Since then, U.S. presidents have proclaimed February as National African-American History Month. … This marks the first time that the black population voted at a higher rate than the white population since the Census Bureau started publishing statistics on voting by the eligible citizen population in 1996
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The International and American Associations for Dental Research JDR Clinical & Translational Research is dedicated to publishing original research at the interface between discovery science and clinical application, with the translation of research into healthcare delivery systems at the individual
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The week began with the world of children's and young adult literature celebrating its most prestigious awards, the industry's version of the Oscars. It ended with surprise and confusion as trade groups, literary agents and a publisher broke with several best-selling authors over allegations of
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They found an outlet in creative writing or purpose while volunteering with church. “A knife is stabbed in my heart,” Lori Alhadeff, whose 14-year-old daughter, Alyssa, was killed, wrote on Facebook. Alyssa was an athlete, a member of the South Florida United Youth Soccer Association and the Parkland
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The minor will consist of six courses: one introductory course, one senior capstone course, and then four courses in between for which students will be able to choose from a wide range of options. The introductory course will expose students not only to the craft skills of writing, but also to the larger topics
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There types of ads do not meet new standards set by the Coalition for Better Ads, a group of internet companies, online advertisers and publishers — for example, news websites — looking for a way to make online advertising more palatable to users. (The Washington Post is a member of the Interactive
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But I also have thought about how numerous women nowhere come forward as part of a vital movement to lead a discussion about sexual harassment and discrimination in the publishing industry. And I have talked with friends deeply immersed in the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement. “I believe all
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GREENSBORO — Guilford County commissioners are moving ahead with plans to publish public notices on the county's website instead of paying to publish them in local newspapers. On Thursday, commissioners voted 5-3 to start publishing the notices, with Republicans Alan Branson, Justin Conrad,
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Workman Publishing is seeking a Senior Editor to join our team! In this role, you will help shape a nonfiction children's list that is playful, innovative, and meets the highest standards of bookmaking. Who we're looking for: You love children's books. You are curious and creative, and see book possibilities
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Melbourne literary programmers will have the opportunity to visit Edinburgh in August this year, as part of a new exchange program between the Melbourne and Edinburgh Cities of Literature. The Edinburgh Exchange will be offered to literary programmers in both cities, with the Edinburgh City of
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