Goldenrod Pastries is donating all of its profits from Friday sales to the Lincoln Asian Center in response to recent racism and violence against Asian-Americans. March 19, 2021 7:50 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The owner of popular Lincoln bakery Goldenrod Pastries is fed up with violence against Asian-Americans, which is why she has decided to donate all of Friday’s profits … [Read more...] about Local bakery donates Friday earnings to benefit Asian-Americans
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GOP lawmakers grill Ames school officials on Black Lives Matter program
A proposed bill would require a review of the constitutionality of presidential executive orders. (Photo by Perry Beeman/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Republican state lawmakers castigated Ames school officials Tuesday for presenting what they called “one-sided” and “offensive” materials as part of a districtwide celebration of Black History Month. The House Government Oversight … [Read more...] about GOP lawmakers grill Ames school officials on Black Lives Matter program
Lawmakers look at restrictions on the teaching of ‘divisive concepts’ in schools
Scavo High School art students paint a mural at the Des Moines Public Schools Transportation building. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines Public Schools) Public schools and universities in Iowa would face new restrictions related to teaching about racism, sexism and discrimination under a bill that is advancing in both the Iowa House and Senate. House Study Bill 258 is one of … [Read more...] about Lawmakers look at restrictions on the teaching of ‘divisive concepts’ in schools