With less than two weeks before Election Day, some Ward 7 politicos are coalescing around Toni Criner’s campaign for the Ward 7 State Board of Education (SBOE) seat.  During the earlier part of October, Wendell Felder, Democratic nominee for the Ward 7 D.C. Council seat, endorsed Criner. More recently, Criner secured endorsements from Advisory Neighborhood […]

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Howard University's 100th homecoming celebration is a time to celebrate the university's rich legacy, legacy of excellence, and commitment to educating Black minds, with events such as the annual parade, football game, Royal Court Coronation, Greek Step Show, Student Fashion Show, Bison Madness pep rally, and Yardfest.

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Washington Monthly magazine ranks colleges based on their commitment to social mobility, research, and public service, with historically Black colleges and universities, regional public universities, and regional public schools performing well under these metrics.

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Black girls are disproportionately disciplined in public schools, with the GAO report finding that they accounted for nearly half of all exclusionary discipline cases in the 2017-2018 school year, due to racial bias and adultification.

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The District of Columbia State Board of Education and Office of the State Superintendent are working to expand the classroom education of Indigenous history, implementing new social studies standards that offer greater depth and insight into the lives of Indigenous Peoples of the DMV, as well as the lives of African Americans, women, LGBTQ+ and others who have historically been marginalized.

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Howard University's 100th homecoming celebration is expected to draw massive crowds, with major events and surprises including a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris, and the university is taking steps to ensure public safety during the week-long event.

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University of Maryland's Students for Justice in Palestine were able to hold a rally on Oct. 7, after a court order overturned the university president's decision to cancel the event due to fears of violence.

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser surprised English and Language Arts teacher Jazzmyne Townsend with the 2025 D.C. Teacher of the Year award, recognizing her dedication to teaching and her impact on student learning.

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Black girls are more likely to receive harsher and more frequent discipline than white girls, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, prompting the introduction of the Ending PUSHOUT Act to address the issue and create safe, nurturing school environments.

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Vice President Kamala Harris, if elected, would make history as the first woman and woman of color to serve as President, and her proposed investments in HBCUs could transform the teacher of color pipeline and improve outcomes for Black and Brown students.

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