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Egypt Urges US Restraint Over Missouri Unrest

Reuters Article Reprint CAIRO— Egypt on Tuesday urged U.S. authorities to exercise restraint in dealing with racially charged demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri – echoing language Washington used to caution Egypt as it cracked down on

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US Bars All American Airlines From Flying Over Syria

Reuters Article Reprint The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has barred all American airlines from flying over Syria, saying the ongoing conflict poses a “serious potential threat.”

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‘My Brother’s Keeper’ initiative is destroying the Black male mentoring movement

By Phillip Jackson  Article Submission The White House’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative is destroying the Black Male Mentoring Movement in America-decades-long work to save Black boys. Virtually all of the small, community-based agencies that comprise

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Lack of funding leaves void in mentoring, academic services

By Yanan Wang Article Submission The wooded expanse of Frick Park had been transformed before Michael Smith’s eyes. In one corner of a grassy field was an obstacle course that mixed learning with sport: math

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How Do We Get More Male Teachers of Color?

While there is research to support the claim that students’ learning increases when assigned a same race teacher, increasing the number of Black male teachers also has the potential to benefit other stakeholders in schools.  By

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Israel Accepts Gaza Cease-Fire

The cease-fire will allow the parties to resume indirect talks on a long-term cease-fire arrangement JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has accepted an Egyptian proposal for a new 72-hour cease-fire with Gaza militants. The move clears

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Public Outcry After Police Shooting of Black St. Louis Teenager

Michael Brown’s killing sparked protests against local police By: Sam Frizell Article Reprint The fatal shooting of an unarmed black St. Louis teen Saturday has caused an outcry of anger towards the city’s police, with

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US Carries Out Airstrike Against ISIS in Iraq

ABC News | More ABC News Videos By ABC NEWS Article Reprint The United States carried out an airstrike against ISIS militants in Iraq today, targeting artillery, the Pentagon’s press secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby

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