Education
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The Department of Education Is Investigating Affirmative Action For Rich White People
A probe has been launched into Harvard's legacy admissions policy after advocacy groups complained it disadvantages students of color.
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Damn! A Rap Video Got FAMU’s Football Team in BIG Trouble
FAMU suspended all football-related activities following the release of a rap music video that was recorded in the locker room.
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No “Wokeness” Allowed! Missouri Schools Cancel Anti-Racism Resolution
“I think this is only the beginning for what this new board is set out to do,” said St. Charles County NAACP President Zebrina Looney.
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After Supreme Court Shuts Down Affirmative Action, HBCUs Revamp Admissions Policies
Historically Black colleges are expecting an increase in applicants soon.
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The Conservative War on ‘Woke’ Now Seeking To Ban Children’s Picture Books in Schools
Picture books that center LGBTQ, gay and queer characters have been targeted the most.
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Former Northwestern Student Athletes Allege Racist Treatment
"We never felt like we could be ourselves. We had to fit in by being white or acting white or laughing at our own people,” said one former player.
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There Aren’t Enough Black Firefighters. HBCUs Want to Help
HBCUs and the U.S Forest Services are teaming-up to train the next generation of Black firefighters.
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Black Students Weigh-in on Affirmative Action Decision
The Root spoke to students at one of the most selective schools in the country about the Supreme Court's decision to gut affirmative action.