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##  [ We Need More, Not Less Education on Black History and Structural Racism ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26443:we-need-more-not-less-education-on-black-history-and-structural-racism&catid=9)

BLACK HISTORY - On the first day of Black History month, the College Board stripped down AP African American History, removing references to elements of Black history that some called “politicizing” or “woke indoctrination.” This is a part…

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- [Nostalgia for the Cuban Missile Crisis](https://mail.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26425:nostalgia-for-the-cuban-missile-crisis&catid=9)
- [Why So Many Jewish Organizations Support Ethnic Studies](https://mail.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26395:why-so-many-jewish-organizations-support-ethnic-studies&catid=9)

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## [A Guide to Texas Pro Sports Teams](https://mail.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26433:a-guide-to-texas-pro-sports-teams&catid=9)

TEXAS SPORTS - American culture can be found all across the world. Hollywood films and even the fast food can be found from London to Bucharest. US Sports are also incredibly popular, with some of the big teams and players known by fans fa…

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