July 18 – July 31, 2019
Kamala Harris' History Mind Games
In opposing busing, Harris inferred, Biden opposed Black people's interests in general. More than desegregated classrooms, Black people wanted accessible, well funded, well-resourced public schools. They did not unanimously look forward to desegregation or busing.
Integration and Busing's Legacy – Lessons We Haven't Learned
The Department of Education reports that over 80% of teachers are White, female, and have over a decade of experience in the classroom. Therefore, the statistics prove that the ones disproportionately disciplining Black and Brown children are experienced White women.
New Food from Home and Abroad II
Among the 2,400 companies at the largest marketplace for specialty foods and beverages in North America was Asarasi. The company harvests water from maple trees.
Voting Expanded in Nevada and Ohio, Road Blocked in Florida
Nevada and Colorado expand voting rights. DC is on the verge. However, in Florida, Governor Ron Desantis signed a controversial measure, SB 7066, requiring people with felony convictions to pay all court-ordered restitution, fines, and fees before they are allowed to vote.
Activities
Mandela Day 2019 and The National Black Theater Festival in Winston–Salem, NC are here. So, whether it's celebrating our culture through a day of service or entertainment, enjoy the many festivals, events, and conventions, including the Curlfest NYC 2019 (natural beauty celebration) in New York and Artfest in Baltimore.
Readers' Trends
The renaming of the largest building at George Mason University after NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson to the celebration in the historical Black Idlewild, Michigan community, our most popular stories dealt with history including the release of the more contemporary film "The Bobby DeBarge Story."