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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Tuesday, February 9, 2021:
The 2021 legislative session officially adjourned on Monday, but work is far from over for the General Assembly. A special session, called by Gov. Ralph Northam, begins on Wednesday to finish up this year’s work. Going forward, the House and Senate will only consider bills from the other body, having finalized their own proposals. Some bills are likely to move quickly, as the House and Senate have already passed similar legislation. Others will take longer, as conferences of senators and delegates meet to iron out differences between their proposals. Northam indicated the special session will last two weeks, but no official end date has yet been announced.
by afampov · February 8, 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College’s Diversity Speaker & Performance Series announces a virtual talk by author and scholar Eddie S. Glaude Jr., one of the nation’s most prominent scholars.
Glaude’s presentation is part of STCC’s celebration of Black History Month in February.
STCC students and the general public are invited to attend the virtual Zoom event scheduled for Feb. 17 at 12:15 p.m. Visit stcc.edu/diversity to find a link to the Diversity Series, which allows you to register.
During Black History Month, the Office Multicultural Affairs would like to recognize and celebrate the important history and legacy of African Americans. The national theme for this month is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.” The black family has been a topic of study in many disciplines history, literature, the visual arts and film studies, sociology, anthropology and s
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Jail for serial fraudster migration agent
A 38-year-old Perth woman has been jailed for six-and-a-half years after being convicted of multiple charges relating to extensive migration fraud from which she obtained more than $300,000 from her unsuspecting clients.
A joint investigation by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), with support from the Australian Federal Police (AFP), revealed the Chinese national masqueraded as a registered migration agent, charging numerous clients for services she did not deliver.
Many of those clients were vulnerable persons, due to their limited English language skills and understanding of Australian migration law.
Black History Month 2021 events planned for the Grand Rapids area
Updated Feb 06, 2021;
Posted Feb 06, 2021
February is Black History Month. Pictured is a display of items collected by George Bayard, who opened the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives in 2016, on Monroe Center NW in Grand Rapids. (Allison Farrand | MLive.com)Allison Farrand | MLive.com
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Multiple Grand Rapids organizations are hosting events celebrating Black History Month, including featured speakers, community discussions, plays and exhibits throughout February.
Most of the events will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are also some socially distanced in-person programming and self-guided tours available. There are more options than ever to learn about Black culture, history and experiences.