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Prairie View A&M University launches pilot program to support students with sickle cell disease
Prairie View A&M launched the Student Sickle Cell Warrior Project to connect students with SCD to specialized care and support, serving as a national pilot model for campus health services.
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5mDr. Sonja Brookins Santelises to join Council on Foreign Relations
Sonja Brookins Santelises has been appointed as vice president, senior fellow, and director of the Richard Haass Center for Education at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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2mJuly Fourth did not feel the same
In this Letter to the Editor, Richmond resident Ernest Parker Jr. says this year's Independence Day celebrations were overshadowed by concerns about racial injustice and what he sees as setbacks to civil rights. Despite his disappointment, he urges readers to remain united, vote and persevere in the face of adversity.
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2mRacial healing in Black America: What the data tells us
A data-driven report examines how Black Americans define racial healing, where harms are deepest, and what is needed to advance trust, mental health, faith, and community recovery.
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5mMcDaniel College surprises Baltimore City high school seniors with full-tuition scholarships
McDaniel College awards five Baltimore City high school seniors full-tuition scholarships, surprising them at their schools to celebrate their academic achievements and future potential in various professional fields.
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9mWhat is Holy Week and why does it matter?
Holy Week marks the final seven days of Jesus’ life leading up to Easter, inviting Christians to reflect on his suffering, death, and resurrection. Beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Resurrection Sunday, the week highlights themes of sacrifice, justice, love, and spiritual renewal, while many observe it through worship, prayer, fasting, and acts of service.