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Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 14 April 2023

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She went on to become the first Black math instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College and the first Black person to serve on the Board of Governors for the Mathematical Association of America. A litany of firsts!

Details: Written by By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia; Published: 14 April 2023

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In recent years, the United States has experienced the largest homeownership spread since 1890, with 44.6% of Black Americans owning a home compared to 74.2% of whites, a 29.6-point gap.

Details: Written by By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia; Published: 14 April 2023

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Black workers are more affected by pretty much every category than other racial groups, notably by global health concerns

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Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 13 April 2023

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She wants to be an example for other young women!

Details: Written by Aurora Hernandez; Published: 13 April 2023

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He forged a path for Black individuals to make an impact in politics!

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Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 13 April 2023

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Melonie Johnson credits her early jobs with preparing her for the fast paced business she’s in now.

Details: Written by JONATHAN MATTISE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press; Published: 13 April 2023

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The second of two Black Democrats who were kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol, a week after their expulsion for participating in a gun control protest

Details: Written by MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer; Published: 12 April 2023

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National Public Radio is quitting Twitter after the social media platform owned by Elon Musk stamped NPR's account with labels the news organization says are intended to undermine its credibility.

Details: Written by LAURA UNGAR and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press; Published: 12 April 2023

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For now, the clinics — and many others around the country — are trying to assure patients that nothing has immediately changed while also devising backup plans in case the ruling stands.

Details: Written by SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 12 April 2023

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The California Legislature is weighing a proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom to set aside $300 million for low-income schools, but some education advocates say it won't do enough to improve educational outcomes for Black students.