‘A Major Loss for Black Students’: As Ujamaa’s Black Population Declines, Residents Say the Program House Is Failing Its Mission
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‘A Major Loss for Black Students’: As Ujamaa’s Black Population Declines, Residents Say the Program House Is Failing Its Mission

Ujamaa Residential College, a program house founded in 1972 to serve Black students at Cornell, has seen its Black resident population decline significantly, and residents…

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It's not just Black voters: A weakened Voting Rights Act endangers US democracy – The Hill

People in the News · POLICY · Defense · Health Care · Energy & Environment … Black majority, even though 30 percent of the state's…

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Central Florida Black Caucus denounces voting rights decision, redistricting
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Central Florida Black Caucus denounces voting rights decision, redistricting

A new voting map that reshapes congressional representation for Central Florida is continuing to draw criticism, and litigation, from voters and voting groups. On Tuesday…

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Black Psychology Society fosters community, career development for students
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Black Psychology Society fosters community, career development for students

Psychology is on the mind for the new Black Psychology Society. The newly established Black Psychology Society aims to expand exposure to psychology and mental…

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Black Equity Study holds listening session across Colorado
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Black Equity Study holds listening session across Colorado

Researchers want to hear people’s personal stories as part of the Colorado Black Equity Study events going on around the state. State legislators approved a…

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Street Closures for Grand Opening of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture – City of Madison
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Street Closures for Grand Opening of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture – City of Madison

Community Development · Economic Development · Employee Assistance Program … News/; Street Closures for Grand Opening of The Center for Black … Source link

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Blog – Eviscerating the Voting Rights Act, Black Bioethics, and the Ancestors
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Blog – Eviscerating the Voting Rights Act, Black Bioethics, and the Ancestors

When I was promoted and received tenure, I received a card from another Black woman professor that said, “The ancestors are moving mountains to see…

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100 Black Men of Austin set to toast community impact at weekend gala
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100 Black Men of Austin set to toast community impact at weekend gala

Austin’s community-building spirit is getting a boost from an organization focused on leadership, literacy, and opportunity for young people. Madelyn Patterson of Gone Mad Productions…

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Why Lauren Halsey Has Collected More Than 2,000 Black Figurines
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Why Lauren Halsey Has Collected More Than 2,000 Black Figurines

Lauren Halsey, 38, is known for her Afrofuturist immersive installations, sculptures and mixed-media works. They variously allude to ancient Egypt, funk music and the storefronts…

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