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At least 19 people have died in tribal jails overseen by the federal government since 2016, according to an investigation by NPR and the Mountain West News

The National Congress of American Indians has urged the federal government to place medical personnel in its tribal jails, arguing that the current situation "exacerbates the already challenging problem of health disparities for American Indians."

ACCT Appoints New President and CEO By   Jee Hang Lee will serve as the new president and CEO of the Association of Community College Trustees, according to an announcement from the ACCT Board of Directors Tuesday. Lee, who will start the new role in November, is currently ACCT’s senior vice president and previously served as vice president for public policy and external relations. He has worked for the nonprofit for 15 years. ACCT chair David Mathis said in a press release that Lee would c...

By Seth Satterlee Jul 09, 2021 Forthcoming books this season look at the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud from a mix of historical, literary, and theological perspectives. Fall 2021 Announcements: Religion & spirituality By Seth Satterlee | Jul 09, 2021 Forthcoming books this season look at the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud from a mix of historical, literary, and theological perspectives. There are also new titles from heavy hitters like Rachel Held Evans, Kathie...

At least 19 people have died since 2016 in tribal detention centers overseen by Indian Affairs, our investigation found. Several died after correctional officers failed to provide proper medical care.

There have been at least 19 deaths in Bureau of Indian Affairs detention centers in the last five years. Many of the victims had been arrested for petty crimes and were awaiting trial when they died.

Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair By Nate Hegyi  June 10, 2021 This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. When police took Carlos Yazzie to jail on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico after his arrest on a bench warrant in January 2017, he needed immediate medical attention. His foot was swollen and his blood alcohol content was nearly six times the legal limit. But law enforcement decided that he was fine, jail records ...

Three Georgia Highlands College Coaches Named 'Coach Of The Year' By GCAA - Cartersville, GA - The "Coach of the Year" awards are voted on by the other coaches in the conference.

Adrian Dornea Skinner, 36 and Robin Ciera Pace, 29 Daniel Isaac Locke, 23 and Taylor Nicole Welch, 22 Jeffrey Wayne Moore, 34 and Savannah Nicole Price, 35 Michael Keith Lack II, 32 and Madison...

SC students 2-3 months behind in math, ELA on average due to pandemic, leaders say Each school district is now required to submit an academic recovery plan with strategies to get students back up to speed. Author: Kayland Hagwood Updated: 11:40 PM EDT May 3, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The academic success of students across the state has taken a hit as pandemic shifts make learning a challenge. David Mathis with the S.C. Department of Education says districts have b...