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Kenyae Stocker, SUAF-Arizona Chapter 2024 Excel Scholarship Winner

Leveling Up: How HBCUs Empower Black Students To Rise Above, Achieve

ARIZONA INFORMANT — Kenyae Stocker, a graduate in May 2024 with a stellar 3.7 GPA in mechanical engineering, embodies the unwavering spirit that thrives within HBCU walls. Hailing from Tucson, Ariz., she arrived at Southern University just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit, presenting a unique set of challenges for her freshman year. Yet, her story is a testament to the unique support system these institutions provide, empowering students to navigate challenges and embrace opportunities for growth. […]

Federal school report highlights Mississippi racial disparities in education

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JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Black students in Mississippi are much more likely to be taught by rookie teachers, and black males are suspended at the second-highest rates in the country. Those are among the findings […]

Feds, Miss. school reach deal over punishment

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) The U.S. Justice Department said Friday that it has reached a deal with a Mississippi school district to end discriminatory disciplinary practices in which black students face harsher punishment than whites for similar misbehavior.

The agreement comes after a lengthy federal investigation that found that black public school students in Meridian are five times more likely than whites to be suspended from classes and often got longer suspensions for comparable misbehavior. […]