California Assembly honors Sac State with state’s first Black-Serving Institution designation Sac State leaders gathered at the State Capitol on Thursday to witness a floor resolution recognizing the University’s work to promote the success of Black and African American Students. 06/6/2024 - 11:16 am | View Link
New York lawmaker co-sponsoring bill to end legacy admissions in schools NEW YORK -- When affirmative action was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2023, legislators in New York renewed a push to end another policy: legacy admissions. They argue that it's not just ... 06/5/2024 - 9:40 am | View Link
Citations just another service of state lawmakers When Googling, “What to get Grandma for her 90th birthday,” it may not be surprising that a printed award from her local lawmaker isn't a top suggestion. 06/2/2024 - 11:00 am | View Link
An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back. Beyond Juneteenth, other historic holidays honor Black culture and liberation in American history. Pinkster has its roots in colonial New York. 06/2/2024 - 7:55 am | View Link
NYS Senate passes ‘Honor and Remember Flag’ legislation New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome and Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-C- Schenevus have announced that legislation they have cosponsored that would make the “Honor and Remember ... 05/31/2024 - 7:50 am | View Link