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Settlement Reached Between DOJ and Board of Education to Address Racial Disparities in USD 259 Schools

In a recent meeting held at Paradise Baptist Church in Northeast Wichita, community leaders gathered to address the mistreatment of Black and brown children in USD 259 schools. Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau expressed concerns about...

Smithsonian Institution Event

The Smithsonian Institution, often referred to simply as the Smithsonian, is a renowned museum complex and research institution located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum, education, and...

Bronzeville Children’s Museum: A Top Choice for Kids

The Bronzeville Children’s Museum: Educating Through Play Playing with purpose could be the motto of the Bronzeville Children’s Museum, a hidden gem located in Calumet Heights. Founded in 1993 by Peggy Montes, a dedicated educator...

Prudence Crandall: A Heroine of the State

Residents of Canterbury, Conn., were in an uproar over the controversial actions of Prudence Crandall, the principal of the Canterbury Female Boarding School. Initially supported by prominent figures in the community, Crandall quickly became...

Retired Admiral Michelle J. Howard

Michelle Howard is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. Throughout her 35-year career in the U.S. Navy, she shattered glass ceilings and broke new ground, becoming the first female to achieve the...

Caleb’s Kids and the Detroit Black Film Festival Join Forces for National Suicide Prevention Month

This week on American Black Journal, the spotlight is on Suicide Prevention Month, an important annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, combating stigma, and providing resources to prevent suicide. According to...

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