In 2000, white Texas Christian University students “celebrated” MLK day by eating friend chicken and watermelon. This year, TCU is once again in the news […]
Category: Education
Black Texas teen told to cut his dreadlocks in order to walk at graduation
A teenager in Texas said he had been suspended and told he can’t walk in his high school graduation ceremony unless he cuts his dreadlocks […]
Joe Biden Doubles Down On A Racist Myth About Black Parents
Former Vice President Joe Biden responded to a question regarding the legacy of racism and he is blaming Black parents for the racial achievement gap. […]
Studies Showing a New Normal Body Temperature, a Decrease over the Last 200 Years
The universally known body temperature of 98.6 F was established by German physician Carl Reinhold August Wunderlich in 1851. However, more modern studies have revealed […]
Division among Teachers as Some UK Schools Convert Toilet Areas into Isolation Booths
Schools in the United Kingdom have begun converting toilet blocks and classrooms to build isolation booths to hold “punished” students, while campaigners warn that regular […]
A Poway High School Adds Laundry Facilities And Shower For Homeless Students
Thanks to a grant, Abraxas High School in Poway, California will be adding a facility that will benefit their homeless student population. What We Know: […]
Woman Claims Pittsburgh Public Schools Passed Her Over for Promotions and Raises due to Reverse Racism
Kristen Frankovich (a white woman) has worked as chief executive secretary for the Pittsburgh Public Schools district since 2007. She filed a racial discrimination suit […]
UNC Trustees Under Fire for Giving 2.5M to Confederate Group
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is receiving major backlash for donating $2.5 million to the Sons of Confederate Veterans. What We Know: […]
Uber Driver Blessed By Passenger
Latonya Young’s dreams of going back to school were granted when she was blessed by one of her passengers. What We Know: While driving for […]
Senate passes Bill to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Senate unanimously passed a bill that will permanently fund historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions. What We Know: The Fostering Undergraduate Talent […]