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Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, Area D representative of the San Bernardino County Board of Education poses for a portrait in her office on September 5, 2023. Dr. Dowdy-Rodgers made history in 2022, as the first African American woman on the San Bernardino County Board of Education. Her advocacy led to the recognition of “racism as a public health crisis.”

Cultivating Student Triumph and Community Unity: A Conversation with Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers

by Asante-Ra September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Asante-Ra In the ever-evolving realm of education, the cultivation of student triumph and the fostering of community unity stand as paramount objectives. Black Voice News recently had the honor of […]

“Let’s be clear – there is no racial equity without economic equity,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson.

Education

NAACP Committed to Helping Black Borrowers Tackle Student Loan Debt

by Asante-Ra September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

“The three political activists on the school board have yet again proven they are more interested in breaking the law than doing their jobs of educating students — so the state will do their job for them,” said Newsom.

Education

Temecula School Board Faces Lawsuit Over Controversial CRT Ban

by Asante-Ra August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Franita Tolson becomes first Black law dean at USC Gould.

Education

Breaking Barriers: USC Gould Welcomes First Black Law Dean in its 123-Year History

by Asante-Ra July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education.

Education

In a “Superficial Rule of Colorblindness” Supreme Court Guts Affirmative Action in Higher Education

by S.E. Williams July 1, 2023July 3, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again weighing in on matters of inclusivity.

Education

While Temecula Valley School District Rejects Book About Harvey Milk, Governor Takes a Stand:Against Banning Books

by Asante-Ra June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

Education

The Fortune School of Education: A Pathway to Academic Success for Black Students

by Asante-Ra April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

New Orleans high school seniors Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson may have found possible new proof to a 2,000-year-old math theorem.

Education

Black Girl Magic: Two High School Girls on the verge of Proving 2,000-year-old Math Formula

by BVN March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

A racist bullying incident at Pepper Tree Elementary School in Upland, CA, causes community concern.

California

Upland School District Takes Action Against Racism and Bullying After Incident at Pepper Tree Elementary

by Asante-Ra February 25, 2023February 25, 2023