Meghan Hayes, who teaches at John Hay Community Academy, teaches her class outside Chicago Public Schools Board President Miguel del Valle’s home in the Cragin neighborhood on Wednesday morning. Further down the block, Tracy Royer logged in to teach her
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Locked-out CPS employees teach outside home of Chicago Board of Education president
Meghan Hayes, who teaches at John Hay Community Academy, teaches her class outside Chicago Public Schools Board President Miguel del Valle’s home in the Cragin neighborhood on Wednesday morning. Further down the block, Tracy Royer logged in to teach her
‘Police Academy’ star Marion Ramsey dead at 73
“Police Academy” star Marion Ramsey has died at 73-years-old. The comedic actress’ management confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon – though no cause of death has been determined. However, Deadline reported that she had been sick recently. Marion was best
Is American Dietetics a White-Bread World? These Dietitians Think So
Even when Dr. Crayton was president of the academy, in 2015 and 2016, she felt out of step with its other leaders. “I have heard that behind my back they called me an angry Black woman, because I raised questions,”
Correction: Naval Academy-Historic Student story
In a story December 2, 2020, about the U.S. Naval Academy naming the school’s first Black female brigade commander, The Associated Press reported erroneously that women were first allowed into all of the service academies in 1976 ByThe Associated Press
Naval Academy midshipman reaches a milestone for Black women
A midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy has become the first Black woman selected for the academy’s top student leadership position By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press December 2, 2020, 5:09 PM • 4 min read ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Midshipman Sydney
Elliot Page Comes Out as Transgender | E! News
The "Umbrella Academy" actor, formerly known as Ellen Page, speaks out about being true to his "authentic self" in a statement. Watch! Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1214020/umbrella-academys-elliot-page-formerly-known-as-ellen-page-comes-out-as-transgender #ElliotPage #ENews #CelebrityNews Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub About E! News: The E! News team brings you the
Illinois health officials report 6,190 new cases of COVID-19, 85 new deaths
People get tested for COVID-19 at the drive-thru testing site at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy in Little Village. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times file The relatively lower caseload brings the total for the month of November to 308,331 cases. That’s more
Halsey Accuses Grammys of Taking Bribes After Being Snubbed | Daily Pop | E! News
The "Without Me" singer calls out the Recording Academy after she and The Weeknd received no 2021 Grammy nominations. Get the details! Watch "Daily Pop" weekdays at 11am|10c, only on E! Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1213391/halsey-slams-the-grammys-after-snub-and-makes-accusations-of-bribes #Halsey #ENews #DailyPop #TheWeeknd Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub
Grammys 2021 Snubs and Surprises: BTS, The Weeknd and More
The Recording Academy announced the 2021 Grammy nominations, and if you thought this year had run out of curveballs to throw, wait until you see this list.
The Weeknd lashes out at the Grammys after nomination snub
The Weeknd felt the snub coming. The 30-year-old singer lashed out at the Recording Academy Tuesday night after being snubbed in the Grammy nominations earlier in the day. “The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry
Chino Hills is first school to have three former teammates among NBA draft lottery picks
Many powerhouse high school and private academy boys’ basketball programs have seen several graduates selected in the first round of an NBA draft. When LaMelo Ball and Onyeka Okongwu were chosen third and sixth, respectively, on Wednesday night in the
Sports Helped Shape Biden. But Expect a Quieter Fan in the White House.
Archmere Academy, a private Catholic high school in Delaware, arrived as a heavy underdog to open its football season in the fall of 1960. Its opponent, St. James High School, a New Jersey powerhouse, had battered Archmere by 11 touchdowns
Black Woman, for First Time, Will Lead Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy
Students at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., have never been led by a Black woman in the school’s 175-year history, but that will change after the holiday break when Midshipman First Class Sydney Barber takes charge as brigade
Parents, teachers resist more school closures in North Lawndale
Educators, parents, and students rally in front of Lawndale Community Academy on Monday, demanding Chicago Public Schools keep the academy open. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times The proposed North Lawndale STEAM Partnership Academy would merge three schools into a newly renovated building.
Naval Academy: 1st Black woman named student brigade leader
A Black woman will lead fellow students at the U.S. Naval Academy for the first time, taking the top student leadership role of brigade commander ByThe Associated Press November 10, 2020, 1:52 AM • 1 min read Share to FacebookShare
Spurred by election enthusiasm, students push peers to vote — even if they can’t vote themselves
Ashley Santiago, 16, a Junior at Foreman College and Career Academy stands outside her school Friday where she is helping organize get-out-the-vote efforts for her eligible classmates. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times Using class presentations, social media and video games, students in
DEA recruits cite ‘monkey noises’ among claims of racism
At the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Training Academy in Virginia last year, an instructor on the firing range called out a name that was shared by two trainees, one Black and one white. When both responded, the white instructor clarified, “I
ACM Fans Fuming Over Carrie Underwood & Thomas Rhett Tie | Daily Pop | E! News
The country singers both win at the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards and fans are pissed. Plus, did Gwen Stefani shade ex-husband Gavin Rossdale? Watch "Daily Pop" weekdays at 12:30pm ET|9:30am PT! Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1188754/carrie-underwood-and-thomas-rhett-make-2020-acm-awards-history-by-tying-for-entertainer-of-the-year #CarrieUnderwood #ENews #DailyPop #ThomasRhett
Fans fume over Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett’s 2020 ACM entertainer of the year tie
The Academy of Country Music Awards left fans stunned when, for the first time in its history, the evening ended in a tie between Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett for entertainer of the year. While the award is a hallowed
Miranda Lambert Rocks Flared Jeans & Fringe Blouse For Performance At ACM Awards
Miranda Lambert looked absolutely fabulous at the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards in Nashville on Sept. 16 & she slayed her performance in this look! We always look forward to what Miranda Lambert, 36, is going to wear at
Pandemic spells opportunity for marooned Coast Guard cadets
Branyelle Carillo was facing the prospect of a summer marooned at the Coast Guard Academy in New London when she was called up for a mission: The U.S Coast Guard cutter Munro, bound for a patrol of the U.S. maritime
Students continue push toward Chicago History Museum exhibit focused on Latino history
Jair Ramirez, a recent graduate of the Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy, is pushing for a Latino exhibit at the Chicago History Museum. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times Students at Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy created an advisory committee for the exhibit,
Kirstie Alley: Oscars’ diversity rule is a ‘disgrace to artists everywhere’
Kirstie Alley slammed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for its new representation and inclusion standards for Best Picture eligibility. The 69-year-old star, who has never won an Oscar, tweeted on Tuesday her disdain for the new diversity
Oscars unveil new diversity standards for 2024 best picture nominees
The Oscars are raising the inclusion bar. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which oversees the annual Hollywood awards show, on Tuesday announced new diversity standards for best picture nominees. Beginning in 2024 with the 96th Academy Awards,
Lightfoot warns of employee layoffs to erase 2021 budget shortfall now pegged at $1.25B
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, shown Tuesday touring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Academy of Social Justice in Englewood on the first day of remote learning for Chicago Public Schools, said “painful sacrifices” are needed to balance the city’s budget. | Pat
Illinois sees fewest new coronavirus cases in three weeks, slight dip in testing positivity rate
Coronavirus tests are administered at a drive-thru site at Dr. Jorge Prieto Math and Science Academy, 2231 N. Central Ave. in May. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times More than 240,000 people have contracted COVID-19 in Illinois over the last five months,
Roman Polanski loses bid for Academy reinstatement
A California judge denied Roman Polanski’s bid to be reinstated to the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars. The controversial director sued the Academy in April 2019 after it expelled him in May 2018, alleging
John Legend and Common perform ‘Glory’ at DNC in honor of John Lewis
John Legend and Common gave a rousing performance of their Academy Award-winning song “Glory” on the 2020 Democratic National Convention stage Thursday night. The musicians delivered an impassioned rendition of their 2014 hit — which appeared in the film “Selma”
She Was a Communist Party Insider in China. Then She Denounced Xi.
During her career teaching at the Communist Party’s top academy, Cai Xia cheered on signs that China’s leaders might ease their political grip, making her an uncommonly prominent voice for democratic change near the heart of the party. Now Ms.