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Federal judge throws out hiring discrimination lawsuit against Texas A&M
The judge tossed the suit after the university argued a new state law that will go into effect in January, Senate Bill 17, already prohibits preferential treatment in hiring at…
Read MoreJustice Department Secures $9 Million Agreement with Washington Trust Company to Resolve Redlining Claims in Rhode Island
On September 27, 2023 The Justice Department announced today that Washington Trust Company (Washington Trust), the oldest community bank in the nation, has agreed to pay $9 million to resolve…
Read MoreRacist graffiti sprayed on Marquette University campus reappears
KKK message draws condemnation By Nick Bohr On October 2, 2023 MILWAUKEE — On a busy stretch of sidewalk on the Marquette University campus on Wells Street near 16th Street, silver…
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Poll: Disinformation About ‘Open Borders’ Helps Spur Migrant Surge
By Alfredo Corchado, The Dallas Morning News, Updated at 9:12 PM on Sep 26, 2023. EL PASO – Disinformation about “open border” policies is helping spur a massive wave of Central…
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Can Local Universities Help Get More Social Workers in Maryland Schools?
Sarah True, The Baltimore Banner, Published 10/2/2023 5:30 a.m. EDT. When she was a kid, Bianca Collins was shy and flew under the radar. She was bullied about her appearance in elementary…
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Despite High Funding, Baltimore City Schools Struggle with Alarmingly Low Math Scores: Who Will Take Action?
by Chris Papst, Fox45 News, Mon, October 2nd 2023, 9:30 PM CDT BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore City Public Schools has a $1.7 Billion budget. Per student, that’s one of the highest in…
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Home Key to Civil Rights Movement Coming to Greenfield Village
By Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press, Updated October 2, 2023, 4:41pm A home key to the Civil Rights Movement is moving to Dearborn, more than 800 miles away from its…
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National Academies report identifies ways to reduce inter-generational poverty in US
UC Irvine Distinguished Professor chairs committee recommending programs, policies By Cara Capuano On September 25, 2023 Irvine, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 — A report released Thursday, Sept. 21, by the National Academies of Sciences,…
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State politics, industry drive planetary health education for K-12 students in US
By Sharita Forrest On September 27, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As much of the U.S. broils under record-setting temperatures, battles wildfires and is rocked by fierce storms, a new study…
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