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Author Archives: Imani Stephens

Imani Stephens is a journalist from Compton, California, who gives a voice to the voiceless. She is a graduate of The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.

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Posted inEducation

Texas colleges already notice changes 1 month after governor bans DEI offices

by Imani Stephens July 31st, 2023July 31st, 2023

“I think that they want to eliminate critical thought.” Texas’ ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion for state-funded colleges goes into effect January 2024

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Posted inRace

The Biden administration allocates funding to address the Jackson water crisis

by Imani Stephens June 26th, 2023June 28th, 2023
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Posted inEducation

LA school workers approve historic agreement

by Imani Stephens April 11th, 2023April 11th, 2023
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Immigration advocates urge Biden to reverse proposed near-total asylum ban

by Imani Stephens February 28th, 2023February 28th, 2023
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The rise of hate in Los Angeles: Annual county report shows a continued increase of anti-Black hate crimes

by Imani Stephens February 20th, 2023February 20th, 2023
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Jacksonians have been concerned for decades over access to clean water

by Imani Stephens September 13th, 2022September 13th, 2022

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