Category: Education

Prince William County Invites Public Input on Environmental Review and Federal Funding Request for Homeless Navigation Center East Project

Prince William County is seeking public comments on the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Homeless Navigation Center East project. This combined notice affirms that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental impact and outlines the county’s intention to request additional federal funding […]

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4 Book Campaigns Bridging the Reading Literacy Divide 

Research shows that having books in the home has many benefits for children, including academic achievement, cultural awareness, and more. by Aziah Siid Experts have long considered reading the cornerstone of K-12 education. Besides helping practice literacy basics — letters, words, sentence structure — and helping shape school readiness, books can unlock a child’s imagination, […]

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Why the Black Panther Party’s Vision for Education Still Matters

Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development says our kids still need to be taught truth and knowledge of self. The Black Panther Party for Self Defense turned 58 this October.  Its Ten-point Platform and Program, written by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, is as vital as ever.    As a Black man who grew […]

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Over 100 Black Students and Youth Leaders Organize National Reparations Summit

The National Reparations Institute along with 100 Black students and youth leaders will convene a National N’Daba (Great Gathering) Reparations Summit on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2nd, 2024 at the Atlanta University Center in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s fourth annual National N’Daba (Great Gathering) will include a diverse and evolving group of committee members, presenters, and […]

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Conversations in the Community announces upcoming events

by Jennifer Roberts, Founder of Conversations in the Community Happy Fall!  I hope that your fall season is off to a great start.  Conversations in the Community is excited to share our upcoming events with you.  Please refer to the attached flyers for details and registration. Please share with other community members. Tween & Teen Conversations About Caste:  Conversations […]

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The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Announces Significant Partnership with SCORE DC

The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (NVBCC) is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with the Washington D.C. Chapter of SCORE, aimed at enriching the educational experience for the Economic Evolution Accelerator Program Founder graduates. This collaboration will provide founders with vital mentorship from experienced business leaders, resources such as business planning tools, and […]

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FOIA Friday: Possible campus civil rights violations investigated

by Virginia Mercury Staff ACLU launches investigation into possible abuses of civil rights across campuses Following the violent police response and mass arrests of students, staff, and faculty protestors on multiple Virginia campuses this spring amid the flaring Israel-Hamas war, the ACLU of Virginia has launched an investigation into potential abuses of civil rights and liberties. The organization submitted […]

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U.S. House passes ‘anti-woke’ bill aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed

by Shauneen Miranda, Virginia Mercury WASHINGTON —  A GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt diversity, equity and inclusion policies as a condition of accreditation passed the U.S. House Thursday, though its fate appears dim. The End Woke Higher Education Act — which succeeded 213-201 — marks one of several so-called anti-woke initiatives and messaging bills […]

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