WTAE PITTSBURGH announced that Randi Pink’s “Angel of Greenwood “ He reaches highschool students of pine, despite the fact that he’s rejected from the ninth class program.

The students were disenchanted when the school board denied the inclusion of the book, which prompted them to respect. The twelfth Nedda Immen contacted Pink to ask for a copy of a historical novel.

Pink replied Sending 100 free copies.

“I got to Randi and thought that it would be great to get these books and distribute them because we want to make a statement without a lack of respect. This is one of our biggest goals and I think this is an almost perfect example, “said Immen.

Junior Elise Duckworth expressed confusion towards the decision of the school council. “Angel of Greenwood” It is ready in 1921 during the Tulsa Race massacre, a key moment in America’s history, when the blooming black community was rapidly destroyed by racism and hatred.

“I have a problem with understanding reasoning that do not allow this book. I am currently reading it and I think it’s a great book. He talks about something that many students don’t know about. Many people know nothing about the massacre in the Tulsa race, “said Duckworth.

While the opinions on the rejection of the book are different, the President of the Board of the School Philip Morrissette emphasized that its historical importance will not be questioned. Instead, the Management Board found that it didn’t meet the rigorous educational required for the ninth class program.

“”Greenwood angel ‘ It is a great book for students with good historical significance, “said Morrissette.

In a statement for Pittsburgh’s Action News 4, Morrissette explained that the book was not previously in the curriculum and will not be prohibited.

“”Greenwood angel ‘ It was not previously a part of Ela of the ninth grade (English art). It was suggested text to add during the removal of the existing basic text of the ninth class, “The story of two cities“He said.

Despite the Duckworth and Immen, they talked publicly and arranged events on the occasion of the celebration Greenwood angel. Thanks to the support of the community, they raised funds for 2 book conversations with pink.

Pink pushed the view that her book has no academic value, saying that she intentionally wrote each page for teenagers. However, he sees hope for the way forward for integration literature through the activities of Sosny-Richland students.

“When they are responsible,” said Pink, “We’ll be fine.”

Robert G. Clark, the first representative of Black House Mississippi elected after the movement for civil rights, died on March 4 on the age of 96, reports Associated Press.

His son, Rep. Bryant Clark said he died calmly for natural reasons.

Chosen in 1967, Clark met with intensive racism and social confusion when he took the place on the Mississippi legislator. The former pedagogue obtained a master’s degree in education. After attending College in Michigan, he returned home, assessed the needs of Mississippi residents and decided to take motion.

During his profession, Clark was appointed Pro tempore speaker from Mississippi House in 1992 and sat down on the house education committee.

In an interview with Mississippi public Broadcasting Clark, he thought of his mission to enhance the life of all Mississippi, regardless of political ideology.

“Instead of going to a legislator acting against someone, go to the legislator working for Mississippi,” he said. “I spent 36 years in legislation, and my main interest was to look for Mississippi. Regardless of the weakness of Mississippi, I looked at it and tried to strengthen it. I did not look at whether they were independent, democratic or Republican – I just looked at the need. “

Clark first ran to the office as independent, unrelated to any political party. He He remembered his release and ignored by other legislators.

“They wouldn’t sit with me,” he said.

On the day of his death, the legislators honored Clark for a moment of silence in the identical rooms in which he once bore insulation as a black man in the federal government. The presence of Clark in the legislator of Mississippi was historical as a direct descendant of enslaved people.

“He was definitely a pioneering and an icon,” said House speaker (*96*) White. “He was always very good for me when I was elected to office.”

Former colleague and current mayor of Vicksburg George Flaggs he spoke high Clark’s legacy.

“My prayers go to Robert Clark and his family,” said Flaggs. “Dear Robert Clark broke so many barriers. I will always remember him as a gentleman who has persevered. I learned so much from him. He was a man giant. “

A student in Louisiana died after participating in the unrestricted ritual of non-campus.

On Thursday, February 27, around 3:15 local time, Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old student of mechanical engineering at the Southern University obliging omega psi phi fraternity, Inc., was considered dead in the Rouge General Hospital Baton, he announced that the station related to CBS is related to CBS Waffle.

According to the police, Baton Rouge, Wilson participated in a ritual with other Omega PSI PHI members in North Sherwood Forest Community Park, a station related to FOX Wvue Reported. According to police, Wilson stood in a queue with others as part of the initiation ritual when he fell. The Junior College was then dropped at the hospital by friends.

According to WAFB, an autopsy is carried out to find out the cause of the student’s death.

In the meantime, WVUE announced that student organizations at the South University temporarily detained membership activities for the purpose of ongoing investigation.

Southern University and Chancellor A & M College John K. Pierre confirmed and spoke until death in a post about the school Facebook pageWriting: “With deep sadness I share the destructive news about the death of one of our students, Caleb Wilson.”

“Caleb, a junior from Nowy Orleans specializing in mechanical engineering, was also a devoted member of the marching team” Human Jukebox “. This tragic loss leaves the void in our Jaguar family, and our thoughts and prayers are with Caleb’s family, friends, classmates and family members on this extremely difficult time – Pierre continued.

“It is believed that the incident outside the campus contributed to the death of Caleb. Southern University fully cooperates with the Baton Rouge Police Department, which is investigating. At the moment, no further details can be found – said the Chancellor, adding that advisory services might be available.

“In such moments it is important that we gather as a community to support each other and respect the memory of Caleb Wilson. He will miss deeply, but never forgotten, “said Post.

Southern University Marching Band also paid tribute to his deceased member of the team (*20*)Facebook In a post containing photos from his term, they seem with them.

“With heavy hearts we share the destructive loss of one of our, Caleb Wilson, a beloved member of Human Jukebox of the South University and an amazing part of our family Jaguar,” began post in the team.

“A talented trumpet player, a faithful student and a vibrant soul, Caleb was a specialization in mechanical engineering, which poured his passion each to check and time with a human playing wardrobe. His energy, spirit and influence on the people around him won’t ever be forgotten – added the post.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Caleb, friends and everyone who knew and loved him. Caleb, we appreciate your service of the Department of Teams of the South University, “he continued the post before the end:” We love you. We will miss you. And you will take a place in our hearts forever as eternal works. Rest in virtue. “

Founded at Howard University in 1911, Omega PSI Phi Fraternity, Inc, is an excellent black brotherhood, whose members are Jessie Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Harvey and plenty of others.

This story is developing.