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Much To Celebrate for Black History Month; Civil Rights Bolstered In Obama Agenda; Debating School Closure;

Barack Obama Brings New Life to Black History Month
While Black History Month is an annual tradition, this February’s celebration is particularly momentous, as it falls at the heels of Barack Obama’s Inauguration as the country’s first Black President. USA Today.

Obama Ready To Speak, Act on Civil Rights As President
Now that Barack Obama holds the highest office in the nation, a Philadelphia resident believes the President should feel at liberty to once again tackle civil rights issues head on.
Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Story Behind School Closures
School closures are determined by many factors including poor standardized testing results or increased violence, largely affecting students of color across NYC. Critics are calling for a closer, more holistic look at a school’s progress before pulling the plug. New York Times.

Immigration Advocates Failing to Speak For Latino Interests
The Federation for American Immigration Reform, one of the largest anti-immigrant groups in the country, is making claims that immigration reform is not a priority for Latino voters based on data collected by the Pew Hispanic Center. LA Times.

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