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Texas High School Suspends Black Student For His Hair Style, Denies Discrimination

Nationwide — Darryl George, a junior at Barbers Hill High School in Texas, has faced suspension twice in a row due to his hairstyle. Despite the state’s recent anti-discrimination legislation, the school argued that it wasn’t an act of discrimination.     Darryl reportedly received the suspension for sporting twisted dreadlocks tied atop his head, Read More…

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The Failure of American Public Education

Government is wholly unsuited to teach America’s students. John Hood Many American critics believe that the major problem with public education today is a lack of focus on results. Students aren’t expected to meet high standards, the argument goes, and the process of education takes precedence over analyzing education results in policy-making circles. This is Read More…

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My neighbor’s 5-year-old son Now, His Parents Are Suing Me

What should I do about this lawsuit? My neighbor’s 5-year-old son snuck into my backyard and got bitten by my poodle when I was at work. Now, his parents are suing me for medical cost. What should I do? by Naomi Levell · Question asked: “What should I do about this lawsuit? My neighbor’s 5-year-old Read More…

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Triplets Who Almost Died at Birth Are Now HBCU Students in Atlanta

Nationwide — Meet Tony Jr. Hicks and his two sisters Sanai and Morgan, triplets from Baltimore, Maryland, who eached weighed less than 2 pounds when they were prematurely born. But now, they are healthy and simultaneously beginning their journey as students at HBCUs in Atlanta. These three incredible young adults faced adversity right from the Read More…

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The Animated Series For Black Children That Addresses Mental Health

Nationwide — An exciting new animated series called Super CJ: The Animated Series has been launched on YouTube to bring much-needed awareness to the critical mental health crisis facing Black children today. The series features a Black superhero, Super CJ, and his sarcastically funny sidekick, Rex the super dog. The Super CJ Children’s Mental Health Read More…