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A young Black boy stands in a library and wears a costume rocket ship on his back.

How Space Exploration Technology Changed the World

The annual World Space Week wrapped-up this week, bringing together people from around the world to “strengthen the link between space and society through public education, participation and dialogue on the future of space activity.” This year’s theme, “Space and Sustainability”, encouraged attendees to consider the role of technological advancements

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A Black teacher smiles and leans down to help a young girl while she sits at a desk.

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day

On October 5th, students and families across the globe celebrate World Teachers’ Day to highlight the incredible role teachers play in developing the future generation of leaders.The annual holiday commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the Recommendations concerning the Status of Teachers by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and

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Despite National Decline, Enrollment at HBCUs is Growing

More students are applying to and enrolling in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) than ever before, according to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the Common Black College Application (CBCA). The uptick in HBCU enrollment is especially notable given sustained declines in college enrollment

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A photo of the outside of the Louis Armstrong House located in Queens, NY.

Louis Armstrong Music House Museum Receives New Funding

Joe Mabel CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsIn July 2022, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced $3 million in grant funding for the rehabilitation of over 30 historical sites through its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF). As the largest national fund focused on the preservation of African

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An up close picture of fiber optics network cables.

Barriers to Broadband Access

As the necessity for reliable, high-speed internet grows, accessibility gaps persist in low-income neighborhoods, rural areas and communities of color. Among Black and Latino Americans, 77% reported having access to the internet in 2021 compared with 82% of White Americans, according to a 2022 survey from the U.S. Commerce Department.

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A group of Black men sit at a table with one man leaned back in his chair while he smiles at the camera.

Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

In January 2022, prices in the United rose at an annual rate of 7.5%, the fastest pace of inflation in 40 years. As Americans continue to grapple with increased costs, a report from the Pew Research Center found that the public’s top concern is to strengthen the economy.To further investigate

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A young Black boy stands in a library and wears a costume rocket ship on his back.

How Space Exploration Technology Changed the World

The annual World Space Week wrapped-up this week, bringing together people from around the world to “strengthen the link between space and society through public education, participation and dialogue on the future of space activity.” This year’s theme, “Space and Sustainability”, encouraged attendees to consider the role of technological advancements

Read More →
A Black teacher smiles and leans down to help a young girl while she sits at a desk.

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day

On October 5th, students and families across the globe celebrate World Teachers’ Day to highlight the incredible role teachers play in developing the future generation of leaders.The annual holiday commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the Recommendations concerning the Status of Teachers by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and

Read More →
A photo of a young Black girl smiling while she holds a notebook in her hands.

Despite National Decline, Enrollment at HBCUs is Growing

More students are applying to and enrolling in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) than ever before, according to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the Common Black College Application (CBCA). The uptick in HBCU enrollment is especially notable given sustained declines in college enrollment

Read More →
A photo of the outside of the Louis Armstrong House located in Queens, NY.

Louis Armstrong Music House Museum Receives New Funding

Joe Mabel CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsIn July 2022, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced $3 million in grant funding for the rehabilitation of over 30 historical sites through its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF). As the largest national fund focused on the preservation of African

Read More →
An up close picture of fiber optics network cables.

Barriers to Broadband Access

As the necessity for reliable, high-speed internet grows, accessibility gaps persist in low-income neighborhoods, rural areas and communities of color. Among Black and Latino Americans, 77% reported having access to the internet in 2021 compared with 82% of White Americans, according to a 2022 survey from the U.S. Commerce Department.

Read More →
A group of Black men sit at a table with one man leaned back in his chair while he smiles at the camera.

Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

In January 2022, prices in the United rose at an annual rate of 7.5%, the fastest pace of inflation in 40 years. As Americans continue to grapple with increased costs, a report from the Pew Research Center found that the public’s top concern is to strengthen the economy.To further investigate

Read More →