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Harvard President Claudine Gay Retains Position Amidst Controversy

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Gay expressed her commitment to the university community in an interview with the Harvard Crimson by stating that Harvard will never tolerate threats...

Black History2 years ago

Harvard President Claudine Gay Retains Position Amidst Controversy

Harvard University’s Board of Overseers released a statement expressing their support for President Gay amidst the current challenging situation. “We fully support President Gay, standing together...

March, the month we celebrate women’s history, is an appropriate time to take a good look at the status of women in our judicial system. We all know that representation matters, and the federal judiciary has been sorely lacking on this front.

Black History4 years ago

OP-ED: Let’s celebrate Women History Month by adjusting Lady Justice’s Blindfold

NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Biden has upheld his pledge and has nominated the highly qualified and well-respected Ketanji Brown Jackson. If confirmed, she will be a...

When Carrie Meek retired in 2002 she wanted to focus more of her time to the Miami foundation named after her.

Black History4 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Congresswoman Carrie Meek Dies at 95

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Carrie Meek was born in 1926, in Tallahassee. She graduated from Florida A&M College for Negroes, now known as Florida A&M University but in...

"Her promotion is bigger than our industry," NABJ President Dorothy Tucker wrote. "It's the kind of story Black and Brown children everywhere need to see, so they can know what's possible."

Black History5 years ago

MSNBC Names Rashida Jones President; First African American to Lead Cable News Network

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jones, who easily becomes the most prominent woman in cable news, is scheduled to step into the top role on Feb. 1, Black...

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Harvard President Claudine Gay Retains Position Amidst Controversy

Harvard President Claudine Gay Retains Position Amidst Controversy

OP-ED: Let’s celebrate Women History Month by adjusting Lady Justice’s Blindfold

IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Congresswoman Carrie Meek Dies at 95

MSNBC Names Rashida Jones President; First African American to Lead Cable News Network

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Harvard President Claudine Gay Retains Position Amidst Controversy

Harvard President Claudine Gay Retains Position Amidst Controversy

OP-ED: Let’s celebrate Women History Month by adjusting Lady Justice’s Blindfold

IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Congresswoman Carrie Meek Dies at 95

MSNBC Names Rashida Jones President; First African American to Lead Cable News Network

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