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National Summit Will Create New Approaches to Teaching Slavery James Madison’s Montpelier and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Convene National Experts To Create A New Model For Engaging D

Nearly 50 of the nation’s leading academics, public historians, and descendant community advocates convened at James Madison’s Montpelier this weekend (February 9-11) to develop new guidelines for how cultural institutions and historic sites teach and interpret slavery by successfully engaging descendant communities.

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“Strong Black Man” Hurts Black Men with Mental Health Issues

To be African American, male, and mentally ill is to face a particular cultural medical challenge.

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Margaret Walker Center receives a $650,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation

Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center has been awarded a $650,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to help expand its capacity, enterprise and programming and that of the COFO Civil Rights Education Center.

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Twelve killed in India building collapse as rescue operation is suspended overnight

The death toll from a five-story apartment building collapse in the Indian state of Maharashtra has risen to 12, as rescue operations to locate the missing were suspended overnight.

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How to talk -- or not talk -- to kids about weight

Oona Hanson's child came home from school one day with a desire to eat healthier, which she thought was a positive development.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will 'address her future plans' Thursday, spokesperson says

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will "address her future plans" on Thursday, her spokesperson said, at a time when the longtime Democratic leader is at a personal and professional crossroads.

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Houston Community College selects new co-chairs to lead Black History Committee

Two veteran HCC employees will share the leadership of the HCC Black History Committee (BHC), whose year-round efforts center on securing college scholarships for African-American students attending HCC.

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2nd Annual "STRONGER THAN" Event Celebrates Women Storytellers

Free virtual special event to be held March 24 at 4 p.m. EDT

The 400 Years of African American History Commission (400YAAHC), a 15-member federally appointed commission established to coordinate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the English colonies on August 20, 1619, announced today a free, live virtual event designed by women to lift up women who tell their stories of triumph, empowerment and accomplishment.

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It’s Time to Stop Jailing People Accused of Misdemeanor Crimes Simply Because They Are Poor

Justice delayed is justice denied. For too long, that’s been the case in Harris County, where people languish behind bars for weeks and months awaiting trial for minor, nonviolent misdemeanors because they cannot afford bail. Enough is enough. The time has come for Harris County to leave its wealth-based bail system in the past, take a seat at the settlement table, and fully commit to forward-thinking bail reform.

Social Security Honors Our Military Heroes

On Memorial Day, our nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. Families, friends, and communities pause to remember the many great sacrifices of our military and ensure their legacy lives on in the freedoms we all enjoy. We recognize these heroes who, in President Lincoln’s words, “gave the last full measure of devotion.”

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1.2 Million Adolescents' Deaths Mostly Preventable, Report Says

More than 1.2 million adolescents die every year around the world -- an average of 3,000 deaths per day -- from causes that are largely preventable, according to a new report from the World Health Organization.

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High Blood Pressure Hits Urban Blacks Harder

If you are black and live in a city, you may be five times more likely to have extremely high blood pressure than the U.S. national average.

Pandas evolved their most perplexing feature at least 6 million years ago

Giant pandas are notoriously fussy eaters. They only munch on bamboo and each day spend 15 hours eating up to 99 pounds (45 kilograms) of the stuff.

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Looking Diabetes in the Eye During Diabetes Awareness Month

Eye Exam Can Detect Illness

When an eye doctor peers into the back of your eye, a diabetes diagnosis could be staring back. An eye examination can be the first step in detecting diabetic retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar damages blood vessels in the light-sensitive part of the eye, the retina. Bleeding, swelling and scarring in the retina can cause permanent vision loss.

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Addressing Race in the Classroom: PVAMU faculty, staff lead new book project to help foster safe academic environment

School districts and higher education institutions around the country are reexamining the place of race in the classroom due to state Republican influence. Much of the controversy surrounds the inclusion of Critical Race Theory, which makes white Americans face this country’s racist traditions.

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In 5 years of #MeToo, here's what's changed -- and what hasn't

Five years ago, a single hashtag sent waves across the world: #MeToo. News of sexual harassment and assault allegations against ubiquitous Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein had just broken. In its wake, countless people came forward with stories of sexual abuse -- accusing high-profile men from former president George H. W. Bush to actor Kevin Spacey of various kinds of sexual harassment.

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Judge Lina Hidalgo Commits to Harris County

Lina Hidalgo’s strikingly small figure and bright-eyed Latina looks caused political handicappers to dismiss her at 27-years-old for most of 2018. However, that happens no more around Harris County, where in her second month as the top elected official in America’s third largest county, Harris County Judge Hidalgo oversees a $4.1 billion budget that employs more than 17,000 people.

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At least 2,000 dead and 10,000 believed missing in Libya as ‘catastrophic’ flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes

At least 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are believed missing after Storm Daniel dumped so much rain on Libya’s northeast that two dams collapsed sending water flowing into already inundated areas.

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Man facing charges after requesting child pornography from woman he met on dating app

A Red Lion man is facing charges after he allegedly requested images of child pornography from a woman he met on a dating app.

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August is Do not Be a Bully Month

Do Not Be A Bully Month is celebrated in August and reminds us to address bullying prevention. The month-long event aims to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. With the school year just around the corner this is the perfect time for parents to sit down with their children and discuss proper behavior and how we treat others.