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NYC School Board Objects to Trump's Immigration Order

January 24, 2025

On Wednesday night, New York City's school board, called the Panel for Educational Policy, disagreed with a recent order by President Trump. This order allows federal immigration officers to make arrests at "sensitive" places, including schools. The board passed a resolution that keeps these officer

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Trump's Move Against DEI: A Closer Look

January 23, 2025

President Trump recently signed an Executive Order that aims to protect civil rights and promote merit-based opportunity. The order puts an end to what it calls "DEI discrimination" in federal hiring and contracting. DEI stands for "diversity, equity, and inclusion. " According to the order, federal

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Could Trump's Plans Shake Up the Education Department?

January 21, 2025

President Donald Trump has big plans to shake things up at the Department of Education (DOE). Established back in 1979, this federal agency has had its share of critics. But Trump wants to go further than just cut its budget—he aims to shut it down completely. Education in the U. S. is mainly handle

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President Biden Issues Pardons and Commutations

January 20, 2025

On a recent Sunday, President Biden announced pardons for five notable figures, including the late civil rights activist Marcus Garvey. Garvey, who was a key leader in the Black nationalist movement, was posthumously pardoned for a mail fraud conviction dating back to 1923. Additionally, Biden commu

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President Biden Pardons Historic Black Leader and Others

January 20, 2025

On Sunday, President Joe Biden made a significant move by posthumously pardoning Marcus Garvey, a prominent Black nationalist from the 1920s. Garvey's conviction for mail fraud was seen by many as politically motivated. Biden also pardoned four other individuals and commuted the sentences of two mor

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“Biden Honors 19 Heroes: Clinton, Magic Johnson, Bill Nye Included”

January 5, 2025

In a chilly afternoon at the White House, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the top civilian honor, to 19 extraordinary individuals. The group spanned various fields like politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, and science. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinto

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Meet the Stars: This Year's Presidential Medal of Freedom Winners

January 4, 2025

Get ready to meet the amazing folks who've been chosen to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year! From politicians to actors, scientists to sports stars, these individuals have made a real difference. Among them are Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington. Sadly, four medal

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Education Secretary's Warning: Trump's Plan Could Derail Equal Opportunities

December 14, 2024

Miguel Cardona, the outgoing U. S. Education Secretary, is raising alarms about former President Donald Trump's plan to abolish the Education Department. Cardona, who started as a fourth-grade teacher and became the first Latino education commissioner in Connecticut, believes this move could harm st

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Fred Harris: From Senator to Presidential Hopeful, a Life of Change

November 25, 2024

Fred Harris, an Oklahoma senator who once considered running for president, has passed away at the age of 94. His journey was a unique one, starting from humble beginnings as a sharecropper's son to becoming a prominent figure in Washington. In 1964, he filled the vacant Senate seat left by Robert S

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Pennsylvania Ditches 'Woke' Teaching Guidelines in Settlement

November 23, 2024

In a recent settlement, Pennsylvania's education department waved goodbye to its controversial 'woke' teaching guidelines. These guidelines, part of the 'Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education Program Framework', had schools teaching students to question power structures and disrupt harmful pr