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One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs Files for Bankruptcy

May 1, 2026 Staff 0

One of the nation’s oldest historically Black colleges and universities, 159-year-old Saint Augustine’s University, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded in 1867 by Episcopal clergy to educate formerly enslaved Black Americans, has long served […]

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Eviscerating Key Parts of the Voting Rights Act is a Profound Setback for Our Multiracial Democracy and Voters of Color

April 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Dēmos president Taifa Smith Butler released the following statement following today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which debilitates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and gives states a clear path to dilute Black and brown citizens’ voting power:   “Today’s decision is […]

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Supreme Court Delivers Another Blow to the Voting Rights Act

April 29, 2026 Staff 0

Majority-Black congressional districts, which were created as a direct response to decades of racial discrimination that systematically diluted Black voting power, particularly in the South, were dealt another critical blow today. The U.S. Supreme Court […]

National

White Supremacy? Black Farmers in Historic Miss. Town Are Suddenly Losing Their Jobs to White South Africans

April 28, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Angela Wilson | Thanks to U.S. visa programs, white South Africans are taking jobs from Black residents in Mississippi—and making more money. The change didn’t happen overnight in one historic Southern town, but it felt like […]

Education

Florida Stuck at 50th in Teacher Pay for Third Year in a Row as State Leaders Continue Legacy of Failure 

April 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 27, 2026) – Florida has—for the third year in a row—ranked 50th nationally in average teacher pay out of all 50 states and D.C., according to newly released data from the National Education Association (NEA). Every […]

Education

Vision Boards and Big Dreams: Students Inspired to Take Charge of Their Future

April 24, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Impact Christian Academy welcomed Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones as a guest speaker for Team Nitro MMA SEAL, where she shared her journey as a leader, entrepreneur, and media professional. Students gained valuable insight […]

Education

“Yes I Am… Yes, I Am: Speaking Without Raising a Hand

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

In some urban environments, young Black men may adopt a “gangsta” or hardened persona—a deliberate form of self-presentation that conceals intellectual curiosity, vulnerability, or academic inclination. This posture is often a calculated strategy to gain […]

Education

Ribault Middle School Civics Teacher Among 100 Selected for National Fellowship

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Out of thousands of educators across the country, a Ribault Middle School teacher was among 100 selected for a prestigious national recognition. Monet Baker-Weatherspoon, a civics teacher and Social Studies department lead, was one of 100 […]

Education

Jefferson County Educators Champion Their Collective Bargaining Rights

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

  Jefferson County – Educators in Jefferson County have reclaimed their collective bargaining rights, voting overwhelmingly to reestablish their local education union, the Jefferson County Education Association. The renewed Jefferson County Education Association will advocate […]

Education

Bridging the Gap: How We Can Help Our Children Find Their Voice

April 22, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Teniyah Christian | Published April 22, 2026 | There is a quiet, yet profound transformation that occurs in early childhood, a shift from the solitary world of “parallel play” to the collaborative dance of […]

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