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Clyburn and Sanders Introduce Bill to Expand Community Health Centers

WASHINGTON – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced legislation Thursday to extend and expand funding for community health centers and the National Health Servic... Read More...

Harris Announces Diverse New Hires In Senior Roles

Senator Harris Appoints Three Women of Color to Key Positions U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Monday announced the hiring of three staff members, all women of color. Heather Hutt has been appointed a... Read More...

Millennials must answer ‘How will you lead?’

Charlottesville, Va. City Councilman Dr. Wes Bellamy and Lea Webb talk to attendees during one of the last sessions at the “Black Millennials Unbossed & Unapologetic Summit” at the National Civil Rights Mus... Read More...

Chairwoman Maxine Waters: “I Have the Gavel and I’m Not Afraid to Use it”

Congresswoman Waters Receives the NAACP Chairman’s Award During the 50th NAACP Image Awards Her remarks as prepared for delivery follow. “To the Chairman and Board of the NAACP, I cannot overstate my gr... Read More...

Demystifying Student Performance Via Parental Engagement

By Sharonica Nelson, Ed.D. Professor, Professional Education Consultant, Author Once students reach middle school, parents often become less engaged with their child’s academic environment. They don’t walk t... Read More...