Now, the stalwart Texas representative is facing the battle of her life after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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Marian Lois Shields set out on a journey that was characterized by fortitude and compassion after emerging from the vibrant tapestry of Chicago’s South Side. From her early days as a teacher to her later role as a trusted secretary, Robinson’s life was a testament
The GOP-controlled Legislature passed the bill giving judges the option to sentence someone to surgical castration after the person has been convicted of certainaggravated sex crimes — including rape, incest and molestation — against a child under 13.
President Joe Biden has set a historic precedent by appointing more non-white and female judges to the federal judiciary than any other president in U.S. history, a significant achievement in his first three and a half years in office. According to a published analysis of self-reported data from the Federal Judicial Center, only 13 percent of Biden’s Senate confirmed judicial appointments are white men.
The courtroom was silent as the jury’s verdict was read aloud: “Guilty, guilty, guilty…” repeated 34 times, solidifying the former president’s fate. Trump, who is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee for 2024, now faces a potential sentence ranging from probation to four years in prison. His legal team has already indicated plans to appeal, a process that could extend over several years.
A group of young people from Philadelphia who are a part of the National Youth Foundation are stepping up to care for and beautify the grave site for the stolen remains of 19 African Americans who died in the 1800s. Their remains were previously housed at Penn Museum which has been owned by the University of Pennsylvania since 1966. However, earlier this year, the remains were given a proper final resting place in a private ceremony held at Eden Cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
To foster and maintain #studentdiversity, the UC system must do more than increase access for students of color.
Black Wall Street is a significant part of Black history for many people. Unfortunately, this time is not discussed enough nor widely taught in schools. The Financial Literacy Institute Inc. (TFLI) is leading this subject for their upcoming event, The Black Wall Street Black Business Expo. This day-long event gathers experts to teach business owners ways to excel. The expo provides a space for networking and the opportunity to see Mother Viola Fletcher, one of the last living survivors from Black Wall Street.
This investment, made through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program will support scientific research that addresses some of our nation’s toughest agricultural challenges.
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