Education
Landmark desegregation decisons made by U.S. Supreme Court
June 5, 2012On June 5th 1950 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down two decisions that were influential in determining the outcome of Brown v. Board of Education: Sweatt v. Painter, and McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents. The former...
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Cuba celebrates International Children’s Day
June 4, 2012Cuba puts itself onto a fiesta footing each June 1 to entertain "those they know" who want every happiness, love, and an unforgettable International Children's Day.
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Library closing plan will shut people out
June 4, 2012If the mayor's budget is approved, it will reduce Memphians' library access by nearly 25 percent.
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Support grows for striking Quebec students
May 29, 2012Police repression coupled with draconian measures to limit peaceful protest have failed to stop a student strike in Quebec.
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Thousands protest Philly school closings, layoffs
May 25, 2012Responding to a call by SEIU, more than a thousand people marched through downtown and rallied in front of the School Reform Commission offices.
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