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Secret Service Defends Female Agents Amid DEI Backlash

By David Ingram and Curtis Bunn The U.S. Secret Service said Wednesday that it stood by its female agents and was appalled by some of the criticism they’ve received on conservative social media since Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service, in a statement to NBC News, said that the criticism from pundits and influencers was baseless. The agency also stood by its commitment to diversity in recruiting as helping, not hurting, the effectiveness of its protective teams. The statement follows a multiday campaign of derision by some conservatives who accused Kimberly Cheatle, the Secret Service director, of being unqualified and

AI Access Gap Threatens Equity in Academic Research

By Kathryn Palmer Academic researchers know that artificial intelligence (AI) technology has the potential to revolutionize the technical aspects of nearly every industry. And while they’re trained to apply such innovations in ethical, equitable ways, compared to profit-driven tech companies, they have limited access to the expensive, powerful technology required for AI research. That divide has scholars and other government-funded researchers concerned that the developments emerging from the AI Gold Rush could leave marginalized populations behind. For instance, a radiology technician could use a generative AI agent to read X-rays, in theory leading to more accurate diagnoses and better health outcomes. But

Biden Exits Race, Endorses Kamala Harris for President

By William Ketchum After months of discouraging polls and a disastrous debate performance, President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon the decision to abandon his reelection campaign against former president Donald Trump. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden wrote. “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to

$3M Grants Awarded to Preserve 30 Black Historic Sites

The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, today announced $3 million in grant funding to protect and preserve 30 sites representing Black history. With more than $140 million raised since its founding in 2017, the Action Fund is the largest resource dedicated to the preservation of African American historic places. “The National Grant Program represents the Action Fund’s enduring commitment to telling the full American story – one that makes room for Black resilience, creativity, and achievement,” said Brent Leggs, Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. “History is crucial to our nation’s understanding

CBS News President Resigns, Shifts to Advisory Role

By Corky Siemaszko Ingrid Ciprián-Matthews, who has been president of CBS News since August, announced her resignation Wednesday morning. Ciprián-Matthews gave notice just days after the network’s parent company, Paramount, agreed to merge with the production company Skydance Media. In an emailed memo to staffers, Ciprián-Matthews said she will be “transitioning to a new role” at CBS. “I have gladly agreed to stay on through the election as a senior editorial adviser to CBS News, given the historical significance of this election and the current political moment,” she wrote. “We all know our industry and company are going through a transformation and a

Harford Board Reinstates AP African American Studies

By William J. Ford The Harford County Board of Education voted unanimously early Tuesday to restore an Advanced Placement course on African American studies, just weeks after canceling the class over concerns it lacked “positive narratives” and perpetuated “a narrative of victimhood.” The vote followed at least 2 1/2 hours of public comment from about 60 speakers, most of whom urged the board to let the course continue. “It has bridged the gap between Black and white, left and right, or right and wrong by creating a safe space for open dialogue, discussion and communication,” said Hayven Rowson, 16, a

Milwaukee Black Businesses Miss Out on RNC 2024 Deals

By Lynn Washington Financial benefits from the $200 million boost expected for the economy of Milwaukee from the Republican Party’s presidential nominating convention are bypassing Black-owned businesses in Wisconsin’s largest city, alleges leadership with the Black chamber there. They argue Black businesses have been left out of contracts to provide services and/or goods during the Republican convention, which is set to begin Monday through Thursday next week in Milwaukee. Nikki Purvis, the president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, said she is “not aware” of local Black businesses that have received RNC convention related contracts.

Duke Study: Book Bans Target Women of Color Authors

Courtesy of Duke University Schools and Libraries in the United States experienced a significant spike in book bans during the 2021-2022 academic year. According to a new study from scholars at Duke University, the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and the University of Colorado, a disproportionate share of these banned books are written by women of color and include characters from diverse backgrounds. For their study, the authors researched the 2,532 books that were banned during the 2021-2022 school year to identify any demographic patterns. The results revealed a significant portion of banned books were written by authors of color, particularly women

Amber Rose Speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention

By Taylor Ardrey Reality television star and model Amber Rose took the stage at the 2024 Republican National Convention on Monday. During her speech, Rose focused on her role as a mother and a converted Trump supporter. This year, Rose positioned herself as an avid supporter of former president Donald Trump, who is expected to accept the party’s nomination for the upcoming election at the convention this week. “Trump 2024,” she wrote in an Instagram post in May, which included a photo of her next to Trump and Melania. She was met with pushback as many pointed out that she spoke out against

Chase and United Airlines Are Investing in Pilot Education to Break Barriers in the Sky

Courtesy of United Airlines According to a recent survey, nearly 52% of Americans plan to travel on a plane this summer, which makes having a pilot pipeline more important than ever. There are only about 100,000 commercial pilots in the U.S. (compared to the one billion passengers each year) and the path to becoming a pilot is expensive and at times hard to navigate. Attracting the best and the brightest to join the profession must be a priority to ensure there is a robust pipeline of safe, qualified airline pilots. The problem is a lack of opportunity and steep barriers to entry. Unfortunately, flight training

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