NATIONAL NEWS
The untold history of Memorial DayAmericans understand that Memorial Day, or "Decoration Day," as my parents called it, has something to do with honoring the nation's war dead. It is also a day devoted to picnics, road races, commencements and double-headers. But where did it begin, who created it and why? More » |
More 9th grade black boys enrolled in honors classesWhen Dr. Ivory A. Toldson recently spoke to a group of social workers in Philadelphia, he asked them how many black boys were enrolled in high school honors programs. Some of the social workers said they did not think any black boys were enrolled in honors programs. Others said 2 percent. More » |
Latino groups, Rubio at odds over crackdown on immigrant tax creditsA little-known bill filed by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) this month that would impede undocumented immigrants from claiming a child tax credit is drawing fire from Latino groups and immigrant activists who say it could adversely impact poor immigrant children. More » |
