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The move marks the second time an attempt to place restrictions on ethnic studies courses has failed to gain traction, ...

Efforts to mandate Asian American Pacific Islander history in North Carolina schools continue to be stalled on the state ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill Tuesday that would allow African American history courses to count ...

A high school ethnic studies requirement was to take effect in the fall, but a lack of funding — and antisemitism allegations — appear likely to derail it.

Howard University community members debate the recent expansion of the AFRO cluster course requirement, some arguing that the ...

With an African American Studies major, you'll explore your responsibilities and opportunities in the world—and how to have an impact both globally and locally. John Newton Templeton was the first ...

But, of course, it’s far from exhaustive. William B. Abrams was an African American inventor best known for his contribution to agricultural technology through the development of the Hame ...

LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — The American Lung Association has given Lucas County an “F” grade for air quality in its latest report, citing high ozone levels and pollution as major factors ...

Some civil rights leaders and museum insiders claim that artifacts are being "quietly removed" from the National Museum of African American History and Culture after President Trump's executive order ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Some reports and a civil rights leader said crucial artifacts and exhibits are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It comes a ...

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