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Study Shows Racial Divide On Historical Events

New data shows a racial divide when it comes to how historical events are viewed.
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Crowdfunding Makes Education Dreams A Reality

People are turning to social funding platforms like GoFundMe to pay tuition. Generous strangers are making education goals possible.
President Obama Honors The 2016 National Teacher Of The Year Finalists At The White House
10 Education Stories That Made News In 2016

Several education news stories in 2016 impacted the African-American community. Black educators reached new heights and the community debated school…
Protests against police violence in Charlotte
Emory University Offers ‘Black Self-Love’ Course

In the class, students explore how Black social movements have contributed to empowerment within the African-American community.
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What K-12 Teachers Think About Their Profession

A survey of K-12 teachers found a high level of satisfaction with the profession. Here are some ways to pursue…
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Teacher Resigns After Racist Obama Post

Trent Bennett, a teacher at Malvern High School in Little Rock, took to KTHV-TV's Facebook page on Christmas Eve to…
Ferguson's Fragile Recovery Shaken After Police Casualties
White EMT Accused Of Falsifying Robbery Report

Steven Sampson, a 41-year-old NYC EMT worker, faces criminal charges after authorities reveal he fabricated a robbery on Christmas morning.
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LA Police Commissioner Accused Of Undermining

Black Lives Matter activist Trevor Gerard responded to a restraining order from Los Angeles police commission president Matt M. Johnson,…
LAPD Vice Squad In South Central Los Angeles
Will Missouri Law Perpetuate School-To-Prison Pipeline?

A Missouri law sparks concerns over felony charges for school fights. It could impact students of color disproportionately.
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Class Assignment On KKK Sparks Outrage

Several Black parents refuse to allow their children to do the assignment. They say it teaches them to defend hate.
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Ex-Cop In Walter Scott Killing Faces March Retrial

A judge has scheduled the retrial for ex-Charleston cop Michael Slager in the shooting death of Walter Scott for March…
'Now You See Me 2' World Premiere
Donors Aim To Save Betty White & Morgan…

With less than 72 hours left in the year, a few outliers have tried to turn tragedy into comedy by…
African Americans In South Celebrate Obama's Historic Win
Feds: Closing Driver's License Centers Violates Rights

Federal officials conclude that closing and reducing services in driver license's centers in Alabama violates civil rights, reaching an agreement…
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Suspect Claims Self-Defense In Christmas Subway Stabbing

“This was an unfortunate incident on the subway at Christmas time where lots of people lose their tempers," the woman's…
Bishop Eddie Long Discusses Sex Scandal Allegations
Eddie Long’s New Look Spurs Health Concerns

Embattled megachurch pastor Bishop Eddie Long has returned to the pulpit of Georgia’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church after being…
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Rachel Dolezal Booted From MLK Dreamfest

Former NAACP Leader Rachel Dolezal is no longer participating in a panel on racial identity at The Martin Luther King…
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NYPD Cops Compensated For Wearing Body Cams

New York City will reportedly give 1 percent pay increases to police officers who have to wear the cameras.
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Obama To Clap Back At Russia For Meddling…

The Obama administration is set to impose sanctions on Russia to punish the country for meddling in the 2016 U.S.…
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