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Carol Miller speaks during an interview with The Washington Informer at Gallaudet University in D.C. on July 31, 2023. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Children of Louise B. Miller Look Back on Her Advocacy for Black Deaf Students

by Sam P.K. Collins August 2, 2023August 3, 2023

More than 15 Prince George's County teachers tour the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Clagett Farm on July 25, learning about regenerative agriculture via hayride. The farm visit was part of a five-day professional development course about teaching climate change using outdoor experiences. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George’s Teachers Plan to Use Nature As a Climate Classroom

by Kayla Benjamin August 2, 2023August 16, 2023

The Eco-Excursions Junior Achievement team stands with some of the judges, earned first place in the 2023 Junior Achievement Entrepreneur Summit Pitch Competition. From left: Erin Graham, Norah Brahimi, Kierra Hall, Sandy Fligan, Ayati Aggarwal, Micah Smith and Nathaniel Asfaw. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

D.C.-Area Junior Achievement Chapter Holds ‘Shark Tank’-Like Contest

by James Wright Jr. August 2, 2023August 9, 2023

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman, an Air Force veteran and 2015 Howard University honorary degree recipient, speaks during an event at Howard on July 26, 2023, marking the 75th anniversary of the U.S. desegregating its armed forces. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

Howard University Commemorates 75th Anniversary of U.S. Military Desegregation

by Brenda C. Siler August 1, 2023August 1, 2023

**FILE** Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Alsobrooks Says Six New Schools Constructed in Prince George’s

by WI Web Staff August 1, 2023August 1, 2023

Dr. Bernida L. Thompson, founder and soon-to-be principal emeritus of Roots Public Charter School and Roots Activity Learning Center (Courtesy photo)

Roots Public Charter Founder to Soon Retire

by Sam P.K. Collins July 26, 2023July 27, 2023

Dr. Millard House, the new PGCPS superintendent, is implementing policy to require metal detectors and clear backpacks at all county high schools and eight middle schools.

Prince George’s County Public Schools Updates: PGCPS Schools Mandate Metal Detectors, Clear Backpacks; New Board of Education Member Appointed

by Richard D. Elliott July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

The WOLCF presented an additional $1,000 Travel Scholarship to Myles Bell in recognition that he will be traveling the farthest for college, the University of California, Berkeley. (Courtesy of Give Back Photography)

William O. Lockridge Community Foundation Presents 20 Scholarships

by Austin R. Cooper Jr. July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

While not entirely unexpected, the Supreme Court’s recent decision on affirmative action poses a significant challenge to HBCUs, which have historically played a pivotal role in educating Black graduates and promoting racial diversity. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

HBCUs Revamping Admissions Policies Amid Affirmative Action Decision

by Stacy M. Brown July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

white harvard campus services truck

Education Department Launches Investigation into Harvard University’s Legacy Admissions

by Stacy M. Brown July 26, 2023July 26, 2023