Civil Rights

The centennial celebration of Black History Month has emerged as a powerful platform for educators, historians, and activists to address challenges in teaching Black history in the U.S.Despite February being recognized as National Black History Month, recent political actions have...

BOHEMIA, N.Y. — A school district in New York is facing accusations of violating civil rights laws by changing its team name from ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds.’The U.S. Department of Education has stated that the Connetquot Central School District is diminishing...

SAN FRANCISCO — Two California colleges have reached settlements with Jewish organizations and individuals over complaints of antisemitism linked to pro-Palestinian campus protests. This includes a $60,000 payment to Yael Nativ, an Israeli sociologist and dance researcher, who alleged that...

In a recent development, the Education Department has decided to bring back several employees who were previously set to be laid off. The administration has cited the urgent need for these workers to assist in managing a growing backlog of...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jo Ann Allen Boyce, a pivotal member of the "Clinton 12" who played a significant role in the integration of Clinton High School, passed away on Wednesday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 84 years...

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration's initiative to dismantle decades-old school desegregation orders is encountering significant resistance from a federal judge in Louisiana.After the judge declined to terminate a desegregation case that dates back to the 1960s, the Concordia Parish school...