Marvel Comics unveils its lineup of special issues to promote math and science education. Three of the superheroes are Black.
Chicago public schools announced a record high graduation rate. The teachers union applauded the students, community organizations, and educators for more than a decade of hard work.
Northern Kentucky University students rallied against racism. A flier mocking Welcome Black Week sparked the protest.
ITT Technical Institute announced that it's closing all its facilities. This decision is a result of an Education Department ban of the school enrolling students who receive federal financial aid.
Arrest data undermines Maine Gov. LePage's outrageous claims about Black drug trafficking in Maine. He refuses to release the contents of his binder with evidence.
Two Mississippi universities removed state flags from campus over its controversial embedded Confederate emblem. They join five other Mississippi public colleges that have removed the flag. Only one remains.
There's insufficient evidence to prosecute the White S.C. deputy who dragged a Black female student across the floor. Charges were also dropped against the teen and a witness who recorded the confrontation.
A S.C. drama teacher coaches kids on how to find their voice on social issues. The students have chosen to tackle child hunger and bullying so far.
Black men in Hartford show support for students on the first day of school. They recognize that the students face an uphill battle.
A coalition of civil rights groups urge the Census Bureau to change its policy of how counting prisoners. In a letter they say dislocating the prisoners is discriminatory and distorts democracy.
Georgetown University announced a plan to amend for its slave holding past. But will the offer of preferential admission benefit the slaves' descendants?
Maine Gov. Paul LePage said he will not resign. State lawmakers and residents are urging him to step down or get professional help.