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ISSUE 172 VOLUME 23
Feb 9-20, 2023
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Haiti at the Tipping Point of Becoming Fully Hostage to Criminals BY SIR RONALD SANDERS
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aiti continues to occupy the concerns of nations around the world, especially its closest neighbouring states. Those in charge of the Haitian Government have called for “effective support” from international partners “in the form of the immediate deployment of a specialized armed force of sufficient strength to stop, throughout the country,
Maya Wiley: Leadership Conference Statement on the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade ....7
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Mayor Adams Op-Ed: Composting for All ....3
BY CHAD WILLIAMS THE CONVERSATION
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he opening days of Black History Month 2023 have coincided with controversy about the teaching and broader meaning of African American studies. On Feb. 1, 2023, the College Board released a revised curriculum for its
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W.E.B. Du Bois, Black History Month and the Importance of African American Studies newly developed Advanced Placement African American studies course. Critics have accused the College Board of caving to political pressure stemming from conservative backlash and the decision of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to ban the course from public high schools in Florida because of what he characterized as its radical content and inclusion of continued on page 6
New PAHO Director: Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic and Building Resilient Health Key Priorities ....2
CARICOM SG: Grenada Much to be Proud of on 49th Independence Anniversary ....3
Join the Fastest Growing Industry: Become a Paralegal ....10
Considering a Spring Home Sale? Appraise Like a Pro ....11
Think You Love Your Valentine? ....19
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Saint Lucia Celebrates 44th Anniversary of Independence ....14
Sting and Shaggy to Headline Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival ....21
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