Michelle Obama says enabling girls around the world to obtain an education is personal. A documentary that highlights her global efforts airs on CNN.
A gunman fatally shot a New York anti-violence activist in Miami. The police say he was an unintended target.
The University of Phoenix and NewsOne release an education documentary. It explores innovative solutions to complex educational problems in the African American community.
Several universities are experimenting with "White Identity Retreats" to calm rising racial tensions on campuses. White students will learn about personal and systemic facets of White privilege.
Prosecutors charged a Chicago-area personal trainer for transmitting the HIV virus to three women. The man allegedly knew for 15 years that he is HIV positive but did not warn the women.
Chicago's police chief said a climate of fear over protests makes cops reluctant to use their gun. That endangers their lives and public safety.
President Obama commuted the sentences of 102 nonviolent federal drug offenders. The president plans to continue commuting the sentences of low-level offenders until his term ends.
Public school students in the District of Columbia graduated on time in record numbers. However, the stubborn graduation gap continues for students of color.
The U.S. Department of Education is spending $28 million to help low-income students pay for Advanced Placement exams. Many of these students take college level courses but can't afford to pay for the exams.
A Detroit principal gets a 15-month prison sentence. Nearly a dozen Detroit principals pleaded guilty to receiving kickbacks from a school vendor.
Baltimore's mayor is asking the state for $30 million to pay for police reforms. Some of the spending would go toward an early warning system to identify patterns of police misconduct.
Health officials report an increase of bacterial illness in Flint, Michigan. A reduction in hand washing to avoid contaminated municipal water may contribute to the outbreak.