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Supreme Court rules that colleges must stop considering the race of applicants for admission
SUMMARY: The US Supreme Court struck down the use of affirmative action in college admissions, affecting the diversity strategies of higher education institutions. The conservative-majority court overruled admissions plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina. Chief Justice John Roberts stated that universities had wrongly focused on racial identity rather than individual achievements and experiences. The decision was protested by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson. The court had twice upheld race-conscious admissions before the appointment of three justices by former President Donald Trump.
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SUMMARY: Delores Stanley celebrated her 100th birthday on April 19th in Gulfport, Mississippi, with family traveling from across the country to surprise her. Friends and residents of Summerfield Senior Living joined in the festivities, highlighting the importance of family for Delores and her relatives, who gathered from states like Kentucky and Alabama. Granddaughter Brandi Smith recalled cherished memories of Delores guiding her through motherhood, while grandson Gregory shared playful childhood memories. Delores, who lived through the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, reflected on her life and humorously noted her wish had been to reach 100, which she accomplished.
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SUMMARY: DreKo Music Productions LLC in Gulfport, MS, celebrated its 5th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting for a new executive facility. Founder Andreius Moore, known as DreKo the Prophet, emphasized the space’s role in artist consultations and evaluations. The company caters to various creative professionals, including musicians, writers, and influencers. Vice President Alisha Leeha Moore highlighted their comprehensive services for entrepreneurs in the arts. Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Laura Benoit noted the importance of such events for community visibility. Moore expressed his commitment to artist development, aiming to help creatives find their identities. The company has also partnered with Tampa’s Symphonic Distribution for artist marketing.
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SUMMARY: Easter Weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers various fun events. The Mississippi Aquarium hosts an Easter Egg hunt with special penguin eggs and a golden egg prize. The City of Waveland features a parade with floats, classic cars, and marching bands, followed by an egg hunt and petting zoo. Green Acres Creamery in Saucier offers an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Hattiesburg’s zoo hosts an Eggz-otic egg hunt, with 250 eggs hidden and a big prize for the golden egg. On Easter Day, Mosaic Church holds a service at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, open to the public.
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