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The first Black woman to lead the CDC will face an uphill battle in restoring trust
By Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th News
This story was originally published by The 19th.
Dr. Erica Schwartz delivers her opening statement at her Senate confirmation hearing to become CDC director. Via C-SPAN.
Dr. Erica Schwartz will be the...
Howard reinstates hundreds, Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal, Jovita Moore mural returns
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Photo of Howard University. Wikimedia Commons.
Between Tuskegee University’s ban on bonnets and durags and Howard University’s disenrollment of students, HBCUs have been at the top of the conversation this week. Here’s...
Tuskegee students sound off about dress code policy: ‘You barely see anyone in a bonnet’
Someone generated this AI photo of Tuskegee students wearing sleepwear on campus. A student called the photo “digital racism.”
It’s summertime.
Many college students are enjoying the last vestiges of summer break before worrying about tex...
Education Department limits civil rights investigations into racial disparities in schools
By Lily Altavena, Chalkbeat
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters.
Maryland GovPics/Wikimedia Commons
Schools that discipline students of color at higher rates than white students won’t be in vi...
'Black Panther 3' sets release date, unveils new key addition to cast
“Black Panther 3” is set to premiere on December 15th, 2028, Ryan Coogler announced Saturday.
The Oscar-winning director made the announcement at San Diego Comic-Con. It was also revealed that David Jonsson will take on the mantle as the n...
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