Fearing federal DEI policies, Waterloo schools withdrew from African American reading event
The district withdrew from the event, citing federal directives that condemn diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. ...
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Black Americans face alarming heart disease risk
A national emergency unfolding silently. Every 33 seconds, someone in America dies from cardiovascular disease—nearly 2,500 people daily.
The importance of African American Studies in schools
Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland was one of the first high schools in the U.S. to offer Advanced Placement African ...
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Enduring Families Project shares untold stories of African Americans in La Crosse's history
A local group is helping La Crosse remember its history. The Enduring Families Project performed at the Holmen Library on Wednesday. The group shared previously unknown stories of African Americans ...
Here’s How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact Black Americans
Civil rights leaders say Black Americans and marginalized communities will be impacted the most by Trump's tariffs on Canada ...
African American culture and history celebrated at CNM summit
The African American Youth Empowerment Summit (AAYES), hosted at CNM’s College and Career High School, celebrated African ...
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East African with an American twist: New restaurant serves up fusion food in St. Cloud
The restaurant serves a unique blend of east African and casual American cuisine. Kalsan Cuisine, a restaurant that combines ...
‘Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette’
Jennifer Jones is the first African American Rockette. While the Rockettes have long been celebrated as an emblem of American ...
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Waterloo's 1619 Freedom School to host canceled African American read-in
The Waterloo after-school literacy program co-founded by Nikole Hannah-Jones will host the city’s 19th African American ...
'Excited about what's in front of us': Nebraska Commission on African American Affairs looks to present new opportunities
'We welcome accountability': State Senator introduces oversight bill for Nebraska’s Commission on African-American Affairs.
Carroll students amplify Black American voices during 10th annual African American Read-In
Carroll County students amplified Black voices at 10th annual African American Read-with poetry, prose and music.
Where the new Kansas African American Museum effort stands after key donation
The new museum and cultural center will be an exceptional community and statewide resource," TKAAM's board chair said.