LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2026 — Long before children fully understand social media, they can absorb its message: how they look matters more than who they are. In her new picture book, Perfectly Perfect, physician, author and radio personality Dr. Tiffanie Tate offers families a way to gently interrupt that narrative. Written for children under…
New York, NY — A new idea about how artificial intelligence and robotics connect to racial power is getting strong attention in the Black press, even as major mainstream tech outlets have not reported on it. Robootology examines how AI and robots are developed within a society shaped by white supremacy, where only one group…
New York, NY — Robootology, the emerging field that examines how artificial intelligence and robotics can challenge systems of white supremacy, has received strong and sustained coverage across the Black press. Outlets rooted in Black journalism immediately recognized the concept’s urgency and cultural relevance. Yet major white‑run technology publications including Wired, The Verge, TechCrunch, MIT…
Largest donation in PVAMU’s 149-year history will fuel excellence, endowment and university’s strategic plan. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that it has received a transformational $63 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single donation in the university’s 149-year history. University logo (PRNewsfoto/Prairie…
NEWTOWN, Conn. – One student was shot and wounded in an attack that took place yesterday in a bathroom at Skyline High School in Oakland, California. School was not in session at the time due to a scheduled early dismissal day, and no other students were harmed. Authorities have arrested two suspects and have recovered…
Nationwide — At just 13 years old, Saadiq Stevens is capturing the hearts of readers nationwide with his vibrant imagination, meaningful messages, and dedication to representing all children in literature. The Ridgeland, South Carolina native has already written and illustrated three engaging children’s books, each bursting with creativity and purpose. Saadiq’s works range from playful…
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted the first meeting today of the Public Schools: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workgroup at the California Department of Education (CDE) Headquarters in Sacramento. Established after last year’s passage of Senate Bill 1288, a bill authored by Senator Josh Becker (13th District) and sponsored by Superintendent Thurmond, the workgroup marks…
EdTrust warns directive will weaponize transparency to attack diversity and equity in higher education WASHINGTON — Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., senior vice president of EdTrust, issued the following statement in response to the presidential memorandum Ensuring Transparency in Higher Education Admissions: “For generations, students of color were systematically shut out of America’s colleges and universities,…
Bipartisan Education Funding Bill Rejects Trump’s Plan to Dismantle Public Education Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust WASHINGTON – “The Great American Heist — the largest transfer of wealth in U.S. history — has overshadowed the return of students to our nation’s classrooms. However, we received welcome news yesterday, when the Senate…
“This is a win for students, but the Great American Heist isn’t over.” WASHINGTON – “The Trump administration’s announcement that it will release more than $5 billion in previously — and illegally — withheld education funding is a major victory for students, families, and advocates across the country. This comes on the heels of the…
“This is a win for students, but the Great American Heist isn’t over.” WASHINGTON – “The Trump administration’s announcement that it will release more than $5 billion in previously — and illegally — withheld education funding is a major victory for students, families, and advocates across the country. This comes on the heels of the…
SACRAMENTO, CA – In another significant milestone for California’s students, AB 1454 was approved today by the Senate Education Committee with a 7-0 vote, advancing the evidence-based literacy instruction bill one step closer to a full Senate vote. The Senate Education Committee’s 7-0 vote of approval demonstrates continued legislative consensus around the urgent need to…
Nationwide — Educator, author, and college planning activist, Mychal Wynn, founded the Georgia-based Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity College Planning Cohort program in 2006 to expand college, career, and scholarship opportunities for students from under-resourced backgrounds and marginalized communities. Wynn recounts, “In 2006, when my wife and I were appointed as Education Ministry Leaders…
Washington, DC — The American Historical Association has released a statement condemning “policies and practices that target international scholars.” The AHA deplores “the atmosphere of fear and repression created by the harassment of foreign-born students and scholars by government agencies.” “International scholars are an integral part of the community of historians represented by the American…
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school bus for nearly seven hours. Her parents, Robert and Keturah, are deeply concerned about the failure of the Dallas Independent School District to protect their…
Thurmond commends many districts for starting the year with cell phone-free classrooms, encourages more to join statewide effort supporting students’ wellness, safety, and academic achievement by restricting phones. SACRAMENTO – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today called for local educational agencies (LEAs) to join California’s statewide effort to restrict students’ cell phone use…
April Outstanding Achievement Awards Recognize District Students, Parents and Staff SAN BERNARDINO, CA—In April, the Board of Education presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents and staff of Mt. Vernon and Muscoy Elementary Schools, M.L. King Jr. Middle School and San Andreas High School. The Board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to honor excellence…
Riverside, CA – Michelle Decker, CEO of Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), has appointed Torie Weiston-Serdan, PhD as its new Education Equity Program Officer. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Weiston-Serdan joining us at IECF. She brings a wealth of experience to advancing educational opportunities for all students in our region,” Decker. “At a time…
What you need to know: From California’s Master Plan for Career Education, to the community colleges’ Guided Pathways framework and dual enrollment strategies, the state is increasing higher education and workforce opportunities for more Californians. SACRAMENTO – In line with the goals of California’s developing Master Plan for Career Education, Governor Gavin Newsom and California…
The Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District has been recognized as the 2024 Organization of the Year by the Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE), Ten Strands, and the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI): https://aeoe.org/news/13358474 . One-hundred guests celebrated the award, along with the career of retiring Public Affairs Manager Diana Ruiz on Sunday, May 19….
SACRAMENTO—On Thursday, May 16, the California Department of Education (CDE) released annual enrollment data for the 2023–24 school year, which showed a continued, though slowing, decrease in overall enrollment. Significant bright spots include a doubling of enrollment in transitional kindergarten (TK) over the last two years, from 75,465 in 2021–22 to 151,491 in 2023–24. …
The Riverside County Registrar of Voters Office have sent approximately 21,600 vote-by-mail ballots for the June 4, 2024, Temecula Valley Unified School District, Trustee Area 4, Special Recall Election, to the U.S. Postal Service today. Submission Deadline: To ensure inclusion in the final tally, completed vote-by-mail ballots must be received at the Registrar of Voters…
PHILADELPHIA, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This week marks the launch of The Lenserf Group’s pioneering “Exceed Your Potential Academy” for over 20 student interns from six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This innovative, employer-sponsored program offers an 8-week virtual course in emotional intelligence, accountability, and growth mindset, specifically tailored to prepare interns for…
Nationwide — The Wilson Academy, a Black-owned College Prep School based in the Atlanta area known for its unique academic approach and consistently high-performing students, is making history again. The school hosted its first-ever Legacy Leaders Gala on March 23, 2023, at 7:30pm to celebrate community leaders and raise funds to support students like Sodiq…
San Bernardino, CA—Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that his office will once again participate in the Congressional Art Competition, an annual showcase of art from high school students from across the country. The competition allows high school students in every congressional district to submit works of art to their local Congressional offices. The chosen winner…
