednesday, the ACLU of Michigan initiated legal action against the Warren Police Department following the severe beating of a Black man experiencing a mental health crisis, an episode the officers were reportedly aware of.According to Alwanda Gibs...
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A new direct admission initiative is set to simplify higher education access for eligible students in North Carolina. Beginning this fall, over 62,000 public high school seniors will benefit from the NC College Connect program, streamlining their adm...
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While over 50,000 students are enrolled across 80 elementary, middle, and high schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) system, several alternatives exist. The Chronicle will soon showcase various options, including publicly fund...
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On Thursday, Miles Law School revealed that retired Jefferson County Judge Carole Smitherman will assume the role of dean. Having stepped down from her position in January after a 13-year tenure as a circuit court judge, Smitherman expressed her hon...
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At the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Transplant Institute, kidney transplant recipients celebrate their first anniversary by ringing the "Bell of New Beginnings," a vibrant sound that signifies hope and a second chance at life. R...
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The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) announced an ambitious renovation and expansion plan during a press conference on July 28, unveiling a $250 million project. This initiative is part of Component 4 of the $3.7 billion Kay Bailey Hutchison...
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The White House is undertaking an extensive internal assessment of exhibits and materials at the Smithsonian Institution, the body managing the nation's prominent public museums. This initiative responds to President Donald Trump’s orders regarding t...
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The Texas Senate took a significant step on Tuesday by moving forward with a proposal to eliminate STAAR, the end-of-year standardized test criticized by educators and parents for its intense pressure on students. This bipartisan initiative includes...
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Rep. Dave Min, a California Democrat, was succinct when queried about Vice President Kamala Harris's potential gubernatorial candidacy while speaking with reporters at the U.S. Capitol. “I have no comment,” he stated, before swiftly departing to the...
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As classes commence this week, students at John Lewis Social Justice Academy, located at Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School, and Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy will step into newly constructed, purpose-designed campuses.These state-...
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WASHINGTON – An evocative artifact from the American Civil War, featuring a Black man escaping slavery and assisting an injured White Union soldier in hostile territory, is now under scrutiny.John Rogers’ sculpture, “The Wounded Scout, a Friend in t...
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The Texas Senate approved new congressional district lines on Tuesday during an uncommon mid-decade redistricting move, potentially bolstering Republican chances to maintain control of the U.S. House after the 2026 elections.The vote registered at 19...
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Recent research indicates a significant link between participation in food assistance programs and slower cognitive decline in older adults facing food insecurity. According to findings presented on August 7 at the Alzheimer’s Association Internati...
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The commencement of the 2025-2026 school year at Dallas ISD was marked by an atmosphere brimming with pride, enthusiasm, and visionary spirit. Over 140,000 students returned to classrooms, welcomed by an array of educators, school leaders, community...
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On August 6, we commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a pivotal legislation that secured voting rights for Black Americans. Sadly, since 2010, more than 25 states have implemented restrictive laws that suppress voter par...