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LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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After Years of Litigation, First Black Mayor in Rural Alabama Town Gets to Serve
July 23, 2024
Patrick Braxton sued the town’s former white administration for conspiring to keep him out of office.
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Immigrants Find a Home in This Rural Minnesota Town
July 03, 2024
What Worthington’s history of welcoming immigrants can teach us about overcoming a polarized culture.
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We’re Better Together: Red Hook’s First Pride Parade and Event Lights up the Streets with Rainbows and Inclusivity
June 22, 2024
Some 250 people marched, and 28 businesses and community organizations signed up in advance to participate, while others showed up impromptu.
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Ithaca school officials receive racist messages after anti-affirmative action lawsuit
June 21, 2024
The superintendent and Board of Education President, who are both Black, said they received racist and threatening messages in the days after an anti-affirmative action group filed a lawsuit alleging the school district discriminated against white students.
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In Lincoln County, some young folks have decided to stay. They want better jobs, roads and cell service
June 18, 2024
Mountain State Spotlight spoke to young people in Lincoln County, where many of their peers have moved away to find better opportunities. Those who have come home say they want better roads and jobs that aren’t an hour’s drive away.
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Cherokee Nation recognizes first official Pride Month
June 13, 2024
The Cherokee Nation took another step toward 2SLGBTQ+ equity this week, as Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. declared the month of June as Pride Month.
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Rural Schools Look for Ways to Bring More Multilingual Education into the Curriculum
May 22, 2024
In order to provide the most educational opportunities, rural schools are implementing a variety of strategies to accommodate the needs of bilingual students. But teachers shortages and funding are among the biggest challenges.
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Dollar Stores Force Local Grocery Stores to Close. This Woman Opened One Anyway.
May 20, 2024
Such community stores can provide relief for people living in food deserts, but operating them can be challenging.
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The Maternal Mortality Rate Dipped For Black Women. The Reason Is Complicated.
May 02, 2024
After a sharp rise in the number of women dying in childbirth, new CDC data shows a return to pre-coronavirus levels.
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Rural Oklahoma schools work to help English Language Learners attain higher education
April 15, 2024
Hundreds of Oklahoma high school seniors will graduate next month. On top of the end-of-year jitters and finals, prospective college students are completing FAFSA paperwork – but not always in English. Some students and their families need bilingual resources to take their next steps after graduation.
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Amid Black Lives Matter flag debate, Milton school board votes to only fly U.S. and Vermont flags
April 12, 2024
Leading up to the vote, residents had been protesting and sending letters in support of keeping the Black Live Matter flag up.
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Millions May Lose Internet Benefits if Lawmakers Don’t Act
April 03, 2024
The Affordable Connectivity Program provided up to $30 discounts on internet service for low-income households.
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Rural Population Grows for Second Consecutive Year
April 02, 2024
The Census’ most recent population estimates covering 2023 shows that rural counties gained population, primarily in counties that are close to metropolitan areas.
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Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame welcomes first female inductee
April 02, 2024
Terry Stuart Forst says the award is humbling and an honor. For her, it’s recognition of hard work and passion.
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How plans for a West Texas drag show turned into a war over the First Amendment
March 22, 2024
In the Panhandle, a largely rural region that remains staunchly conservative, LGBTQ+ Texans say political and legal battles overlook their humanity.
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