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As Schools Debate DEI, Black Teachers Consider Their Future

aavjtp1 April 1, 2026

by Alvin Buyinza, Word in Black This story was originally published online with Word In Black, a collaboration of...

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Stop Corporate Consolidation Silencing Local Media Voices

aavjtp1 February 1, 2026

by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis American democracy is under siege across the board in different industries. Diversity is...

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Trump’s 401(k) Gamble Puts Black Retirement Security at Risk

AAV Staff September 7, 2025

by Stacy M. Brown and Richard D. Elliott President Donald Trump’s push to open 401(k) retirement plans...

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Maryland’s Shameful Legacy: Youth of Color Still Funneled into Adult Courts and Prisons

AAV Staff August 5, 2025

by Stacy M. Brown A disturbing discovery in Maryland has reignited calls for urgent reform to the...

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National Urban League Declares ‘State of Emergency’ for Black America in 2025 Report

AAV Staff August 5, 2025

by Stacy M. Brown In its most urgent warning to date, the National Urban League has declared...

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House Passes Budget Bill, Eviscerating Medicaid and Food Assistance

AAV Staff June 1, 2025

By Sunita Sohrabji After a full night of raucous debate, the House early May 22 morning passed...

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Does Another Thaddeus Stevens Exist?

AAV Staff May 3, 2025

by E. Faye Williams With all of this shameful racist stuff going on more than usual, I took...

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Eliminating Women in Power

AAV Staff May 2, 2025

by David W. Marshall In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year...

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How Industry Sector Partnerships Can Bridge the Racial Workforce Gap

AAV Staff March 3, 2025

by Justin Nalley and Nakeisha Ricks-Pettyjohn Systemic barriers such as discrimination, lower pay, and lack of quality job opportunities have created a...

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The Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in America

AAV Staff March 3, 2025

by Jeffrey Cooper The 14th Amendment enshrines the principles of equal protection and opportunity, serving as the foundation...

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