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Israel-Gaza: UN chief urges ceasefire; humanitarian supplies given green light to enter enclave
On October 18, 2023 Speaking in Beijing, Mr. Guterres said that a ceasefire would “provide sufficient time and space” to realize two essential appeals which he made earlier this week:…
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Rice announces final report from university’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice
By Andrew Bell On October 6, 2023 HOUSTON – (Oct. 6, 2023) – The Rice University Board of Trustees and Rice President Reginald DesRoches announced the release of the final report from…
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Economic empowerment, racial justice event planned for Muskegon Heights
By Skyla Jewell-Hammie On October 20, 2023 MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI – The heart of Muskegon Heights is about to witness an “extraordinary convergence of purpose” this weekend, officials say, as…
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Dyslexia support proposals are back in the Michigan Legislature
By Hannah Dellinger On October 16, 2023 Four bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature this month would aim to better identify and teach students with dyslexia, and jumpstart reform initiatives…
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RAPIDO acronym aims to raise stroke awareness within the Latino community
By Sam Baker On October 9, 2023 A CDC report found only 58% of Hispanic adults in the U.S. can recognize signs of stroke. The American Stroke Association last month…
Read MoreAlthea Gibson, Ida B. Wells among women to feature on new 2025 quarters
By Nick Robertson On October 17, 2023 A trailblazing athlete, activist and scientist are among the five women who will feature in a special run of quarters to be minted…
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Parental rights take center stage in Ohio’s ballot battle over abortion
By Valerie Richardson On October 17, 2023 The pitched battle over Ohio Issue 1 is looking less about abortion and more about parents’ rights as opponents warn that the measure…
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Ohio Issue 1: Attacks on parental rights do not appear in amendment
By Susan Tebben On October 16, 2023 The topic of parental rights does not appear in Ohio Issue 1 on the ballot Nov. 7. There is no mention of denying…
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Tribal Health Workers Aren’t Paid Like Their Peers. See Why Nevada Changed That.
By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez On August 21, 2023 FALLON, Nev. — Linda Noneo turned up the heat in her van to ward off the early-morning chill that persists in northern…
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