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Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Uncommon Black History Facts That Weren’t Taught In School
Did you know this year’s theme for Black History Month is health and wellness? Kick it with us as we dive into Uncommon Black History Facts that weren’t taught in school. What Black History Facts were you taught in school? Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with us by sharing your stories of Black Excellence with us! To nominate …
Racist Slur Left On School Board Candidate’s Campaign Flyer
A flyer for school board candidate Cameron Trent was found vandalized with the words “No N*ggers run” and his face completely sketched out with what looks to be a black marker. The flyer was found by one of Trent’s family members. “On Mother’s Day, my family and I get together for a family brunch at …
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How East Hampton Schools Teach Race in the Classroom (Op-Ed)
school school The Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2020 sparked many conversations about systemic racism throughout the United States. The impetus for the protests were, of course, the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmed Arbery and far too many other innocent Black lives at the hands of the police. Countless Americans were …
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New Study Shows Lack of Diversity Among Teachers in Long Island Schools
According to a study from Hofstra University that was published in March 2019, results found that although the number of minority students is increasing on Long Island, the amount of minority teachers is at a halt. From 1990 to 2013, the Black, Hispanic, Asian non Hispanic and other non-caucasian populations have increased while the white …
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