The people of Galveston, Texas, have been commemorating Juneteenth since the Civil War ended. Yesterday, in honor of the 160th anniversary, I went there to join them.You can read about […]
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New Report from EdVoice Institute Proposes Evidence-Based Solutions to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain California Teachers
Today, EdVoice Institute, together with 21 organizations – representing students, educators, parents, community members, and advocates across California – released “Every Classroom, Every Child: Lasting Solutions for California’s Teacher Shortage”, […]
Posted inNational
The Okefenokee Model of Protecting Public Lands
It has only been a few days since the solstice, but I can already see the sun starting back south over the Blue Mountains. Happiest day, beloved Joy Train Rider! […]
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Juneteenth: Celebrating our history
Juneteenth marks an important moment in our shared history—a time to reflect on the legacy of our ancestors who, even in the face of injustice, chose freedom, unity, and community […]
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Black girls build on preschool success, while Black boys struggle in some measures
This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet focused on education. Armed with a grant from the National Institutes of Health, Craig Ramey established the […]
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Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett announces run to lead Democrats
The questions stated before Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly died on May 21, after a battle with esophageal cancer: Did congressional Democrats make a mistake when they didn’t choose New York […]
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Statement on immigration raids in Culver City and Los Angeles
Today, Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan (D-Los Angeles) joined family members at a Culver City car wash to denounce the unjustified and outrageous militarized federal raids targeting vulnerable workers and community […]
Posted inEntertainment
Kendrick Lamar leads nominees heading into BET Awards
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with 10 nods heading into tonight’s presentation of the 2025 BET Awards, while Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla all have six. The awards honor […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
George Floyd’s death should not be in vain
May 25 marked five years since the murder of George Floyd. Floyd’s death should never stop being a catalyst for social change. His death illustrates how a typical, nonviolent encounter […]
