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VIDEO: Critical Race Theory is a Political Flashpoint, but What Does it Really Mean?

VIDEO: Critical Race Theory is a Political Flashpoint, but What Does it Really Mean?

by Jay Shakur | Dec 7, 2021 | Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON— Glenn Youngkin’s gubernatorial campaign victory in Virginia last month made parental outrage over educational issues a central theme. In doing so, the Governor-elect has given Republicans a nationwide campaign messaging strategy heading into the 2022...
School Curriculum Becomes a Focal Point in Dead-Heat Virginia Governor’s Race

School Curriculum Becomes a Focal Point in Dead-Heat Virginia Governor’s Race

by Jay Shakur | Nov 2, 2021 | Featured, Politics

MANASSAS, Va. — Education dominated concerns for many voters in Virginia as GOP gubernatorial hopeful Glenn Youngkin has leaned into conservative outrage over mandates and Critical Race Theory, which polls have suggested might put him in the governor’s mansion.  “The...
Election Day Live Updates: Voter Voices From Virginia

Election Day Live Updates: Voter Voices From Virginia

by Jay Shakur | Nov 2, 2021 | Featured, Politics, Topics

Voters in Virginia spoke with our reporters on Election Day about the state’s neck-and-neck governor’s race.  This report was published in conjunction with USA Today. 8:00 p.m. By Cristobella Durrette RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Voters across the Richmond area...
Connecticut Enacts First ‘Baby Bonds’ Legislation

Connecticut Enacts First ‘Baby Bonds’ Legislation

by Jay Shakur | Oct 28, 2021 | Education

WASHINGTON — Earlier this month Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., joined his democrat colleagues for a press conference celebrating the enactment of Connecticut’s new ‘Baby bonds’ legislation. Booker called on Congress to immediately take up a federal version of...
Biden’s $45B Promise to HBCUs Slashed and Some Supporters Blame the President

Biden’s $45B Promise to HBCUs Slashed and Some Supporters Blame the President

by Jay Shakur | Oct 28, 2021 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON—Advocates and champions of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) thought it would be a new day under President Biden after his administration introduced his Build Back Better plan in March, proposing $45 billion in funding for HBCUs and...
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