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Details: Written by MEG KINNARD Associated Press; Published: 03 March 2025

After Trump's speech, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin will give the Democrats' message in response. Democratic leaders say Slotkin will likely focus on economic issues. Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York will give a Spanish-language response, coming days after Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official U.S. language

Details: Written by COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer; Published: 26 February 2025

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They say forcing schools to teach only the views supported by the federal government amounts to a violation of free speech, and the directive is so vague that schools don’t know what practices cross the line.

Details: Written by MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer; Published: 24 February 2025

Last week the Food and Drug Administration fired hundreds of staffers. This week it is asking some workers to come back, according to agency employees who spoke on condition of anonymity. The callbacks are the latest example of the chaos caused by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's sweeping staff cuts. Lobbyists for the medical device industry had warned that the cuts would hurt companies and patients. The FDA device program is heavily funded by companies that pay the agency to quickly review their products

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 20 February 2025

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — The organizations involved, including the National Urban League (NUL), National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), and AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC), argue that the orders “severely limit organizations’ ability to provide critical services” such as HIV treatment, fair housing support, and employment assistance.

Details: Written by ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press; Published: 20 February 2025

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Students take pride in continuing the legacy of the influential record company where Otis Redding cut “(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay,” Sam and Dave worked on “Soul Man,” and The Staple Singers made “Respect Yourself.”

Details: Written by GARY FIELDS Associated Press; Published: 17 February 2025

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Black retirees speaking from California, Florida and Georgia recall their own work in the federal civil service, getting hired or starting in the military at a time when few other career pathways existed for them.

Details: Written by EMMA BURROWS Associated Press; Published: 16 February 2025

The proposal, which was a key part of Zelenskyy’s talks with U.S. Vice President JD Vance on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday, did not offer any specific security guarantees in return. Zelenskyy’s decision not to sign a deal, at least for now, was described as “short-sighted” by a senior White House official

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 13 February 2025

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black entrepreneurs continue to build, innovate, and thrive. According to NBC Select, over three million Black-owned brands are in the U.S., spanning every industry imaginable.

Details: Written by Dr. Nicol Russell; Published: 11 February 2025

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a recent survey, 91% of early childhood educators underscored the importance of parent/caregiver engagement for developing early literacy skills in young students. This echoes a wide body of research that shows the positive links between involved families and student achievement.

Details: Written by Timeka N. Tounsel, Associate Professor of Black Studies in Communication, University of Washington; Published: 10 February 2025