Honor Black History Month—Act to Demand Justice and Reparations

From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): This Black History Month, Amnesty is reflecting on acts of courage and determination by Black activists to defend human rights throughout history. In the face of racism and violence, Black activists have bravely been at … Continued

Report: Black Women Face Higher Student-Debt Burden in Pandemic

Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-07-18/womens/report-black-women-face-higher-student-debt-burden-in-pandemic/a79933-1 July 18, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window COVID-19 has touched just about every facet of life, and a new report from the Center for Responsible Lending says women repaying … Continued

Tell Congress It’s Time to Denounce the “Great Replacement” Theory

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From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Go to https://action.momsrising.org/sign/Buffalo_replacement to tell your member of Congress to publicly and loudly denounce the “Great Replacement” theory and show they serve all their constituents, not only those who are white. Over the weekend, an 18-year-old … Continued

Fewer Teachers of Color in Pennsylvania

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Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-05-04/education/fewer-teachers-of-color-in-pennsylvania/a78957-1 May 4, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window As Pennsylvania’s student population grows more diverse, there’s a growing gap between the proportions of students of color and teachers of color, … Continued