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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2024 · 30 MIN

Howard University Students Create 1st HBCU Figure Staking Team | "Sistahs to the Summit" Conquer Antarctica

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A judge ruled that a Texas school did not violate the CROWN Act by suspending Darryl George for his hairstyle. Barbers Hill ISD removed the Black 18-year-old student from regular classes Aug. 31, stating he was not complying with the dress code. The Texas CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination, went into effect just one day later.From the nostalgic lanes of Iowa bowling alleys to the brisk air of New Hampshire, and the warm hospitality of Wade's Restaurant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Americans express a deep love for their country. However, beneath the surface of patriotism, the nation grapples with its foundational ideal of equality. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil explores.Former television host Wendy Williams has disclosed her diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, a revelation that comes just before the premiere of her Lifetime documentary. This news brings attention to the challenges faced by those living with these conditions, including actor Bruce Willis.Howard University shines as it prepares to be the first HBCU, or historically Black college or university, in the country to participate in an intercollegiate figure skating competition.Following their historic ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2022, an adventurous group of 14 Black American women, known as "Sistahs to the Summit," have now embarked on a remarkable expedition to Antarctica.

A judge ruled that a Texas school did not violate the CROWN Act by suspending Darryl George for his hairstyle. Barbers Hill ISD removed the Black 18-year-old student from regular classes Aug. 31, stating he was not complying with the dress code. The Texas CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination, went into effect just one day later.From the nostalgic lanes of Iowa bowling alleys to the brisk air of New Hampshire, and the warm hospitality of Wade's Restaurant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Americans express a deep love for their country. However, beneath the surface of patriotism, the nation grapples with its foundational ideal of equality. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil explores.Former television host Wendy Williams has disclosed her diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, a revelation that comes just before the premiere of her Lifetime documentary. This news brings attention to the challenges faced by those living with these conditions, including actor Bruce Willis.Howard University shines as it prepares to be the first HBCU, or historically Black college or university, in the country to participate in an intercollegiate figure skating competition.Following their historic ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2022, an adventurous group of 14 Black American women, known as "Sistahs to the Summit," have now embarked on a remarkable expedition to Antarctica.

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