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August 30, 2023
Georgia State's College of Law will offer "The Legal Life of Rick Ross," an exploration of the rapper's business dealings,…
August 27, 2023
Minnesota, Colorado and Michigan are among states making school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students.
Boston public schools system
August 26, 2023
The Boston public schools system has allegedly fired a dozen Black administrators who used their positions to advocate for Black…
A young boy scratches the back of his head while looking at a green chalkboard
August 25, 2023
Bunnell Elementary School in Florida failed its Black students and then tried to lay the blame on them. 
Bunnell Elementary School Florida
August 23, 2023
Black parents aren't pleased about their kids being isolated for a school assembly and offered gift cards as incentive to…
August 20, 2023
Experts say that just like kids, adults can benefit from the energy and new possibilities that the start of the…
August 16, 2023
Marvin Dunn led Wednesday's "Teach No Lies" march opposing Florida's curricular mandates addressing Black history, slavery lessons.
Howard University, Forbes top colleges, HBCUs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, theGrio.com
August 16, 2023
There have been at least three violent incidents on or near the Howard campus recently. One student got stabbed and…
Back-to-school blues, Black students going back to school, Black families preparing for the school year, getting ready Black students ready for the school year, Back-to-school, theGrio.com
August 16, 2023
The back-to-school blues can affect both children and parents. Here are ten ways to prevent it and prepare for a…
HBCU investments
August 15, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to invest over $33 million to assist capacity-building initiatives at 19 HBCUs.
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August 15, 2023
A federal court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a white parent who claimed his son experienced racial discrimination…
Advanced Placement African American Studies
August 14, 2023
Arkansas has joined Florida with its decision to not offer Advanced Placement African American Studies for course credit this year.
August 13, 2023
Kentucky’s largest school system cancelled classes as officials reworked routes after a disastrous overhaul of the transportation system.
Black woman smiling -- Dr. Darrylzette Jackson of Los Angeles Unified School District
August 11, 2023
A Los Angeles Unified School District employee has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against her boss and the district.
Florida race teachings
August 11, 2023
Conservative William Barclay Allen is a key figure in the Sunshine State's new guidelines addressing how educators teach Black history.
August 8, 2023
A new initiative that will house 10 teachers aims to recruit and retain Black ones, especially males, in California's Bay…
August 6, 2023
Entrepreneur Julius Rosenwald gave $20 million to his foundation to build schools and $4 million more to other African American…
S.T.E.M., The Rise: Color of S.T.E.M., HBCUs and S.T.E.M., Black S.T.E.M. students, Black women in S.T.E.M., Virginia State University, theGrio
August 3, 2023
Blaise Davenport is a recent graduate from VSU, where she majored in  computer information systems and minored in cybersecurity and…
August 1, 2023
The largest school district in Texas has found itself at the center of criticism following a decision to repurpose their…
August 1, 2023
Texas A&M is reportedly working on a settlement with esteemed journalist Kathleen McElroy following her failed hiring attempt.