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Michelle Obama’s Op-Ed On Girls’ Education Just Inspired…

The FLOTUS penned a passionate op-ed for the Atlantic about her education initiative with President Barack Obama.

04.17.21

SUNY Plattsburgh’s College Newspaper Prints Racist Illustration, Apologizes…

The article was well received by readers - but not so the image of a Black student with "bulging eyes…

10.28.15

6 Black Students Who Were Suspended For Ridiculous…

News that a Black child was suspended for staring at a White classmate highlights an age-old debate about race, as…

04.17.21

Black Florida Teen Was Arrested For Her Science…

Back in 2013, a Florida teen also worked on a science project for school and was arrested for it, and…

10.02.15

NEWS ROUNDUP: Suspension Rate Higher For Black Students…

According to a new study, African-American students get suspended or expelled at higher rates than White students in southern states.

04.17.21

NEWS ROUNDUP: Tracy Morgan Ties The Knot With…

It’s been over a year since comedian Tracy Morgan was badly injured in a highway car crash, but things are…

08.24.15

Florida Teacher Suspended For Duct Taping Kindergarteners’ Eyes…

A Florida kindergarten teacher accused of placing duct tape over students’ eyes as a form of punishment was suspended without…

07.31.15

Police shining lights on handcuffed African man sitting on curb

Black College Student Who Waited To Pull Over…

A 24-year-old Saginaw Valley State University student is facing a felony charge after he waited to arrive at a well-lit…

07.07.15

“Stay Hungry:” Michelle Obama Delivers Emotional Graduation Speech…

First Lady Michelle Obama honored a slain honor student during an emotional speech to hundreds of teenagers at King College Prep High…

06.10.15

So This Happened: Texas Teachers Hand Out “Ghetto”…

Awards season for students is usually a joyous occasion, but one Texas family was livid to find that their son received something…

06.08.15

So This Happened: Family Fined $500 For Cheering…

Graduations are meant to be special moments between students and their families, but one family is now facing charges for cheering…

03.15.18

Study Reveals Teachers Of All Races Are Likely…

A new study released by Stanford University has revealed that teachers of all races are more harsh on black children…

05.27.15

School Nurse Under Fire For Allegedly Yelling Racial…

The mother of a 11-year-old from Georgia has slammed the school system for not taking stronger action against a school…

05.21.15

Find Out Why This High Schooler Turned Down…

Many believe Memphis, Tennessee teen Ronald Nelson made a big mistake for rejecting admission offers from eight Ivy League schools, but…

05.20.15

Watch: Substitute Teacher Accused Of Using Belt To…

A substitute teacher at a middle school in Prince Georges County, Maryland is being investigated on charges of disciplining students…

05.20.15

Black Kennesaw State University Student Accused Of Harassment…

Rude advisors at Kennesaw . Smh pic.twitter.com/ugcX4gnIsp — KB (@IamKB_) May 14, 2015 UPDATE: Friday, May 15, 2015 4:55 PM…

05.15.15

Black Boston University Professor Apologizes For Calling White…

An incoming Boston University professor has apologized for her controversial remarks regarding White males on Twitter, Fox News reports. Saida Grundy, an…

05.14.15

Georgia Principal Fired Over “Black People” Graduation Remark

The Georgia principal who chastised “all the Black people” after a handful of individuals prematurely left a graduation ceremony has been terminated,…

05.14.15

Black 8th Grader Allegedly Detained For 6 Days…

The second biggest school district in Louisiana has been hit with claims of racism and discrimination after many children, including…

05.13.15

“No N-Words:” Racist Graffiti Found In Student Center…

Connecticut College officials canceled classes on Monday after someone scrawled “No N-words” in the bathrooms on the first floor of…

03.31.15