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On this day in history…June 1st, 1831 The British explorer James Clark Ross discovers the North Magnetic Pole. It is the location where the Earth's magnetic field points directly downwards. It lies in the vicinity of the Geographic North Pole.A
On this Day: On this day in history… May 25th…we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, which is the month of May starting with questions and answers with Texas A&M professor Vanita Reddy, published yesterday in the college newsp
May 18 is Haitian Flag Day, which celebrates the creation of the Flag of Haiti and revolution in Haiti that got its people freedom from France and set the precedent for slave uprisings in the US. The day is celebrated each year on the 18th of M
On this Day: On this day in history… May 11… 1894. The Pullman Strike by workers of the American Railway Union started. (from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/labor-day-1) Today many Americans see Labor Day as time off from work, an opp
On this Day: Since today is May the 4th, we should make brief welcome for fans of Star Wars that today is the unofficial “May the Fourth Be With You Day” when devotees of the intergalactic battle between good and evil cheer on Luke and Leia an
On this Day: – On this day in history, April 27, 1911, pacifist and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi suspended “passive resistance” and entered into negotiations for civil rights for Southeast Indians in South Africa, where they were treated
Secretary-Treasurer Mindy Grimes-Festge welcomes UTD Organizer Mike Roland to talk about the repressive legislation signed by Gov. DeSantis. UTD Dean of Professional Development Karen Kelly introduces the Teachers and Parents 'Survival Guide'
With the state legislature in session, UTD Secretary/Treasurer Mindy Grimes-Festge welcomes teacher Joy Jackson to the show to discuss her work with exceptional students, the executive order on testing and impact of unionization on wages and wo
On this Day: April 6, the trial of Scottsboro Boys started. The case of the Scottsboro Boys, which lasted more than 80 years, helped to spur the Civil Rights Movement, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (h
On March 30, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution was formally adopted. It had been ratified on February 3, 1870 as the third and last of the Reconstruction Amendments. On March 30, Secretary of State Hamilton Fish proclai
Following months of discussion and planning, more than 3,000 union women from across the U.S. convened in Chicago, IL on March 23-24, 1974, to form an organization to address the critical needs of millions of unorganized working women and make
How ‘Strange Fruit’ Killed Billie Holiday. Holiday, who throughout her career called public attention to the devastating impact of white supremacy, drew the notice of the Commissioner for the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. He ordered her to stop
First Vice President Tony White and Secretary/Treasurer Mindy Grimes-Festge welcome state representative Kevin Chambliss who gives update on House Bills 835 and 947, which would allow for employers to intimidate workers who wish to join union a
Celebrate Read Across America Day - March 2 is "Read Across America Day." Books and stories provide points of access for understanding other people's lives, to walk in someone else’s shoes—or to try on a different hat! We did Read Across Amer
Thanks to Federal support, Teachers age 50 and older will soon get access to COVID-19 vaccine in Florida Demand for vaccinations has outpaced supply, so the federal CDC outlined a three-phase vaccine rollout plan. The first phase, issued in ea
Black and Poor Left Behind in Florida’s vaccine rollout: CBS MoneyWatch took a deep dive into Florida's vaccine rollout, comparing vaccinations rates with demographics on income and race across the state's 67 counties. As Florida scrambles to v
Guest DC Clark of DCS Mentoring joins First Vice President Antonio White and Secretary-Treasurer Mindy Grimes-Festge to discuss mentoring young men and Miami history. Role of African American teachers in establishing Black History month discuss
White House: Florida has used only half its COVID vaccines: The Biden administration Monday said Florida had used only half the COVID vaccines given to it by the federal government, challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempt to blame the slow pace
Miami Dade had a virtual visit yesterday from the incoming Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, to a MLK breakfast with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence group, which provides mentorship, scholarships and more for our children.
First Vice President Antonio White hosts guest Ruben Roberts, immediate past President of Miami-Dade NAACP. Picking up the two Senate seats gives Democrats the opportunity to move an agenda. What is President 45 have to lose when he loses his s
Looking forward to a new year and new education policies. COVID-19 update report. On this day in history, 1980, Rappers Delight becomes first hip hop album to crack Billboard top 40.
Time for resolutions. Those who write down realistic goals tend to be more effective in achieving lasting change. As we enter a new year, educators are calling for a new approach to education, including reexamining 12-month learning. Tips for
Where are we with COVID-19 in Miami. Avoid large gathers and indoor spaces--stay vigilent. Support for Miguel A. Cardona, Joe Biden’s education secretary pick. What are some of the benefits of online learning for students?
As of yesterday, Florida has well more than a million cases of COVID-19 and Miami-Dade County has consistently suffered with approximately one-quarter of that total. More than 300,000 Americans have died and death counts continue to be high. M
State Approach One Million Positive COVID-19 CasesFlorida’s Department of Health on Monday confirmed 6,659 additional cases of COVID-19, pushing the state closer to the one million mark.Florida has a total of 999,319 confirmed cases, the third
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