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Alpha Delta Pi sorority at Samford University defied authorities to print racially insensitive images on T-shirts. Social officials apologized to the school's community and launched an investigation.

A young man who tried to escape violence in Chicago was tragically shot dead. Lee McCollum was featured in the CNN documentary 'Chicagoland,' and had a promising future.

A kindergarten teacher lost her temper and now faces felony charges for assaulting her student. Her lawyer says she was defending herself after a 7-year-old shoved her first.

The Obama administration plans to direct school districts to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that match their identity. School officials will receive guidance on implementation.

The Chicago Police Department is investigating whether at least 6 officers gave false court testimony. The probe stems from a Chicago Tribune investigative article.

A North Carolina school board lifted its ban on students carrying Mace and pepper spray on campus. This comes in response to the DOJ's civil rights lawsuit against the state's bathroom law.

A 77-year-old Atlanta attorney earns his 8th college degree. He plans to use his masters in religion to work in prison ministries.

Arizona's Black parents and leaders hear new data on the condition of their community. Their response is a solutions-oriented approach to ending disparities.

The Department of Education hosted a national teacher diversity summit. It also released new data on the issue.

The Department of Education reported a record number of civil rights complaints. Sec. of Education John King told NewsOne that he's optimistic, but there's more work to do.

Teacher of the year Jahana Hayes sets off on a national tour to inspire other educators. She advises them to build relationships with their students.

Flint's former city administrator filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Mayor Karen Weaver. She alleges that Weaver fired her to cover up a scheme to redirect charity funds to her campaign.