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⚠️ More than two-thirds of Massachusetts is now in a severe drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. The severe drought area nearly quintupled since Oct. 29, jumping from 13.6% to 67.7% of MA as of Nov. 12. Water conservation tips: camb.ma/3zBQ1Yy

#OnThisDay in 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first African American to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South at William Frantz School in New Orleans, Louisiana. For the entire school year, only 1 teacher taught Bridges in a classroom by herself. #ANationsStory

The Valais Blacknose, sheep from the Valais region of Switzerland.

We know DEI programs and a strong Department of Education are key to ensuring equal opportunity for ALL students, dismantling systemic barriers, and expanding access to quality education for Black and marginalized communities. We must defend diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure every child succeeds. The fight for justice starts in the classroom, and we won’t allow rhetoric to roll back progress.

On this day in 1957, a Texas police chief threatened to jail local NAACP leaders for refusing to disclose confidential information about their members. calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…

This Thursday-Saturday, APS Members will gather for their twice-annual Meeting. Proceedings will be livestreamed on the APS YouTube page. Follow along for talks from Dava Sobel on Marie Curie, Judge David Tatel's memoir, and a panel on the 2024 election: youtube.com/watch?v=rCy7-s…

BREAKING: The House just rejected a bill that could have given the Trump administration the power to crush dissent and go after political enemies. This is a victory for all our right to speak truth to power.

Roughly 800 US billionaires control a record $5.7 trillion in wealth. The bottom 50% of Americans control $3.7 trillion in wealth. When 800 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

BREAKING: A federal court blocked a Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, ruling the law is unconstitutional. This is a victory for religious freedom.

‘Sometimes you encounter a book and cannot work out how this miraculous event has happened’ We're delighted to announce that the winner of the #BookerPrize2024 is Orbital by Samantha Harvey. 🌌✨ Discover the book: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-lib…

🎥 Join us tomorrow, Nov. 13, 6–8 p.m. at @cambridgepl for N Ap Boule, an award-winning short film on a pregnant Haitian couple’s experience during “peyilòk,” or operation lockdown. The screening will be followed by a panel on maternal health. camb.ma/4hNSZP8

We have a plan. Yeah, we’ve fought long and hard and there's a bigger fight ahead, but we know how to turn our anger into action. We are fighting for a future where everyone controls their own lives and bodies and we will never back down.

Today, we honor & thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice. We are grateful for the courage and commitment shown by all who have worn the uniform to protect our freedoms. Let’s come together in appreciation for their contributions to our country. #VeteransDay #ThankYou

This fall, Fresh Pond Golf Course introduced PGA HOPE Cambridge, which invites veterans with disabilities to learn about golf, practice skills & make connections. Learn more - bit.ly/4ftjB64

OTD in 1997, Pedro Martinez won his first Cy Young Award. He had: 🔵 305 Strikeouts 🔵 1.90 ERA 🔵 13 Complete Games

In addition to executing Mr. Turner, in response to this revolt, white mobs killed hundreds of Black people and states passed restrictive new laws. Slave states committed to a new era of harsher conditions, dehumanizing control, and brutal punishment of enslaved people.

On this day in 1831, an enslaved Black man named Nat Turner was hanged in Jerusalem, Virginia, after being convicted of leading a revolt against slavery. calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…

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This #VeteransDay, EJI acknowledges the plight of many Black veterans who, instead of being treated as honored members of society upon their return from service, were often attacked, lynched, mistreated and abused. eji.org/news/rememberi…