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Indian American Author Rajani LaRocca Named Newbery Runners Up

Rajani LaRocca, an Indian American author of children’s books as well as a primary care physician, has been awarded the runners up Newbery Honor Medal for Children’s Literature for her book “Red, White and Whole.”The medals were announced Jan. 24 and are considered the highest recognition for children’s authors.
Mathematically Gifted and Black Honors Jamylle Carter

The Diablo Valley College mathematics professor is 2022's Black History Month honoree.
Biden’s Likeliest Supreme Court Pick

If nominated, Ketanji Brown Jackson wouldn’t necessarily change the Court’s balance. But she would make history.
Five key things to know about Maura Healey as she starts her campaign for governor

Democrats eager to retake the Massachusetts governor's office have been fantasizing about Maura Healey seeking the job for years. Today, they got their wish: the attorney general finally jumped into the 2022 race, and instantly became the strong favorite to win her party's nomination.
Sundance 2022: 10 Must-See Short Films at This Year’s Virtual Festival

Among the featured films is Shariffa Ali's "You Go Girl," which was written by Ali with fellow theatermakers Kamilah Long and Courtney Williams.
All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake

This book by Tiya Miles was the Winner, National Book Awards 2021 for Nonfiction.