Howard Names Fine Arts School After Alum Chadwick Boseman
Published on Blavity News on 26th May 2021 Howard University announced that they will be naming the College of Fine Arts after Howard alumni, Chadwick Boseman. Boseman graduated from Howard …
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Texas Republicans Pass Bill Stopping Teachers from Teaching About Racism in Classrooms
Written by Sìmone StancilPublished on 12th May 2021 A bill was passed in the Texas House of Representatives that prohibits the teaching of Critical Race Theory in American schools. …
School co-op raises funds for Black history museum
Written by Sean JonesPublished on 12th May 2021 Middle-school students from Cultural Roots Co-operative raised $3500 for the Pocahontas Island Black History Museum. The museum is on Pocahontas Island, Virginia, …
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Mother of Seven, Alena Maze, Is the First Black Person in The World to Hold a Ph.D. In Survey Methodology
Written by Tomas KassahunPublished on 3rd May 2021 At the age of 35, Alena Maze became the first Black person in the world to earn a PhD. in Research Methodology. …
Ivy League colleges urged to apologise for using bones of black children in teaching material
Written by Leah MahonPublished on 26th April 2021 The University of Pennsylvania and the University of Princeton have faced backlash after it was discovered that the bones of two African-American …
Marcus Rashford launches book club for disadvantaged children
Published on BBC News on 19th April 2021 “For too long, the joy of reading has been restricted by whether or not a family has the contingency budget to purchase …
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Galvanize to Award $1.8M in Scholarships to Foster Equity in Tech Workforce
Published on the Black Star News on 19th April 2021 “This spring’s recipients prove that no matter your background or circumstances, the drive to succeed is universal. We are proud …
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Former Obama White House Intern Announces Scholarship for Black Women with Financial Need Pursuing Political Internships
Written by Simone Stancil Published on 13th April 2021 “I’m hoping that this scholarship puts more Black women in rooms where decisions are made. These decisions should not be happening …
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