The Washington Teachers’ Union and the District of Columbia Public Schools have reached a tentative five-year contract agreement, which includes fair and good pay raises, better conditions, and improved recruitment and retention.
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Jury finds final two gang members guilty in murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson
Two men and a woman have been found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, participation in a criminal street gang, obstruction of justice, and other related firearms offenses in the 2018 murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.
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Univ. of South Carolina ‘roast’ of Kamala Harris slated for Sept. 18 despite public outrage
The NAACP has called on the University of South Carolina to cancel an upcoming event featuring right-wing extremist Gavin McInnes, who is set to roast Vice President Kamala Harris, due to the blatant sexist and racist nature of the event and the potential for violence on campus.
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Montgomery County Board of Education moves to install vape detectors in high schools
Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland has approved a plan to install vape detectors in all high schools this year in an effort to combat the growing problem of students vaping.
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Juneteenth festival to include fireworks spectacular in historic Potomac, Maryland
The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival is set to be bigger and brighter than ever before, with fireworks, live music, and proceeds donated to local nonprofit organizations, celebrating the rich heritage of Black communities and the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors.
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Leading physicians on chronic kidney disease provide keys to improving quality of life for African Americans
African Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic kidney disease, with 1 in 7 adults estimated to have the disease, and lack of awareness has led to increased hospitalizations and death.