The Seattle Public School Board is officially shutting down its program for gifted and talented students, due to “equity concerns” related to a lack of diversity.
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Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win Oscar as best supporting actor, dead at 87
The Oscar-winning actor’s roles ranged from an enslaved man in “Roots” to a no-nonsense drill sergeant in “An Officer and a Gentlemen.”
Read More Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win Oscar as best supporting actor, dead at 87Overt Racism Promoted in New Mainstream Movie
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Read More Overt Racism Promoted in New Mainstream MovieBeyoncé makes her mark on country music, shining light on genre’s Black roots
Texas native and singer-songwriter Denitia was deeply moved when she heard the first notes of Beyoncé’s hit country song, “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
Read More Beyoncé makes her mark on country music, shining light on genre’s Black rootsHarvard’s Former President Blames Racism For Resignation
Harvard’s now ex-president, Claudine Gay, says plagiarism allegations leading to calls for her resignation are personal attacks fueled by “racial animus.”
Read More Harvard’s Former President Blames Racism For ResignationWashington Post Apologizes And Takes Down Cartoon Criticized As ‘Racist’
The Washington Post yielded to criticism from readers on Wednesday and removed an editorial cartoon following complaints that it was perceived as “racist” and dehumanizing towards Palestinians.
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