White House memo calls for ban on funding federal training using “critical...
WASHINGTON, DC (CBS) — President Donald Trump is ordering federal agencies to stop funding training on topics including “critical race theory” and “white privilege” with taxpayer dollars, according to...
View ArticleWhat is Critical Race Theory? Local expert explains
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Critical Race Theory is a popular topic of conversation that many may misunderstand. Donyell Roseboro, a UNCW professor in the Watson College of Education and Interim Chief...
View ArticleHundreds gather at school board meeting over critical race theory,...
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Hundreds gathered outside the New Hanover County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday to address several controversial issues not listed on the agenda. Two opposing...
View ArticleLocal historian talks about significance of Juneteenth then, and now
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A local historian wants people in the Cape Fear to know the meaning behind the Juneteenth event that has just been designated a federal holiday. Lettie Shumate spoke with Good...
View ArticleNCGOP would ban K-12 promotion of views about race
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans are moving forward with a bill that defines what teachers can and can’t say about race and racism in classrooms. State Senate leader Phil Berger says...
View ArticleNew Hanover Board of Education reconvenes remotely after chaotic scene
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Board of Education resumed and completed its July meeting virtually Tuesday night after last week’s meeting had to be cut short due to an unruly...
View ArticleNC Lt. Gov. Robinson releases report saying some teachers abuse position to...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) released a report Tuesday claiming that some teachers “are abusing” their positions in an effort to indoctrinate kids, as Republican legislators seek...
View ArticleBill to curb racial teaching goes to North Carolina governor
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — North Carolina House Republicans have given final legislative approval to a bill to limit how teachers can discuss certain racial concepts inside the classroom. The proposal would...
View ArticleGov. Cooper vetoes riot, critical race theory bills
RALEIGH, NC (WNCN/WWAY) – Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed two bills — one geared toward stiffening punishments for people who riot and another restricting critical race theory being taught in public...
View ArticleNorth Carolina board passes strict rules for teaching race
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — A North Carolina school board has passed a policy preventing critical race theory in its classrooms after county commissioners threatened to withhold nearly $8 million in funding....
View ArticleVideo surfaces of NC Lt. Gov Mark Robinson making homophobic comments
NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) — Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson. It’s focused on what he said during an event in June. The video emerged this week. “There’s no reason...
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