Tag: systemic racism
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U.S. Department of Education drops investigation into Princeton University and Civil Rights Act violation
The U.S. Department of Education has dropped its investigation into whether Princeton University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin in programs that receive federal funds. Princeton University was notified of the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to close the…
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Burlington County freeholders appoint first members to Minority and Equality Rights Task Force
In a move aimed at ending systemic racism, the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders acted on Aug. 12 to appoint the first 15 members of a new county task force that will delve into social justice issues and make recommendations on actions the county’s government can consider to promote equality and combat discrimination. The…
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One thousand signatures on petition call for end to systemic racism in Lawrence Township Public Schools
A petition demanding changes to end systemic racism and related injustices, signed by more than 1,000 Lawrence Township residents and Lawrence Township public schools graduates, has been delivered to the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education. The petition, which was read to the school board at its July 8 virtual meeting, listed a series…
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Guest speaker will discuss collision of COVID, racial pandemics
COVID-19 and Systemic Racism: A Collision of Two Pandemics will be held at 1:30 p.m. July 23. Guest speaker Kimme Carlos will offer a 60-minute presentation that will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on individuals, families and communities of color with an emphasis on systemic racism, poverty and health disparities born out of inequity. Participants…
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Opinion: There must be an end to systemic racism in Lawrence Township Public Schools
In response to the modern-day lynchings of Ahmuad Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and in New Jersey, Maurice Gordon, that have all taken place within the first six months of 2020, the United States and the entire world have witnessed a resurgent demand for racial justice. The current protests and social revolution known…
