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School District In New England Held Racially Segregated Events, Lawsuit Claims School District In New England Held Racially Segregated Events, Lawsuit Claims
School District In New England Held Racially Segregated Events, Lawsuit Claims A national parent-led organization that aims to “reclaim our schools from activists promoting harmful agendas” is suing a New England school district for alleged discrimination against white students. The Parents Defending Education organization in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, is accusing Wellesley Public Schools of discrimination by creating certain affinity groups for communities of color. It is further alleged that Wellesley held segregated events for students where some were invited but white students were excluded. 
“It is appalling that an American public school has consciously im…

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by Zak Failla
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Bridge To Be Dedicated To MLK, KKK Victim From Westchester Bridge To Be Dedicated To MLK, KKK Victim From Westchester
Bridge To Be Dedicated To MLK, KKK Victim From Westchester A stretch of a bridge in Westchester will be dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. and former activist Michael “Mickey” Henry Schwerner, an area native who was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, July 28 that he has signed legislation designating a portion of the 3rd Street Bridge connecting Mount Vernon and Bronxville the "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Michael Henry Schwerner Memorial Bridge.” “Civil rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Michael Henry Schwerner gave much to the cause of justice in America, and it's appropriate that we honor…

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by Zak Failla