During the holiday season, Black K-12 students can benefit from reading culturally relevant books that celebrate Black heritage and reinforce a positive Black identity, providing a sense of empowerment and belonging.
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Court Upholds U.S. Ban on TikTok, Setting Stage for Supreme Court Appeal
A federal appeals court has upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sells its ownership stake, citing national security concerns and the First Amendment rights of millions of American users.
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White American men are not oppressed
Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivered a fiery speech on the House floor criticizing Republicans for their ignorance of Black history and their attempts to dismantle workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Don’t obey in advance
José Luis Vilson, a veteran educator, writer, speaker and activist in New York City, reflects on the recent election results and the cultural problems that have led to the re-ascendance of Donald Trump, and calls for a shared humanity and the need to build a better world.
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Black America, let’s plan for the next 100 years
The Republican Party has been planning for the next century of American apartheid for decades, while the Democratic Party must begin planning for the next century of progress and equality.
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Educators rally to protect Black students from Trump policies
Educators and community members are preparing to fight back against conservative policies that could lead to the dismantling of the Department of Education and the weakening of the Office for Civil Rights, while the AFT is fighting to protect public schools and ensure equitable funding and staffing.
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The threat of truth decay
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump’s alliance could be problematic for public health in Black communities, as they plan to remove fluoride from the water system and are skeptical of vaccines, which could worsen existing health disparities.
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Biden can still grant clemency for people on federal death rowÂ
President Joe Biden has the power to grant clemency to prisoners on federal death row, but has yet to follow through on proposed reforms to the clemency process.
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Election Proves Black Americans Have No Allies
The 2020 US Presidential election highlighted a dissonance between African American voters and Latino support for Donald Trump, leading to a sense of isolation and betrayal among Black voters.
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White Women, Latinos Return Trump to Power as Democrats’ Missteps Helps Usher in New Era
Donald Trump has been elected to the presidency for a second time, despite being convicted of fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party failed to effectively engage with the Black Press and address the concerns of women and people of color.
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Why Black kids need the U.S. Education Department
Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s 2024 campaign platform are pushing to abolish the Department of Education, citing its “woke” bureaucracy, waste of taxpayer money, and interference in local decisions, while the DOE encourages diversity, protects the rights of all students, and provides financial incentives for education policy.
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Kamala Harris draws 75,000 at D.C. rally, pledges ‘we won’t go back’ – Watch Now
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris delivered a historic closing argument before an enthusiastic crowd of over 75,000 at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., emphasizing her commitment to uniting the country and fighting for common ground and common-sense solutions.
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Lessons from three tragedies: Adams, Williams, and Robinson
Three Black men have recently made headlines for different reasons, highlighting the issues.
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Anti-immigrant agitation in a nation of immigrants
Donald Trump and JD Vance have been stoking anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States.
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How Tim Walz finally stopped JD Vance from sane-washing Trump
VP candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz debated on the issues of the 2024 presidential election, with Walz exposing Vance’s lies and Trump’s unfit nature for office.
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The audacity of Kamala Harris’ laughter—and the racist roots of Trump’s derision
Donald Trump and other Republicans have criticized Kamala Harris’ laughter, which has been described as ‘contemptuous’ and ‘inappropriate,’ drawing on historical racial context.
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Marcellus Williams’ death: political execution of a Black man carried out by the Supreme Court
Marcellus Williams was executed despite evidence of his innocence, due to the actions of former President Donald Trump, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Missouri Governor Mike Parson, and the conservative U.S. Supreme Court.
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Kamala Harris trounces Trump in debate
Kamala Harris delivered a highly impressive debate performance, while Donald Trump made baffling claims.
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Harris dominates first presidential debate as Trump struggles to defend record
Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump by most accounts.
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Harris and Trump set for high-stakes presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will participate in a 90-minute debate on Sept. 10, moderated by ABC News.