Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Foster Middle School students demonstrated the power of preparation, collaboration, and global awareness at the recent Region VII Model United Nations competition held at Stephen F. Austin State University. Representing five countries and competing against schools from across the region, Foster brought 29 delegates to the conference. Better yet, they returned home with an impressive 14 awards, the highest […]
The holiday season is a special time of year. Regardless of which holiday people celebrate in December, billions of people across the globe embrace opportunities to be a little more festive and spend more time with family and friends in the final month of the year. Tradition contributes to the special feeling felt in many […]
If the U.S. can do its part to help these athletes return home safely, that would beat any medal. Cameroon born Cindy Ngamba won the first ever medal for the Refugee Olympic Team in Paris. Image source: Sky Sports. By Phyllis Bennis Of all the memorable moments from this year’s Olympics, there’s one in particular […]
By Stacy M. Brown In a joint statement released on Saturday, October 7, NNPA Chair Bobby Henry and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. unequivocally condemned the devastating acts of violence perpetrated against the Jewish people and the nation of Israel by Hamas. The militant group’s firing of a deadly barrage of […]
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday visited the historic Texas Embassy in Paris and met with business executives and foreign officials to strengthen the economic partnership with France. Joined by Texas Economic Development and Tourism Executive Director Adriana Cruz and Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Vice Chairman […]
Johnston McQueen is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Authorized Primary Years Programme and a distinguished elementary school. The school is part of East Texas Advanced Academy in Longview Independent School District where students receive an exceptional education enhancing their opportunities for an International Baccalaureate program in middle, high school and beyond. by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Furthermore, Johnston […]
