March 2025

Trump’s school choice push adds to momentum in statehouses

Federal moves might provide additional money for universal vouchers and scholarships. By: Robbie Sequeira | STATELINE More than a dozen states in the past two years have launched or expanded programs that allow families to use taxpayer dollars to send their students to private schools. Now, President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress want to supercharge […]

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Protesters stage 200+ ‘Tesla Takedown’ demonstrations globally

More than 200 protests were held Saturday nationally and hundreds more globally amid a “global day of action” targeting Tesla founder and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk. Dubbed the “Tesla takedown,” participants are protesting Musk’s efforts in his appointed role as the director of the Department of Government Efficiency. About 100 protesters showed up at

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FCC to investigate ‘DEI discrimination’ at Disney, ABC

By Mike Heuer UPI.com The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has launched an investigation into hiring practices at Disney and ABC to ensure neither is violating equal employment opportunity regulations through “DEI discrimination.” “I want to ensure that Disney and ABC have not been violating FCC equal employee opportunity regulations by promoting invidious forms of [diversity,

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CBCF Launches New Innovation Leader Scholarship for Students Pursuing Careers in Engineering and Computer Science

(Black PR Wire) The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is proud to announce the launch of the Innovation Leader Scholarship. This groundbreaking initiative aims to support the next generation of diverse leaders in engineering and computer science, empowering them to drive innovation and shape the future of technology. The Innovation Leader Scholarship will provide

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Nearly 35% of People with Kidney Failure are Black – Why?

Kidney failure, known in medical circles as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), casts a heavy shadow over Black folks in the United States. Nearly 35 percent of those grappling with this condition are Black, even though they make up just 13 percent of the population. It’s a stark reminder of how uneven health burdens can be, and

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Black Entrepreneur Seeks ‘Visionary’ Investors For $1M ‘Harlem of the South’ Redevelopment in Florida

Dr. Valecia Dunbar, Founder and CEO of the New LaVilla Entrepreneur Center has a clear plan for her vision to revive what was once one of Jacksonville, Florida’s most vibrant, thriving African American communities. Now she’s seeking others who share her passion to invest in its return. The vibrant African American neighborhood that flourished during the early

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Rapper Nelly Says He Married Ashanti After Learning About Her Pregnancy

Nationwide — Rapper Nelly revealed that he married Ashanti after learning she was pregnant. The couple, who rekindled their relationship after years apart, tied the knot in December 2023 before welcoming their son KK in June 2024. Nelly, 50, shared on The Bootleg Kev podcast that he decided to marry Ashanti quickly because they were expecting. “I didn’t

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