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Federal agencies bar Black History Month and other ‘special observances’

By Ken Dilanian, Alexandra Marquez, Claretta Bellamy and Dan De Luce  Federal agencies on Friday rushed to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curtailing diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The executive orders prompted a flurry of memos and emails obtained by NBC News that modified the rules for staff at intelligence agencies, in the military and across civilian departments regarding employee resource groups and the celebration of cultural awareness events. This week, the Defense Intelligence Agency ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and

DOE Collapse Would Leave Millions of Teachers Without Funding

By Kate Nalepinski President Donald Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education has sparked debate over potential consequences for teachers, students, and education funding. While some conservatives have long criticized the agency as an overreach of federal power, some educators warn that eliminating it could disrupt public schooling and cut funding streams. How Many People Work In The Department Of Education? The U.S. Department of Education employs approximately 4,400 people and has a $68 billion budget, according to the agency’s latest data. While its workforce is small compared to other federal departments, its role in overseeing and distributing billions in education funding is significant. What Would

The $25 Million Initiative That Will Strengthen HBCUs

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has launched a major initiative to help historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) grow stronger and more innovative, thanks to a $25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Over the next five years,  the grant will allow TMCF to fund Project HBCU Capacity Building: Maximizing HBCU Performance Through Investments in Research, Operations and Innovation. The project will boost member institutions through student success programs, operational systems improvements, and infrastructure upgrades. TMCF’s plan is built on a multi-faceted approach. It will enhance administrative systems by introducing a new data management platform that streamlines operations, improves

Massive protests against Trump’s cruel immigration policies cause ‘major gridlock’ in LA

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By Michele Theil The ICE protests began on Olvera Street in downtown LA and grew in size as the day went on, with thousands of demonstrators marching to City Hall. The protestors also walked onto the southbound lanes of the 101 freeway, at the Alameda Street exit, later blocking both sides of the 101. The LAPD tweeted a traffic advisory about the protest, warning commuters that the area was “under major gridlock.” The traffic jams continued on-and-off throughout the day until 4pm, when the LAPD announced that “demonstrators have exited the 101 freeway” and were instead gathering at the steps of City Hall. Although

School Choice Executive Order Penalizes Public School For Teaching American History

By Kandiss Edwards Another day, another executive order handed down by the Trump administration. This time, the focus is on diverting funds meant for public schools under the guise of “school choice.” On Jan. 29, President Trump signed the “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” executive order. The order is being marketed as an expansion of school choice, allowing parents to have broader options for their children’s education. Indeed, the funding for private institutions, religious institutions, and alternative schooling is included in the order. However, the language suggests that the goal is to divert funds away from institutions that teach about the history of

Trump draws criticism from Congress and Civil Rights leaders for blaming DEI for National Airport Crash

By Hamil R. Harris The icy waters of the Potomac River claimed the lives of 67 people who died after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter just a few yards from Reagan National Airport. The fatal mid-air collision is similar to the incident involving an Air Florida jet that crashed into the Potomac in January of 1982. 74 passengers died attempting to land at the airport across the river from the US Capitol. Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Fire Chief John Donnelly mobilized search and rescue assets from the District, Maryland, and Virginia who worked all

Howard University Law Professor Among Victims of Deadly Plane Crash

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Written By Micarie Kemp Howard University is mourning the loss of Professor Kiah Duggins, who was among the victims of Wednesday’s tragic mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport. Duggins, a civil rights attorney, was set to begin teaching at Howard University School of Law this fall. The university confirmed in a statement that she was aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter before crashing into the Potomac River. Officials report that all 64 people aboard the two aircrafts were killed. Howard University says Duggins was an advocate committed to justice and reform. Before

Woolworth’s Sit-In Site Honored as National Historic Landmark

On Feb. 1, 1960, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair Jr.), Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain Sr., and David Richmond—known as the A&T Four—broke racial barriers by sitting at the Woolworth’s whites-only lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their nonviolent protest quickly garnered attention and support, inspiring local college and high school students to join their cause. This act of courage not only catalyzed similar demonstrations across the country but also played a crucial role in including public accommodations as a protected category in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. “Their sit-in inspired thousands of people to demand equal treatment in shops, restaurants, and

Trump signs sweeping executive order to expand school choice

By Yamiche Alcindor, Rebecca Shabad and Dareh Gregorian  President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Wednesday that would prioritize and free up federal funding to expand school choice programs. The order impacts several federal departments and directs the Education Department to prioritize school choice programs through its discretionary grants, in addition to issuing guidance to states about federal allocations to districts and schools, a senior White House official said. “Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Education shall issue guidance regarding how States can use Federal formula funds to support K-12 educational choice initiatives,” the order says. The order,

The latest on the fatal midair plane and helicopter crash

By Ayana Archie Authorities are continuing to investigate a midair collision between an American Airlines airliner and an Army helicopter, in which the aircraft fell into the icy Potomac River near Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night. All 67 passengers, crew members and Army service members are believed to have died. Here is what we know so far. How did it happen? A regional American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members traveling from Wichita, Kan., was moments from landing when it collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter carrying three U.S. service members, shortly before 9

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