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Seattle Becomes First City In The US To Ban Caste Discrimination

Seattle is explicitly banning discrimination on the basis of caste, making it the first city in the US to take such a step.

Ben Jealous Is No Climate Justice Newbie

The former NAACP head is the new executive director at The Sierra Club, but he’s “been in this racial justice battle my entire life.”

Shots Fired, Apartment Fire In North Portland

Flames engulfed a balcony in the St. Johns apartment building where a suspect was said to be barricaded.

Only 5.7% Of Us Doctors Are Black, And Experts Warn The Shortage Harms Public...

When being truly honest with herself, Seun Adebagbo says, she can describe what drove her to go to medical school in a single word: self-preservation.

Students Push Medical Schools To Teach About Segregation In Health Care

They’re building a curriculum to help dismantle segregated care and the race-based disparities it causes.

Don Lemon To Return To Cnn, Will Undergo Formal Training Following Sexist Comments

CNN anchor Don Lemon will return to the network's air on Wednesday and will participate in formal training following sexist comments he made last week.

Honda Battle Of The Bands Returns To Celebrate HBCU Culture And Marching Band Tradition

Thousands of fans, students and alumni converged upon Alabama State University on Saturday, Feb. 18 to take part in the 18th Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase.

Black Male Teachers Represent 2% Of Education Workforce

This trend has been attributed to the lack of mentorship or misalignment in certain educational environments.

Two Supreme Court Cases This Week Could Upend The Entire Internet

The Supreme Court is set to hear back-to-back oral arguments this week in two cases that could significantly reshape online speech and content moderation.

Protecting Students’ Futures If Affirmative Action Ends

The upcoming Supreme Court decision could put decades of expanded opportunity at risk, but we must fight on.

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Morehouse College Might Halt Graduation ‘on The Spot’ If There Are...

Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said Thursday he would shut down commencement ceremonies “on the spot” rather than allow police to remove student protesters in zip ties during President Joe Biden’s graduation speech.